TravelStacks vs Compensair: Comparing Flight Compensation Services

Bottom line: TravelStacks is better for US domestic claims ($19 flat fee). Compensair focuses on EU261 claims with no US coverage. For EU261 work both charge similar percentages, but TravelStacks can handle the US leg of a trip too.

For US claims, the pricing difference is significant:

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  TravelStacks US DOT claims: $19 flat fee

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  TravelStacks EU/UK261 claims: 25% of recovered compensation

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  Compensair EU261 claims: 25% of compensation plus VAT

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  Compensair US claims: Not offered

For a $400 US refund claim, TravelStacks costs $19. Compensair does not cover US claims at all, meaning you would need to file with the DOT yourself or find another service. The flat fee advantage is most pronounced for larger refund amounts. See how a flat fee compares to a percentage for detailed math.

TravelStacks covers:

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  US DOT refund and reimbursement claims for canceled and significantly delayed domestic and international flights

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  EU261 claims on flights departing EU airports or operated by EU carriers

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  UK261 claims on qualifying UK flights

Compensair is an EU261-focused service. It handles European compensation claims but does not offer a US DOT product. If your disrupted flight was a US domestic route or a non-EU international flight, Compensair cannot help.

For a full explanation of which regulation covers your flight, see the EU261 rights guide and the US passenger rights guide.

Compensair operates on a no-win, no-fee basis for EU261 claims. You enter your flight details, Compensair checks eligibility, and pursues the airline if you have a valid claim. Payment is deducted from recovered compensation.

The service is well-regarded for EU261 claims and handles escalation to national enforcement bodies if airlines initially refuse. However, the absence of US coverage is a significant gap for American travelers.

Choose TravelStacks if:

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  Your disrupted flight was a US domestic or US-originating route

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  You want a flat fee rather than a percentage of your refund

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  Your trip involved both US and EU flights and you want one service to handle everything

Consider Compensair if you have a purely EU-based claim and are comfortable with a European service. Both charge similar percentages for EU261 work.

For a broader comparison of services, see best flight compensation services for US passengers. Ready to start? File your claim with TravelStacks for $19.