Have you ever been stuck at an airport for hours, wondering if you’ll ever reach your destination? Under European law (Regulation EC 261/2004), air passengers have strong rights that many are unaware of.
When are you entitled to compensation?
- Delays: If your flight arrives at your final destination more than 3 hours late.
- Cancellations: If you were informed of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
- Denied Boarding: If you were bumped off a flight due to overbooking.
How much can you get? The amount depends on the flight distance:
- €250 for flights up to 1,500 km.
- €400 for flights between 1,500 km and 3,500 km.
- €600 for flights over 3,500 km.
What should you do immediately? Always keep your boarding pass and ask the airline staff for the specific reason for the delay. Take photos of the departure board as evidence. At FlyNRun, we recommend checking your rights as soon as you land!