No. 1 in Europe: enforced over 500 million euros in compensation
No financial risk: we only charge our commission if successful
Transparent communication: we always keep you up-to date
No. 1 in Europe: enforced over 500 million euros in compensation
No financial risk: we only charge our commission if successful
Transparent communication: we always keep you up-to date
We enforce your right to claim compensation and reimbursment in case of flight delay or cancellation!
It’s this simple:
Get your compensation in 3 steps
1. Check your claim
Check your compensation claim free of charge. Whether it’s a delay, cancellation, denied boarding, rebooking or missed connection, we’ve got you covered.
2. Enforce your claim
We put pressure on the airline. If necessary, we go all the way to court. Stress free, risk free.
3. Receive your money
If successful, we transfer your money to you immediately. If the airline refunds your ticket within 7 days, our service is free of charge. After that, you only pay if we are successful (commission 14-28% plus VAT). For compensation claims, the commission is usually 20-30 % (plus VAT).
If your flight is delayed by 3 hours or more, you may be entitled to compensation under EU law.
Flight cancellation
If your flight is cancelled at short notice, you may be entitled to compensation under EU law. If you do not receive a replacement flight, you can also claim a ticket refund.
Missed connecting flight
You are entitled to compensation if you miss a connecting flight through no fault of your own and arrive at your final destination with a delay of 3 hours or more.
Flight rebooking
If your flight is rebooked, you can claim a full ticket refund. If your flight is rebooked for another day at short notice (14 days or less before departure), you may be entitled to compensation.
Flight delay
If your flight is delayed by 3 hours or more, you may be entitled to compensation under EU law.
Flight cancellation
If your flight is cancelled at short notice, you may be entitled to compensation under EU law. If you do not receive a replacement flight, you can also claim a ticket refund.
Missed connecting flight
You are entitled to compensation if you miss a connecting flight through no fault of your own and arrive at your final destination with a delay of 3 hours or more.
Flight rebooking
If your flight is rebooked, you can claim a full ticket refund. If your flight is rebooked for another day at short notice (14 days or less before departure), you may be entitled to compensation.
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After trying unsuccessfully to get a reimbursement from Eurowings for my cancelled flight, I turned to Flightright and received the money in just a couple of weeks!
Laura
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Great and perfect service, kept well informed about the progress, Flighright could even enforce our rights against an American airline (Delta Airlines), totally recommend!!!
Dagmar Knispel
Got my money back
Straightforward handling and successful in the end! After two years, the airline finally paid for the flight that was cancelled due to the pandemic – the third party we booked through told us again and again that no refund was possible.
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Easy handling, super fast processing and prompt updates throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again though I hope I don’t need to anytime soon 🙂
Sabine Nov 2022
Smooth solution
After trying unsuccessfully to get a reimbursement from Eurowings for my cancelled flight, I turned to Flightright and received the money in just a couple of weeks!
Laura Nov. 2022
Great service
Great and perfect service, kept well-informed about the progress, Flighright could even enforce our rights against an American airline (Delta Airlines), totally recommend!!!
Dagmar Knispel Nov. 2022
Got my money back
Straightforward handling and successful in the end! After two years, the airline finally paid for the flight that was cancelled due to the pandemic – the third party we booked through told us again and again that no refund was possible.
Diane Nov. 2022
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Fast and effective
Many airlines do not respond to requests. We do not give up until we enforce your claim.
No bureaucracy
There are many complex documents to fill out – we know what it takes.
High success rate & no risk
Our years of expertise help you avoid mistakes and increase your chances of success.
You save time and energy
After taking a few details from you, we take care of everything – completely stress-free.
Fast and effective
Many airlines do not respond to requests. We do not give up until we enforce your claim.
No bureaucracy
There are many complex documents to fill out – we know what it takes.
High success rate & no risk
Our years of expertise help you avoid mistakes and increase your chances of success.
You save time and energy
After taking a few details from you, we take care of everything – completely stress-free.
People who want to take off on their long-awaited vacation or return home after their trip usually rely on the flight taking off as planned. Unfortunately, it happens all the time that flights are delayed, cancelled or a connecting flight is missed. The good news for affected passengers: in such cases, passengers have extensive rights under EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation 261/2004 and may be entitled to a ticket refund or compensation. This is at least a small compensation for the inconvenience caused. The EU Passenger Rights Regulation applies to flights departing from or arriving in the EU. In the latter case, the airline must also be based in the EU.
What is the difference between compensation and ticket reimbursement?
Flight cancellations, delays, overbookings and missed connections regularly cause inconvenience to passengers. If the airline itself caused the problem, you as a passenger may be entitled to compensation should the disrupted flight fall under the EU Passenger Rights Regulation. Compensation under EU law is, so to speak, compensation for the lost time and inconvenience that passengers suffer.
A ticket refund is a reimbursement of the ticket price. If a flight is cancelled without replacement or if flight times are severely delayed, the airline must refund your money. In some cases, you may be entitled to both a ticket refund and compensation following a flight cancellation.
What am I entitled to in the event of a flight cancellation?
When a flight is cancelled, you can claim compensation for the cancellation under EU air passenger law if the airline informs you of the cancellation less than 14 days before the scheduled departure and the airline itself caused the cancellation. If the flight is cancelled through no fault of the airline, you are entitled to a replacement flight or rebooking, or you can claim back the ticket costs including any additional costs for seat reservations or baggage. You do not have to accept vouchers. If a cancellation occurs at very short notice through the fault of the airline and you are not offered a replacement flight, you can claim both compensation and a ticket refund.
In order to claim compensation for a flight cancellation, the airline itself must have been responsible for the cancellation. You must also have checked in on time. Additionally, the flight must have either departed from or landed in the EU. In the latter case, the airline must be based in the EU. The cancellation must have occured within the last 6 years. If these requirements are met, you can claim compensation for the flight cancellation.
What am I entitled to in the event of a flight delay?
If your flight arrives at your destination more than 3 hours late, you may be entitled to compensation under EU law provided that the airline itself is responsible for the delay. Should the delay result in lengthy waiting times at the airport, the airline must provide you with free drinks and snacks. The entitlement to these care services is also provided for by the EU regulation. Very important: in order to be able to claim compensation in the event of a flight delay, only the delay upon arrival – not the delay at departure – is relevant.
What am I entitled to if my flight is overbooked?
To ensure that flights are as full as possible, it regularly happens that airlines overbook flights. If the airline informs you that your flight is overbooked and you cannot travel as planned, you can request a timely replacement flight or compensation or a ticket refund from the airline. If, in addition, you have to wait a long time at the airport, you are also entitled to care.
How much compensation am I entitled to for my problem flight?
The amount of compensation you are entitled to depends on the length of the flight. The price you paid for the ticket does not play a role in how much compensation you are entitled to. For short-haul flights (less than 1,500 kilometers), you are entitled to compensation of €250 per person under the EU Passenger Rights Regulation. For medium-haul flights (up to 3,500 kilometers), e.g. from Berlin to Mallorca, you are entitled to €400. For long-haul flights (over 3,500 kilometers), the potential compensation amount is €600.
What rights do I have in the event of flight problems due to Covid-19?
If your flight cannot be operated due to a direct connection with Covid-19, e.g. a cancellation due to official restrictions, the airline must reimburse your ticket costs within 7 days. You do not have to accept a voucher. If, however, you have taken a substitute flight or agreed to a rebooking for a later date, you cannot additionally claim back the ticket price.
Since the airline is not to blame for the flight cancellation, compensation is not due. Nevertheless, flights are also cancelled where Covid-19 is used as an excuse not to pay compensation. In fact, if a flight is booked well below capacity, it happens time and again that airlines cancel connections for economic reasons. In these cases, you may also be entitled to compensation for a flight that was allegedly cancelled due to Covid-19.
Do passenger rights apply in the event of a strike?
When air traffic control, airport staff or airline employees go on strike, there are regular delays in flight operations. In principle, you have comprehensive rights as a passenger even during a strike. For example, you are entitled to replacement transport at the next possible opportuntity. If there are long waiting times at the airport, you are entitled to care in the form of snacks and refreshments and even hotel accommodation from the airline.
If your departure is delayed by more than 5 hours, you have the right to withdraw from the flight. The airline must then refund you the ticket price. If the airline staff go on strike, you may be entitled to compensation in the event of a flight cancellation or long delay.
What are extraordinary circumstances?
In principle, airlines do not have to pay compensation if the cause of the flight problem is beyond their control. In this context, we speak of a cancellation or delay being caused by extraordinary circumstances. Such extraordinary circumstances include, among other reasons, air traffic control or airport staff strikes, severe weather, airport and airspace closures, border closures or natural disasters.
If, for example, a flight is delayed or cancelled due to a storm, you as a passenger are not entitled to compensation but the airline has certain obligations to you under the EU Passenger Rights Regulation.
How long do passengers have to assert a claim?
In Germany, you can assert your claim against the airline up to 3 years after your problem flight. Incidentally, the deadline here is calculated at the end of the year. This means if you experienced a flight delay, cancellation or other flight irregularity in 2021, you can claim compensation or ticket reimbursement until the end of 2024. Other countries have different rules: in France, you have 5 years to file your claim, in the UK it’s 6.
Can I also claim for a package tour?
Claims under the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation also apply to package tours. Therefore, if your flight is cancelled or delayed, you are also entitled to compensation or ticket reimbursement as a package holidaymaker. If your trip cannot take place and is cancelled entirely by the travel agency, e.g. due to Covid-19, you have the right to a refund of the travel costs.
How do I enforce my rights in case of a flight problem?
To enforce your claims, it is advisable to seek professional assistance. Passengers who assert claims on their own are often sidelined or even completely ignored by the airlines. Trust in experienced air passenger rights experts like Flightright. They will help you to successfully enforce your rights. You don’t have to do much: simply provide Flightright with your flight data online. If you have a claim, you can instruct Flightright to enforce your rights. The experts will then take over the case and ensure that you receive your money from the airline.
