Compensation for a cancelled flight

EU air passenger rights guarantee compensation when a flight is cancelled or significantly delayed.

You will need

• Flight tickets and booking number
• Receipts for expenses

Steps

1. Find out your rights

   The EU regulation applies to flights departing from the EU and to flights into the EU operated by EU airlines.

2. Ask for re-routing or a refund

3. Ask for assistance

4. Find out about standard compensation

5. Keep the receipts

6. Claim compensation from the airline

7. Complain if needed

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