Claim easyJet EU261 Compensation for Disrupted Flights

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Last Updated: April 23, 2024

Luckily, there are protections in place to help people in this situation. Specifically, an EU regulation known as EU261 exists to help travellers receive easyJet compensation of up to €600 per person if their flight is disrupted in some way. Keep reading to find out how this all works.

What Is EU 261 Regulation and How it Applies to easyJet?

EU261 is a part of EU law that can allow travellers to receive flight delay compensation or cancelled flight compensation if their flights don't take-off on time or at all. It’s one of the most important European rules for travellers, and it could help you if your easyJet flight had a problem. 

Also known under other names, like EC261 and EU 261 2004, EU 261 is a really important part of EU legislation. It’s designed to help and protect passengers. And thanks to this rule, you’ll be able to get some financial compensation if your travel plans are ruined or harmed by a delay or other issue.

Types of Compensations Covered by EC 261

EC 261 can protect you in a wide range of situations, from delays that last just a few hours to total cancellations of your flights. The list below shows when you can make easyJet EU261 claim:

• Flight delay - If your flight is delayed for 3+ hours, EU 261 applies and allows you to demand compensation.
• Canceled flight - Passengers can also request indemnification in the case that their flight was cancelled. You might also be able to get a full flight refund if this happens, too.
• Overbooking - Overbooking happens when the airline sells too many seats for a flight and then has to refuse entry to certain passengers.
• Missed connection flight - It’s also possible to get EU261 reimbursement if you end up missing a connection flight during your journey.

 Disrupted flight? You might have a right to compensation - up to €600.Check Your Flight

What Should You Do in Case of easyJet Flight Disruptions

• The first step we recommend is to find an information desk and talk with the staff. They’ll be able to let you know a little more about what’s going on.
• Next, you'll need to start gathering evidence and proof that you can use to support your case when you make a claim later on.
• If you’re feeling hungry or thirsty while waiting, you can also request some food items and bottled water. This is part of your passenger rights, as outlined in EC261.
• Last but not least, we recommend using our Compensation Calculator to figure out how much easyJet indemnification you could claim for European air traffic disruptions.

easyJet EU 261 Reimbursement - How Much Can You Demand?

One of the big questions that people have is “How much money can I get?” Well, it all depends on the length of your journey. Here’s how it breaks down:

• If your flight is less than 1,500km - Up to €250 per person
• If your flight is between 1,500 and 3,500km - Up to €400 per person
• If your flight is more than 3,500km - Up to €600 per person

A simple way to look at is that you get more compensation if you have a longer flight. But even short flights between neighbouring countries can be eligible for indemnification.

But, before you make your request, it’s important to verify your eligibility and figure out exactly how much money you could get.

We’ve got a few tools to help you with that, like our flight delay checker (which tells you if your flight delay in Europe was long enough to qualify for EC261) as well as the indemnification calculator (which tells you precisely how much money you could get.

Our flight cancellation compensation calculator is one of the easiest tools to use when you want a clear and easy-to-understand picture of whether or not you can make easyJet EU 261 claim and how much money you could theoretically get.

easyJet EU261 Claim Form - How to Fill Out

So, if you’ve figured out that you’re eligible for easyJet EU261 compensation or refund, what should you do next? Well, you’ll need to fill out the relevant documentation, which can be done over on easyJet website.

The process of filling in the form is quite long and time-consuming, and if you’ve never done it before, you might not know how or where to begin. Air Advisor can make things much simpler for you and help with all the form-filling process.

You can click on the Check Compensation on our site and get all the help you need. Just tell us some details about your flight (like the flight number, destination, and so on) and our experts will take care of the rest for you, helping you make EC261 claim and get the money you’re owed.

What to Do if easyJet EU261 Form Not Working

If the official form on the easyJet website isn’t working for you, there’s no need to panic. Just visit the Air Advisor Flight Checker. You can fill in the form directly on our website and get our expert assistance to receive your money promptly and without any fuss.

Claim with AirAdvisor and get up to €600 compensation for EU air travel issues. Find out how much you’re owed today.Check Your Flight

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