You’re at the airport ready to begin your trip, and then you find out you have a long flight delay! You begin to worry about how your plans will be affected and out-of-pocket expenses and if your travel plans will be ruined. Is this you?
We get it, and you’re in the right place because we’re going to help you figure out how to navigate the inconvenience and even get compensated for your trouble!
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Why Use AirAdvisor’s Flight Compensation Calculator?
- It’s FREE! Check the amount you’re owed with with no obligation
- It’s fast. You can see how much compensation you’re owed less than in 1 min
- It’s super easy to use. Just enter the departure and destination airports and you'll see how much you could claim!
Compensation Basics
In most regions, airlines are responsible for getting you to your final destination close to the time you were supposed to arrive. If they don’t do this, you could be in a position to get as much as €600 (£520) in compensation, thanks to EU261 and UK261 air passenger rights regulations. And this is where AirAdvisor’s Compensation Calculator comes into play.
When you enter your flight information, our calculator will tell you exactly how much airline compensation you could be owed. Better yet, it’s free, fast, and easy to use. Ready to get started?
Almost 90% of air passengers do not claim compensation because they do not know that they have such a right. Those who know prefer to avoid stressing time-consuming court trials.
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Delayed Flight and How the Amount Is Calculated
The laws in the EU and UK say that the amount of compensation you receive from the airline is based on the length of your delay and the distance you’ve travelled. So, if you have a flight delay, cancellation, or other disruption like denied boarding, your compensation payout will be based partly on how late you arrived at your final destination. If you arrive 3 or more hours later than your originally scheduled arrival time, then you become eligible for airline compensation. Makes sense, right?
- €250 (£220) for flights shorter than 1,500 km
- €400 (£350) for flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km
- €600 (£520) for flights over 3,500 km
So if you were flying from Milan to New York, you would be travelling more than 3,500 km. If this flight arrived in New York 3 or more hours late, then you would be eligible for €600 (£520). If you had to purchase meals or anything else as a result of the delay, you can also submit your receipts for reimbursement which could make your total compensation amount even higher.
If you were flying from Canada or the US, you could still get compensation, but the amount would be based on which airline you were using and where you were traveling.
Figuring out the exact compensation amount you could receive can be complicated, and that’s another reason why our compensation calculator is such an amazing tool! It takes all these details into consideration including the various rules and regulations from different countries and provides you with the amount you should request in your claim.
Documents and Information Needed
To check if you’re entitled to compensation and how much compensation for can claim for a flight delay, please, keep a copy of your ticket handy.
Within the flight delay compensation calculator, we’ll ask for basic flight details found on your ticket: flight number, airline, date, and route.
How to Use the Compensation Calculator
We wanted this compensation tool to be super easy for everyone to use. Here’s how it works:
Step 1
Start typing then pick a departure and final destination airports from the drop-down options as seen in the image below. Be sure to gather all relevant flight documents like booking reservations and boarding passes so you can have the information handy.
Step 2
Get your compensation amount instantly! If you are entitled to compensation, we’ll help you submit your claim, so you can get it deposited into your bank account quickly and easily. Since we don’t take any upfront payments, you have nothing to lose. So, why not give it a try? Sounds amazing, right?
Step 3
Just enter your flight details and basic information, and we’ll help you to get your money! We’ve added the following screenshots to show you how the claim process works.
Does the Amount Depend On the Ticket Price?
Flight delay compensation amounts do not depend on the price of your flight ticket. They are defined by the distance of your flight.
The only exception is that you are entitled to compensation of up to €400 (£350) for the delayed flights departing and arriving entirely within the EU.
For example: if you had a flight from Paris to Tenerife, you are eligible for compensation of €400 (£350) only even though the distance between the cities is more than 3,500km.
To be sure, check how much is flight delay compensation in your case with the help of our flight delay compensation calculator above.
The Benefits of Using Our Tool - Why You Should Trust AirAdvisor
While many passengers decide to file compensation claims on their own, many have found that dealing with huge airlines can be time consuming and frustrating. But with AirAdvisor, you can check your compensation and be well on your way to getting that money deposited into your bank account!
Here are a few benefits of using AirAdvisor’s Compensation Calculator:
- It’s easy to understand and free of legalese
- Lets you find out instantly if your flight disruption is eligible
- It gives you your compensation amount immediately
- The results are 100% accurate
- Provides expert assistance and support
When you let AirAdvisor file your compensation claim, all you have to do is provide us with your trip details and documentation, and we handle the rest from start to finish. You can also let us handle your claim if you’ve already submitted it and had no luck with the airline.
At AirAdvisor, our team of legal professionals have been defending air passengers’ rights since 2017 in 13 languages around the globe. We’re also highly experienced in aviation law with a deep understanding of passenger rights regulations in the UK, US, EU, and Canada.
So far, over 330,000 airline passengers have trusted us with their claims, and we have a 98% win rate! Why wait any longer to get the compensation you’re owed?
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Flight Compensation Calculator FAQ
How to calculate flight delays?
When claiming flight compensation, the only calculation you need to make is to determine the flight distance. As long as the delay is of at least 3 hours, the compensation amount you can get varies according to flight distance.
How much is compensation for flight delayed 5 hours?
Flight delay compensation claims for flights delayed for 5 hours or more as identical to those that you make if you landed 3 hours later than the original time. The only difference is that after 5 hours you can also ask for a refund.
How is the 3 hour flight delay calculated?
The 3-hour delay is calculated at landing. If the cabin crew opens the airplane door, at arrival, 3 hours later than the initial time, you are entitled to compensation.
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