AC 861 Flight Delayed or Cancelled: Claim Compensation and Refund

If you arrive at the London Heathrow Airport and happen to see your flight AC 861 status: Delayed or Cancelled, don’t get upset - we are here to help. Learn your passenger rights below in case your flight AC 861 heading to Vancouver was disrupted.
Air Canada - AC861 (ACA861)
600 €
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
United Kingdom
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Canada
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AC 861 Flight Delayed: Compensation

If your flight AC 861 London to Vancouver was delayed, you might be eligible for flight delay compensation depending on the reasons for delay. EU Regulation 261 is European Union law that provides you with passenger rights to compensation for disrupted flight and inconvenience caused to you.

Your flight AC 861 should be late by 3 hours or more to make you eligible for compensation. The amount of compensation for flight AC 861 delay also depends on distance from London to Vancouver.

Tip: If Vancouver is not your final destination, then flight compensation shall be measured by distance to your ultimate final destination, as long as it is the same booking.

To make sure you don’t miss a chance to claim compensation, our system allows you to instantly check your flight AC 861 eligibility and determine the correct amount of compensation due to you. It is free to check your flight.

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AC 861 Flight Cancelled: Compensation

If your flight AC 861 from London to Vancouver was cancelled, you might be eligible for flight cancellation compensation which depends on the reasons for cancellation. EU Law provides for compensation of up to 600 EUR for inconvenience caused to you by flight cancellation.

Your flight AC 861 must be delayed by 2 hours or more to cause Air Canada to pay you financial compensation.

Airlines frequently ignore such requests coming directly from the passengers, however that is not the case with our team. You can check your flight AC 861 for free and submit a claim.

We work based on No-Win, No-Fee basis, so there is no risk for you to submit a claim.

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AC 861 Flight Compensation: Passenger Rights and What To Do

What are my rights when a Air Canada flight is delayed?

  • Based on EU law you can claim up to 600 € in compensation
  • Claim amount depends on flight distance from London to your final destination
  • Claim amount does not depend on price of ticket or class of travel
  • You can claim compensation for flights up to 3 to 6 years back
  • Early submission leads to higher chances of recovery

What should I do when my flight AC 861 is delayed with Air Canada?

  • Collect proof: photo of your flight AC 861 status
  • Keep receipts for all your expenses
  • Demand airline to provide essentials: food, drinks, hotel stay in case of overnight delay
  • Do not accept vouchers and do not sign anything
  • Exchange contact information with you fellow travellers
  • Ask Air Canada a reason for flight disruption as it helps your claim

 

AC 861 Flight Cancelled: Refund

Air Canada must provide the passenger with a full refund of the fare and any other costs they incurred as a result of the cancellation. If you had to re-book your flight at your cost or paid for hotel and food, Air Canada must reimburse you for such expenses.

Keep the receipts for any of your expenses and let our professional team sort this out with Air Canada. Airlines take our complaints more seriously than ones submitted by a passenger without expensive legal assistance.

Importantly avoid accepting vouchers instead of refund, as it typically has restrictions and limited validity time. Airlines always try to force passengers to accept vouchers, because Air Canada knows that most of the vouchers will be unused and expired.

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When shall Air Canada pay compensation for your flight AC 861 disruption?

YES

Air Canada shall pay compensation

Technical problemsOperational problemsAir Canada employees strikeEconomic problems of Air CanadaAir Canada staff shortage or sicknessLate arrival of another flight

NO

Air Canada is not responsible for flight AC 861 disruption

Strike of airport personnelAir Traffic Control problemsSevere storm (not just bad weather)Bird strikeSecurity issuesPassenger visa or covid documents problems

Air Canada AC 861 London to Vancouver Flight Compensation: Questions and Answers

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What to do if flight AC 861 from London to Vancouver is delayed?

Ask the airline for reasons of delay and submit a claim for compensation risk-free. Our team has a lot of experience to help enforce your claim. We work on a No-Win, No-Fee basis (no risk for you).


What to do if flight AC 861 from London Heathrow Airport to Vancouver International Airport is cancelled?
  • Keep receipts for any expenses you might have.
  • Demand Air Canada to provide food and drinks and hotel stay in case overnight flight delay.
  • Submit a claim risk-free for compensation and refund.
  • Book an alternative flight, if Air Canada failed to provide a replacement flight.

How much compensation can I claim for my flight AC 861 delay?

According to EU Regulation 261 you are entitled to 600 € in compensation if you arrive in Vancouver with a delay of 3 hours or more. Check your eligibility now.


My flight AC 861 arrived late by 2 hours upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport, can I get compensation?

Unfortunately, EU law does not provide for compensation for short delays. However, if your flight was cancelled and you arrived 2 hours later, you may be eligible for 600 € in compensation. Check your flight.


My flight AC 861 arrived late by 3 hours, can I get compensation?

Yes, you should be eligible for compensation. Check your compensation now before your claim expires.


My flight AC 861 was late by 4 hours, can I get compensation?

Yes, Air Canada might owe you compensation. Check your flight for free before your claim expires.


Flight AC 861 delayed by 5 hours, can I get compensation or refund?

If your flight AC 861 is delayed for 5 hours or more, you can get a refund for the part of your journey you did not fly. Also, if you arrived late in Vancouver by 3 hours or more, you can submit a claim for up to 600 € in compensation. Check your flight eligibility for free.


What is the airline of AC 861?

The airline of AC 861 is Air Canada.


What is the flight distance from London to Vancouver?

The flight distance from London to Vancouver is 7574.35 km or 4706.48 miles.


How else can the flight AC 861 be referenced as?

This Air Canada flight can also be referenced as AC861, ACA861, AC 861, ACA 861.


How long is the flight AC 861 from London to Vancouver?

The average time from London to Vancouver is 9 hour and 20 minutes. Flight distance is 7574.35 km or 4706.48 miles.


How to get a status update for flight AC 861?
  • Contact your airline directly to get the latest update for your flight AC 861 status.
  • While it is helpful to check flight status on London Heathrow Airport departure screens, it is not always reliable during times of disruptions as flight status can be updated frequently and on a short notice.
  • Track flight status closely through the airline help desk or information telephone line.
  • Remain in close proximity to the correct departure gate.

Last problematic flights on the London to Vancouver route

Cancelled or delayed flights between London to Vancouver

Flight numberFlight dateStatusActions
BA 852024-01-19 Denied boarding Claim my money
BA 852023-12-07Flight delayClaim my money
BA 0085 2023-09-13Flight cancellationClaim my money
AC 851 2023-09-05Flight delayClaim my money
BA 2279 2023-08-25Flight delayClaim my money
VS 4036 2023-08-02Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9352023-08-01Flight cancellationClaim my money
BA 0085 2023-07-31Flight cancellationClaim my money
AA -2 2023-07-23Flight delayClaim my money
AC 8612023-06-12Flight delayClaim my money
WS 192023-05-19Flight cancellationClaim my money
WS 192023-03-27 Denied boarding Claim my money
AC 8612023-02-23Flight delayClaim my money
BA 852022-07-14Flight delayClaim my money
BA 852022-06-28Flight delayClaim my money
KL 1010 2022-06-11 Missed connection Claim my money
BA 085 2022-06-09Flight delayClaim my money
AC 8612021-08-28Flight cancellationClaim my money

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