Flight Delay Compensation Calculator

EU Regulation 261/2004 applies to all flights departing from an EU airport (any airline), and all flights arriving at an EU airport operated by an EU-based airline. If you flew from London to Amsterdam on KLM, you're covered. If you flew on a non-EU airline like Emirates, EU261 may not apply — though the UK has its own equivalent legislation (UK261) with identical rights.

The delay is calculated based on when you arrive at your final destination — specifically when the aircraft doors open — compared to your scheduled arrival time. Not when you depart.

Yes, if the delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances — severe weather, ATC strikes, airport closures, or security alerts. However, airlines frequently claim extraordinary circumstances when the real cause was a technical problem, which is their responsibility. A formal legal letter forces them to provide written evidence.

You can report to the aviation authority in the country of departure, use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), or use the European Small Claims Procedure for claims under €5,000 — no lawyer required.

Yes — typically 3 years in the Netherlands and Germany, 6 years in the UK. Don't wait too long.

No. EU261 claims are designed to be handled directly by consumers. A formal complaint letter citing the regulation is usually sufficient. If the airline continues to refuse after escalation to the regulator, you can use the small claims court without a lawyer for amounts under €5,000.

Yes. If you were travelling with family or colleagues on the same booking, each person is entitled to the same individual compensation. You can include all passengers in a single complaint letter.