Guides

Short, sourced answers to the questions behind the numbers.

Claim Flight Compensation Yourself or Use a Claim Company?Claiming EU261, UK261 or APPR compensation directly is free. What claim companies charge, from their own price lists, and what you keep. Extraordinary Circumstances: When Airlines Don't PayWhat counts as extraordinary circumstances under EU261 and UK261, how Canada's rules split control and safety, and why US law has no such test. How Far Back Can You Claim Flight Delay Compensation?Claim deadlines by rule: national limitation periods for EU261, six years in England and Wales for UK261, one year under Canada's APPR. How Flight Distance Is Measured for EU261 and UK261EU261 and UK261 measure distance by great circle from departure airport to final destination. The formula, worked examples and connections. US Flight Delay Rights: Refunds, Not CompensationNo US law pays cash for a flight delay. What it does give: refunds after significant delays or cancellations, bumping pay, and airline commitments.