Skip to content
Airlines How to claim Causes Cancelled Denied boarding Missed connection

Flight delayed or cancelled? Check what you’re owed.

Free calculator for UK and EU flights. Then claim direct with your airline, free.

£220under 932 miles
£350932–2,175 miles
£520over 2,175 miles
Free No sign-up Stays on your device Sources: UK261 · CAA

Updated 9 Nov 2026

What happened?

If your UK or EU flight is delayed 3 hours or more, cancelled at short notice, or you’re denied boarding, UK261 / EU261 can mean £220, £350 or £520 per passenger (or €250 / €400 / €600 under EU rules). Use the free calculator above, then claim direct with your airline.

Airlines

easyJet
Ryanair
British Airways
Jet2
Virgin Atlantic
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Wizz Air
KLM

How claiming works

1. Check your flight
Get the amount in £ (or € where only EU rules apply).
2. Claim free with the airline
Open their form, send the claim text, wait up to 8 weeks.
3. Escalate if needed
Free via the airline’s dispute scheme or the CAA.

Common questions

How much compensation can I get for a delayed flight in the UK?

Under UK261, fixed compensation is £220 (under 932 miles), £350 (932–2,175 miles) or £520 (over 2,175 miles; the airline can reduce this to £260 if you arrived 3–4 hours late) per passenger when you arrive 3 hours or more late, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. Source: UK261 as amended; CAA delays guidance. Last checked 9 Nov 2026.

Do I need a claims company?

No. You can claim free with your airline and keep the full amount. A claims company takes a fee only if you choose to use one.

Does this site store my flight details?

No. The calculator runs in your browser. What you type is not sent to our servers.

Where do I check rules for my next trip?

Check the entry rules for your next trip on TravelRulesCheck (https://travelrulescheck.com/).