Denied boarding / overbooking

If you are denied boarding against your will on a UK261/EU261 flight, you are owed fixed compensation even if the replacement arrives under 3 hours late — the airline may only reduce it under Art 7(2) windows. Use the calculator on this page. Last checked 9 Nov 2026 (UK261 Art 4/7).

Involuntary denied boarding can unlock compensation without a 3-hour delay test.