You’ve arranged your trip, cleared your schedule, and now you’re stuck at the gate with vague announcements and mounting costs.
But here’s the thing: if your flight arrived three or more hours late and the delay was within the airline’s control, you could be legally entitled to up to £520 in compensation – per person.
Our clear, comprehensive guide to flight delay compensation explains everything you need to know. It’s designed to help UK passengers understand their rights, cut through the legal jargon, and take action with confidence.
Why we created this guide
Too many travellers miss out on compensation they’re legally entitled to. Sometimes they’re unaware of their rights. Sometimes airlines throw out vague excuses like “technical issues” or “extraordinary circumstances” to dodge responsibility.
This guide puts the facts in your hands. It covers:
- What qualifies for compensation under UK law
- How much you could be owed based on your flight and delay
- When cancellations and missed connections count
- What to do if your flight was disrupted years ago
- How to respond if an airline rejects your claim unfairly
- What rights you have when the delay is the airport’s fault
Whether your flight was for business, leisure or something else entirely, if you arrived more than three hours late and the airline was at fault, you have options.
Even flights that took place up to six years ago in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (or five years in Scotland) are still eligible.
What makes our guide different
We’ve cut out the complexity. This guide is written in plain English, based on current UK law, and make the rules easier to understand. We’re not here to overload you with legalese. We’re here to give you the confidence to take the next step.
And if you want to claim flight delay compensation, we can connect you with a regulated UK law firm to handle your case on a no win, no fee basis.
Ready to take action?
If you’ve been delayed and think you might be eligible, our guide lays it all out so you can move forward with confidence. You’ve already done the waiting. Now see what you’re owed.
Alternatively, you can start a flight delay claim on our website.
