Flight cancelled or delayed for 3+ hours? You could be due flight delay compensation. Use our instant eligibility checker to see if you qualify to Join the Claim.
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Overview
Regulations entitle passengers to compensation for flight disruptions unless ‘extraordinary circumstances’ beyond an airline’s control caused the delay. For example, airlines can avoid paying compensation in cases of severe weather conditions, acts of terrorism, security risks, and other uncontrollable events.
In some cases, airlines invoke the “extraordinary circumstances” defence,
even when they could have avoided the delay with better contingency
planning. So, even if an airline has denied a flight delay claim, one of our partner law firms may still be able to review your case.
Working in association with leading flight delay experts, we’ll help you reclaim what’s rightfully yours.
At a glance
Deadline
Up to 6 years from the flight date
You could get
Up to £520 per passenger
You could have a claim for
Cancelled, delayed, misconnected flights, or denied boarding
Potential claim amounts
Delay less than 3 hours
£0
Delay 3 hours or more
Up to £350
Delay more than 4 hours
Up to £520
Delay 3 hours or more
Up to £520
Compensation for delayed flights depends on the distance of the flight and the length of the delay—not the ticket price. Compensation levels are fixed under EU Regulation 261, which is still applicable in the UK post-Brexit.
Answer a few quick questions to see if you could qualify to join the claim. It only takes a few minutes and helps confirm if you may be eligible.
We’ll show you which regulated UK law firm will handle your claim before any details are shared, so you can review their information and decide if you’d like to continue.
If eligible, we’ll connect you with a regulated UK law firm who will investigate and pursue your claim.
Passengers may be entitled to up to £520 each in compensation for delayed or cancelled flights under UK law.
Your flight arrived at least three hours later than scheduled
The flight departed from a UK/EU airport, or arrived on a UK/EU airline.
The delay was within the airline’s control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances).
The flight departed in the last six years.
You may also have a claim if you missed a connecting flight because of an airline delay or were unfairly denied boarding (e.g., due to an overbooked flight) and arrived at your destination airport at least three hours later than scheduled.
At Join the Claim, we work with SRA regulated UK law firms who specialise in flight delay compensation claims.
Use our instant eligibility checker to see if you could be entitled to flight delay compensation.
If your flight arrives at least three hours later than originally scheduled (when the plane opens its doors), you could be eligible for compensation.
Find out instantly with our easy-to-use eligibility checker. If you are eligible, register your interest, and we’ll connect you with a UK law firm experienced in flight delay/cancellation claims.
We won’t charge you a single penny. And we ensure any law firms we connect you with operate on a no-win-no-fee basis.
However, fees may apply if you cancel after the cooling-off period or breach your agreement.
If you win, the law firm will take its fees from your compensation.
All terms are clearly explained before joining.
Compensation ranges from £220 to £520. The amount of compensation you can claim depends on how many hours your flight was delayed and the flight distance.
In England and Wales, you can make a claim if the flight departed in the last six years (five years in Scotland).
Yes. If you were denied boarding because the airline overbooked the flight, you can make a claim for compensation if you arrived at your final destination more than three hours later than the originally scheduled flight.
Yes. If your flight delay meant you missed your connecting flight and arrived at your final destination more than three hours late, you could have a claim.
In the context of flight compensation, ‘extraordinary circumstances’ refer to situations beyond the control of the airline that prevent a flight from departing as scheduled. The rule protects airlines from financial liabilities in genuinely uncontrollable situations. According to EU Regulation 261, airlines are not obligated to pay compensation if the delay or cancellation was caused by:
British Airways recently lost a case at the Supreme Court after it claimed a pilot’s illness was an extraordinary circumstance. So even if an airline has said you are not due compensation, you could still have a flight delay/cancellation claim.
A no win, no fee agreement means you don’t pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. This makes it easier and more affordable to take part in group litigation. However, T&Cs apply.
Want the full picture, including what to check before signing? Read our complete guide to no win, no fee agreements here.
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Join the Claim is not a law firm. We connect individuals with top law firms for group action claims, and our service is free to use. While we may receive a fee from the law firms we introduce you to, this will not affect your costs or compensation. We are not responsible for the advice or services provided by these firms. Please note, nothing on this website is legal advice, and while we check claim eligibility, we cannot guarantee a law firm will accept a case.
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