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If a flight you’re booked on is delayed or cancelled you may be entitled to compensation.

Under UK law, airlines are required to pay compensation to passengers when their flights are delayed or cancelled. However, you only have the right to compensation in some circumstances.

There are two key factors:

  • How severely you have been inconvenienced.
    For instance, if you have only been delayed slightly, you may not be entitled to compensation.
  • The cause of the delay.
    If the delay was caused by an 'extraordinary circumstance' you will not be entitled to compensation.

How to claim

If you think you have a strong case for compensation, see how to lodge a claim with your airline.

Claiming compensation

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