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The geography of your flight route determines your compensation rights under EU261, but the rules aren’t as straightforward as many passengers assume. Whether you’re departing from European soil or arriving on European airlines, understanding these geographic boundaries could mean the difference between receiving €600 in compensation or walking away empty-handed. Here’s the definitive guide to…
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When strikes disrupt your travel plans, the question isn’t whether you’ll be inconvenienced—it’s whether you’ll be compensated. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, the type of strike makes all the difference between receiving up to €600 in compensation or walking away empty-handed. With airline strikes becoming increasingly common across Europe in 2025, understanding which strikes trigger compensation…
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Airlines, travel agents, and even well-meaning friends spread misinformation about EU flight compensation that costs passengers millions of euros annually. From “cheap tickets don’t qualify” to “technical problems aren’t covered.” These persistent myths prevent rightful compensation claims. Here’s the definitive fact-check of the most common EU261 misconceptions and the truth that could put hundreds of…
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Summer 2025 has proven to be another challenging year for European air travel, with some of the continent’s busiest airports experiencing significant delays and cancellations. If you’ve been affected by disruptions at any of Europe’s worst-performing airports, you could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the definitive ranking…
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Getting bumped from your flight due to overbooking is one of the most frustrating travel experiences, but it’s also one of the most lucrative for compensation claims. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, denied boarding triggers immediate compensation of €250- €600 per passenger, plus rebooking, care services, and potential additional damages. If you’ve been involuntarily denied boarding,…
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You don’t need to hand over 25-35% of your compensation to claim companies. With the right knowledge and preparation, claiming your EU261 compensation directly from airlines is entirely achievable. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the DIY process, from initial eligibility checking to escalating denied claims potentially saving you hundreds of…
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Airlines have turned denying compensation claims into an art form. With billions of euros owed to European passengers annually under EU Regulation 261/2004, carriers have developed sophisticated strategies to avoid payouts. Understanding these tactics—and knowing how to counter them—could be the difference between walking away empty-handed and claiming the €250-€600 you’re legally entitled to. Every…
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If your flight arrives late at its destination, you could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation—no matter what you paid for your ticket. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, the rules are clear: your compensation depends solely on how far you flew and how late you arrived, not on how much you spent, your ticket…
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Dealing with a flight delay can be incredibly frustrating, but if you’re traveling within the EU, you have powerful rights under European law. Despite ongoing proposed changes to EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers in 2025 are still protected by comprehensive compensation rules that many travellers don’t even know exist. If your flight is delayed by 3…
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Did you know that, on average, over 5,600 flights are delayed every day? Assuming an average of 100 passengers per flight that means that there are between 25,000 and 30,000 passengers per day that could be eligible to receive compensation. Are you one of those passengers? This website has been created to provide quick and…
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