How much you can get
| Flight distance | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | £520 |
The same structure as EU261, in pounds. On flights over 3,500 km that arrive 3–4 hours late, the amount can be halved to £260.
Source: www.caa.co.uk. This is a summary, not legal advice.
Examples from routes on this site
How to claim it yourself
Claim from the airline first. If it rejects the claim or doesn’t answer within eight weeks, go to the airline’s approved dispute resolution scheme, or to the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaints Team if the airline isn’t a member.
No win, no fee: AirHelp keeps 35% of the payout (VAT included), plus 15% if the case goes to court; Compensair keeps 30%, plus 10% if extra legal costs arise. They take EU261 and UK261 cases. Claiming directly from the airline is free.