What it could be worth
EU261 fixed compensation is normally €250, €400 or €600 per passenger depending on distance.
EU261 compensation
EU261 compensation
Check EU261 compensation for European flight delays, cancellations, missed connections and denied boarding. Flight disruption pages are built for people who know something went wrong but are not sure whether UK261, EU261, a cancellation rule or a baggage rule applies.
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When this can qualify
EU261 usually covers departures from EU, EEA and Swiss airports, plus arrivals into those areas on EU, EEA or Swiss carriers.
Evidence to gather
Keep the booking, boarding pass, rerouting information and any airline explanation for the disruption.
Common mistake
The operating carrier matters. Codeshare marketing airline names can confuse the route check.
How MeClaims handles it
- Checks the route, rule, contract or complaint path that applies.
- Turns scattered evidence into a structured claim record.
- Tracks next steps so the claim can move from intake to review and escalation.
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Check this claim before evidence disappears
Use the connected MeClaims form for this page. You will get a claim reference, then you can upload documents if we need proof such as tickets, booking emails, receipts, photos, bills or messages.
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Check your flight claim What to do before you leave it
Write down the date, reference number, names of the company or airline involved, and the exact answer you have already been given. Save screenshots before apps or portals overwrite them. If you have already complained, keep that complaint thread together so MeClaims can see what has been admitted, refused or ignored.
How the claim moves
SubmitSend the basic details and contact information.
ReviewMeClaims checks eligibility, value and missing evidence.
EvidenceYou upload documents if they are needed.
ActionThe right claim path is prepared and progressed.
Questions people ask
Can I start a EU261 compensation check online?
Yes. Use the start claim button and MeClaims will route you to the relevant claim flow for EU261 compensation.
What evidence helps with EU261 compensation?
Keep the booking, boarding pass, rerouting information and any airline explanation for the disruption.
How does MeClaims get paid?
There is no upfront fee. MeClaims charges only if money is recovered, unless a page or agreement says otherwise.
What happens after I submit?
You receive a claim reference and MeClaims reviews the facts, asks for any missing evidence and sets out the next step.