Flight Delays

Everything about flight delay compensation under EC261 and UK261 — the 3-hour rule, how delays are measured, which delays qualify, and what airlines say to avoid paying.

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6 'Extraordinary Circumstances' Claims That Airlines Use — And Which Ones Are Bogus

Airlines cite 'extraordinary circumstances' to avoid paying compensation, but courts have repeatedly ruled that most of their favourite excuses don't actually qualify. Here's what passes legal scrutiny and what doesn't.

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The EC261 3-Hour Delay Rule: Everything You Need to Know

A flight delay triggers compensation only if you arrive at your destination 3 or more hours late. Here's exactly how that's measured — and why the departure board doesn't tell the full story.

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Cancellations

Your rights when a flight is cancelled — compensation, rebooking, and refunds.

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Know Your Rights

Plain-English guides to EC261, UK261, and passenger rights law.

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Airline Guides

Per-airline claim intelligence — tactics they use and how to beat them.