Compensation for a delayed and cancelled flight: How much is it? How to apply for compensation?

Flight delayed or cancelled? You could be due compensation...

Passenger rights

The right to compensation

1. The flight is cancelled. If a flight is cancelled, passengers can claim compensation unless they were informed at least 14 days before the scheduled flight or the airline offered an alternative flight with a similar departure time.
2. The flight is delayed. If the delay is at least 3 hours at the destination, passengers are entitled to flight compensation, unless the delay is due to extraordinary circumstances such as bad meteorological conditions or strikes.
3. Denied boarding. Passengers are entitled to compensation if they are denied boarding due to overbooking, unless they voluntarily give up their seat in exchange for other benefits offered by the airline.

How much is compensation for the flight?

• 250 euros for flights up to 1,500 km if the delay is at least three hours,
• 400 euros for intra-EU flights over 1,500 km and for flights outside the EU between 1,500 km and 3,500 km if the delay is at least three hours,
• 600 euros for flights over 3,500 km if the delay is at least four hours.

How to apply for compensation?