Compensation guides
Know your rights before you fly — EU261, UK261, Israel's Tibi Law and US rules explained in plain language.
EU261 Compensation: The Complete Guide
Everything about EU Regulation 261/2004: which flights are covered, how much you can claim (€250–€600), deadlines and how to file.
UK261 Compensation: Passenger Rights After Brexit
UK261 rules after Brexit: covered flights, compensation amounts (£220–£520), deadlines and how to claim from UK airlines.
Israel's Aviation Services Law (Tibi Law): Compensation Guide
Israeli Tibi Law explained: fixed compensation of 1,390–3,340 ₪ for 8+ hour delays and cancellations, no proof of damage needed.
Flight Delay Compensation Amounts: €250, €400 or €600?
How compensation amounts are calculated by distance and delay length under EU261, UK261 and Israeli law — with real route examples.
Missed Connection: Your Right to Compensation
Missed a connecting flight due to a delay? When you're owed €250–€600 under EU261 and how same-booking rules work.
Denied Boarding & Overbooking: Immediate Compensation
Bumped from an overbooked flight? You're owed immediate compensation of €250–€600 under EU261 — no delay required.
Flight Cancelled? Your Compensation Rights
Flight cancelled with less than 14 days' notice? You may be owed €250–€600 plus a refund or re-routing. Full guide to cancellation rights.
Extraordinary Circumstances: When Airline Excuses Don't Work
Bad weather, strikes, technical faults — which airline excuses are legally valid and which are not. How to challenge a rejection.
US Flight Delay Rules: What the DOT Requires
US rules differ from Europe: no fixed delay compensation, but strong rights for denied boarding, tarmac delays and refunds. What you can claim.
How to Claim Flight Compensation: Step-by-Step
The complete process: check eligibility, write the claim letter, send it to the right address, and escalate if the airline ignores you.
Low-Cost Airlines (Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet): Same Compensation Rights
Budget airlines owe you the same €250–€600 as full-service carriers. How to claim from Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet and Pegasus.
Lost, Delayed or Damaged Baggage: Compensation Under the Montreal Convention
How to claim up to 1,519 SDR (≈€1,900) for lost, delayed or damaged luggage: the PIR report, the 7- and 21-day deadlines and a ready demand letter for $9.99.