EU261
EU261 flight compensation: when Europe’s delay rules might apply
EU261 is the regulation people mean when they search “flight compensation Europe.” It can cover long delays, cancellations, and denied boarding on qualifying routes. It is also full of exceptions. Treat it as a map, not a guaranteed payout.
EU261 is a map, not a lottery ticket
Where EU261 usually comes up
Searches cluster around EU/UK departures, long delays into Europe, and denied boarding on oversold flights. The airline’s country, the departure airport, and the delay length all matter.
Extraordinary circumstances — serious weather, some air-traffic issues, political unrest — are the most common reason a promising-looking delay still fails.
Use a scan instead of a claim mill
Many EU261 companies take 25–50% of whatever you recover. TravelRightsPro does not. You get a one-time $19 report and keep the claim.
Run the delay, cancellation, or denied-boarding scan first. If the pathway looks real, the report gives you the checklist and the message.
Does EU261 apply to US domestic flights?
Generally no. US domestic delays follow different rules. The scan still helps you document the disruption and the next email.
Is TravelRightsPro a claims company for EU261?
No. We prepare information and documents. We do not file the claim for you or take a percentage.