UK261
UK261 flight compensation: a plain-English route check
UK261 questions often sound simple but turn on the departure airport, carrier, disruption type, delay length, and extraordinary circumstances. Treat this page as a route map, not a guaranteed payout.
departure country, airline, and cause matter more than a headline payout
Start with the route and airline
Record where the flight departed, where it landed, the operating carrier, the scheduled and actual arrival times, and the reason given for the disruption. Keep the booking and boarding pass.
A long delay caused by an extraordinary circumstance can be treated differently from a disruption within the airline's control.
Prepare before contacting the carrier
Collect the airline message, receipts, and any previous response. TravelRightsPro helps organize the evidence and next message without filing a claim or taking a percentage.
Does UK261 apply to every flight involving the UK?
No. The departure point, destination, operating carrier, and circumstances all matter.
Is a payout guaranteed if I arrive late?
No. Delay length is only one part of the analysis, and exceptions can change the result.