Had a delayed or cancelled flight? You could be owed up to Flight delayed? Up to €600 in compensation
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Compensation amounts are set by law based on flight distance and which regulation applies.
| Distance | Compensation | AirHelp takes | You keep (WairHelp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤1,500 km | \u20ac250 | \u20ac88 | \u20ac230 |
| 1,500–3,500 km | \u20ac400 | \u20ac140 | \u20ac380 |
| >3,500 km | \u20ac600 | \u20ac210 | \u20ac580 |
| Distance | Compensation | AirHelp takes | You keep (WairHelp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤1,500 km | \u00a3220 | \u00a377 | \u00a3200 |
| 1,500–3,500 km | \u00a3350 | \u00a3122 | \u00a3330 |
| >3,500 km | \u00a3520 | \u00a3182 | \u00a3500 |
US DOT rules differ from EU261: for involuntary denied boarding, airlines must compensate 200–400% of your one-way fare (max $1,550). For cancellations, you're entitled to a full refund. For significant delays, airlines must offer a refund if you choose not to travel.
Under EU261/2004, compensation is based on flight distance: €250 for flights under 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500–3,500 km, and €600 for flights over 3,500 km. UK261 uses similar tiers in GBP (£220/£350/£520). The distance is measured as the great-circle distance between airports.
EU261 (EC 261/2004) covers flights departing from EU/EEA airports, or arriving at EU airports on EU-registered airlines. UK261 is the UK's retained version post-Brexit, covering flights departing from UK airports or arriving in the UK on UK-registered airlines. The rules are nearly identical, but UK261 pays in GBP.
US DOT rules are different from EU261. For involuntary denied boarding, airlines must pay 200–400% of your one-way fare (max $1,550). For cancellations, you're entitled to a full refund. For significant delays, airlines must now offer automatic refunds if you choose not to travel.
AirHelp uses a 'no win, no fee' model where they take 35% of your total compensation as their fee. On a €600 claim, that's €210 they keep. WairHelp charges a flat €20 upfront instead, so you keep €580 — that's €190 more in your pocket.
WairHelp offers a 90-day money-back guarantee. If we can't secure your compensation within 90 days, you get a full refund of the fee. No questions asked, zero risk to you.
Most claims are resolved within 2–8 weeks. Some airlines respond faster than others. WairHelp uses AI to process your claim quickly and follow up automatically with the airline on your behalf.
Under EU261, your flight must arrive at your final destination 3 or more hours late for you to be eligible for compensation. The delay is measured at the time the aircraft doors open at arrival, not when you land on the runway.
Yes, if your flight was cancelled with less than 14 days' notice. If the airline offered you rebooking that arrived close to your original schedule, the compensation may be reduced. Cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances (e.g., severe weather, political instability) are generally exempt.
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