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Practical guides on EC 261/2004 passenger rights: delays, cancellations, denied boarding, and more, so you know what you may be owed before you fly.
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Flight cancelled? You may be owed up to €600. Here's how to claim

Short-notice cancellations often trigger fixed compensation under EU261, on top of a refund or re-routing. Here is how to tell if your flight qualifies.

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Denied boarding at the gate: your rights when the airline says no

Refused a seat despite a valid ticket? Involuntary denied boarding can trigger up to €600 in compensation plus care and re-routing.

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Passengers waiting in an airport terminal during a flight delay
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The 3-hour rule: when a delayed flight becomes a compensation claim

Not every delay pays out, but if you arrived 3+ hours late at your final destination, you may be entitled to up to €600 under EU261.

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Traveler hurrying through an airport terminal to catch a connecting flight
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Missed your connecting flight? You may still claim €600

Multi-leg trips confuse passengers and airlines alike. If both flights were on one booking and you arrived 3+ hours late, compensation may still apply.

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Overbooked flights: what airlines owe when there are no seats left

Airlines sell more tickets than seats on purpose. If you were bumped without volunteering, you may have a strong compensation claim.

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Parked airplanes on the tarmac during an airline strike disruption
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Airline strike: can you still claim compensation for a disrupted flight?

Strikes are the excuse airlines use most, but not every strike removes your right to compensation. Here is how courts draw the line.

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EU air passenger rights explained: what airlines owe you when travel goes wrong

EC 261/2004 is the rulebook airlines hope you never read. Here is a plain-English guide to compensation, refunds, and care.

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Flying with a disability: assistance, accessibility, and compensation rights

EU law guarantees free assistance at every stage of your journey, and disability rights work alongside standard delay and cancellation claims.

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