Check Delayed & Cancelled Flights and EU261 Flight Compensation
Search today's delayed, cancelled and diverted flights across Europe and worldwide. Find your flight in seconds and discover whether you may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 (EU261).
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Claim Flight Compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004
Passengers travelling on eligible flights departing from the European Union, or arriving in the EU on qualifying airlines, may be entitled to financial compensation when their journey has been significantly disrupted.
Compensation may apply if your flight:
- Arrived more than 3 hours late
- Was cancelled with insufficient notice
- Was diverted and caused a long arrival delay
- You were denied boarding because of overbooking
- Your airline was responsible for the disruption
Depending on the flight distance, eligible passengers may receive compensation of:
- €250 for shorter flights
- €400 for medium-distance flights
- €600 for long-haul flights
Which Flights Qualify for EU261 Compensation?
EU261 protects millions of airline passengers every year. The regulation generally applies when:
- Your flight departed from an airport within the European Union, EEA or Switzerland.
- Your flight arrived in the EU on an eligible European airline.
- The disruption was not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather or airport closures.
- Your delay exceeded the legal threshold established by European law.
Our database helps you quickly determine whether your flight experienced a disruption that could qualify for compensation.
Live Flight Delay Database
Our flight database continuously collects information about:
- Delayed flights
- Cancelled flights
- Diverted flights
- Airline schedules
- Departure information
- Arrival information
- Flight status updates
- Airport operations
Search today's flights or browse historical flight information to verify past disruptions before submitting a compensation request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much compensation can I receive?
Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600, depending on the flight distance and the circumstances surrounding the disruption.
Can I check flights from previous dates?
Yes. Use the historical flight search to verify delays and cancellations from previous travel dates.
Does a delayed flight always qualify?
No. Eligibility depends on several factors including delay duration, the airline, the departure and arrival airports, and whether extraordinary circumstances were involved.
Is this an official legal decision?
No. The information provided is intended to help passengers identify potential eligibility. Final entitlement depends on the specific facts of each journey and applicable European legislation.
Why Use Our Flight Compensation Checker?
Our service combines live flight tracking, historical flight records and EU261 eligibility guidance, allowing passengers to verify disruptions in seconds. Whether your flight was delayed, cancelled, diverted or affected by overbooking, our searchable database helps you understand your rights before beginning a compensation claim.