Cancelled and delayed flights are the most frequent problems encountered by travelers. Luckily, the European Union has EU Regulation 261/2004, which ensures that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The European Union Regulation 261/2004 defines the situations when passengers are entitled to compensation and assistance in cases of flight disruption.
Here, you will find everything you need to know about EU 261 regulation and in which situations you are entitled to compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
According to EU 261, travelers arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from EU countries or departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere on flights operated by airlines from the EU have certain rights. These rights include:
- Food and drinks: Airlines must provide proper refreshments and snacks during the waiting period.
- Access to means of communication: Passengers should be provided two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: If an overnight stay is required, the airline is obligated to provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Passengers can select from a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
- Compensation: According to the flight distance and length of delay, passengers may be eligible for financial compensation between €250 to €600.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Flyers facing flight delays at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport could be eligible for compensation of up to 600 euros per person, especially if the delay lasts longer than three hours. The right to compensation is decided by the cause of the delay and whether it complies with UK and EU laws. The amount of compensation is based on the time of arrival at the destination rather than departure time and is influenced by the distance of the flight and the length of the delay.
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
Keep in mind that airlines are not obligated to provide compensation for flight delays resulting from extraordinary circumstances beyond their control.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In the event of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, according to EU 261/2004, passengers can receive compensation of up to €600 if the airline informs them of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
However, there are exceptions to this regulation. The airline could be exempt from compensating passengers if it provides an alternative flight that meets specific criteria, letting you arrive at your destination with the minimal delay possible:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
Financial compensation could still be available even though you agree to an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is determined by the flight distance and the length of the delay. You can refer to the table below to figure out the amount of compensation you are entitled to:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
Keep in mind that airlines usually don’t provide compensation for cancellations caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as extreme weather conditions or strikes by air traffic controllers.
Which Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
Although Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is not within the EU, European Union Regulation 261/2004 may still apply to some flights. Passengers arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from EU countries or departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere on flights operated by airlines from the EU are covered by EU 261/2004.
Thus, despite their geographic location beyond the EU, certain flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may be subject to European regulations if they are operated by EU-based airlines.
| Itinerary | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
| Departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from outside the EU | No | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Flight disruptions often occur due to factors such as extreme weather conditions, air traffic congestion, mechanical problems, or crew shortages. If you experience a flight disruption at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you could be eligible for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
To initiate a compensation claim, proceed with these steps:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to get you your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18.04.202512:25 | KLM 6866 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202512:25 | LATAM Airlines 6248 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202512:25 | Virgin Atlantic 4486 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202512:25 | Air France 2415 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202512:25 | Aeromexico 3352 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202512:25 | Delta Air Lines 728 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202508:30 | Korean Air 3016 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202508:30 | Delta Air Lines 734 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202516:55 | Virgin Atlantic 1747 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202516:55 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202516:55 | KLM 5846 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202516:55 | Delta Air Lines 944 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
16.04.202514:00 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
16.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
16.04.202508:30 | Korean Air 3016 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
15.04.202517:10 | American Airlines 7531 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
15.04.202517:10 | Air Tahiti Nui 2357 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
15.04.202517:10 | Jet Linx Aviation 6367 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
15.04.202517:10 | Hawaiian Airlines 4777 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202521:20 | Aeromexico 3710 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Burlington International (KBTV) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202521:20 | Air France 6860 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Burlington International (KBTV) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202521:20 | Virgin Atlantic 1991 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Burlington International (KBTV) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202521:20 | WestJet 5693 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Burlington International (KBTV) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202521:20 | Delta Air Lines 3647 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Burlington International (KBTV) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202520:20 | WestJet 6364 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202520:20 | WestJet 6351 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202520:20 | Delta Air Lines 4297 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
12.04.202520:20 | Korean Air 3359 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
11.04.202519:55 | Delta Air Lines 565 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
11.04.202519:55 | Virgin Atlantic 1745 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
10.04.202516:59 | Delta Air Lines 944 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
10.04.202516:59 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
10.04.202516:59 | Virgin Atlantic 1747 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
10.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202514:00 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
08.04.202516:59 | Virgin Atlantic 1747 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.04.202516:59 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.04.202516:28 | Spirit Airlines 3954 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.04.202516:00 | American Airlines 4252 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Alpena County Regional (KAPN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
07.04.202514:00 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202517:10 | American Airlines 7531 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202517:10 | Jet Linx Aviation 6367 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202517:10 | Hawaiian Airlines 4777 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202517:10 | Air Tahiti Nui 2357 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202516:00 | American Airlines 4335 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Emmet County (KPLN) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:59 | WestJet 7176 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Austin-bergstrom International (KAUS) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:59 | Delta Air Lines 1612 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Austin-bergstrom International (KAUS) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:59 | KLM 7078 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Austin-bergstrom International (KAUS) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:00 | Delta Air Lines 2994 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Jacksonville, (KJAX) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:00 | WestJet 7236 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Jacksonville, (KJAX) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:00 | Korean Air 3438 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Jacksonville, (KJAX) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:00 | Air France 2517 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Jacksonville, (KJAX) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:00 | KLM 7571 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Jacksonville, (KJAX) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202505:20 | Southwest Airlines 1727 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) (KBWI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.04.202522:16 | Frontier Airlines 1516 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) (KBWI) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.04.202520:20 | WestJet 6351 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.04.202520:20 | WestJet 6364 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.04.202520:20 | American Airlines 4297 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.04.202520:20 | Korean Air 3359 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Sawyer International (KSAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.04.202516:00 | Delta Air Lines 4252 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Alpena County Regional (KAPN) | cancelled | Refunds |
04.04.202521:20 | Delta Air Lines 4243 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Delta County Airport (KESC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202516:59 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202516:59 | Delta Air Lines 944 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202516:59 | Virgin Atlantic 1747 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202516:00 | American Airlines 4335 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Emmet County (KPLN) | cancelled | Refunds |
04.04.202516:00 | American Airlines 4252 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Alpena County Regional (KAPN) | cancelled | Refunds |
04.04.202514:00 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202512:15 | LATAM Airlines 6248 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202512:15 | Air France 2415 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202512:15 | Virgin Atlantic 4486 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202512:15 | Delta Air Lines 728 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202512:15 | Aeromexico 3352 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202512:15 | KLM 6866 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202516:00 | Delta Air Lines 4252 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Alpena County Regional (KAPN) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.04.202514:00 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202516:59 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202516:59 | Virgin Atlantic 1747 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202516:59 | Delta Air Lines 944 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | Aeromexico 3352 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | KLM 6866 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | Virgin Atlantic 4486 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | American Airlines 4274 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Alpena County Regional (KAPN) | cancelled | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | Korean Air 3261 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Greater Binghamton (KBGM) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | Air France 2415 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | Delta Air Lines 5209 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Greater Binghamton (KBGM) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | Delta Air Lines 728 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.04.202512:15 | LATAM Airlines 6248 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.04.202516:59 | Virgin Atlantic 1747 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.04.202516:59 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.04.202516:59 | Delta Air Lines 944 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.04.202514:00 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
01.04.202514:00 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Haneda Airport (RJTT) | delayed | Refunds |
01.04.202512:15 | American Airlines 4274 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Alpena County Regional (KAPN) | cancelled | Refunds |
31.03.202519:55 | Virgin Atlantic 1745 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (KDTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (KSEA) | delayed | Refunds |