Handling flight problems can be quite upsetting. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to help travelers when things go wrong. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s smart to be aware of these protections. They can be useful if your flight gets messed up.
These protections are known as air passenger rights, which are legal entitlements under EU law that safeguard travelers in cases of flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings.
Understanding your rights can make managing travel issues less stressful. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can help you feel less stressed when things go wrong.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws make sure airlines take care of their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Refreshments and snacks;
- A hotel room if you’re stuck overnight;
- Alternative transportation if your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed;
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
If you’re experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also be entitled to:
- A refund;
- A different flight option;
- Compensation to make up for the trouble.
Don’t forget to inquire with airline workers about these entitlements if your plans change. They must inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Air Europa Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from Air Europa can be really annoying. However there’s some good news: if you’re delayed for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Laws in the UK and EU are on your side. You could get up to €600 per person. What matters is when you reach your destination, not when you leave. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
Your compensation depends on your flight distance. A brief trip won’t be compensated as highly as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.
Curious about exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see the potential reimbursement amounts:
| 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 |
To check your eligibility for Air Europa delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
Air Europa Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to assist you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s what you need to know:
If your flight is cancelled within two weeks of you’re supposed to leave, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline can avoid paying if they can get you on another flight that doesn’t significantly disrupt your travel.
The airline can avoid paying you if they arrange a replacement flight that meets the following conditions:
| 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 |
If you accept another flight from the airline, you can still get compensation. What matters most is when you reach your final destination.
The amount you could receive is based on a couple of points:
- The distance of your flight
- The delay in your arrival
As a result, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you might still get some compensation.
Check out the following table for more information:
| 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 |
The airline might not have to compensate you if they can provide a transfer to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you’re just a little late, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Air Europa
It’s essential to know the process of claiming the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws well and will do our best to get you your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Remember that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed because of operational reasons or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as inclement weather or air traffic control decisions, you are entitled to compensation.
Which Air Europa Flights are Covered by EU261?
The European Union’s laws for protecting air passengers are comprehensive in scope. They cover every flight leaving an airport in an EU member state and any flight coming into an airport within an EU country when an EU-based airline operates the flight.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also apply to airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means if you’re flying with any airline to, from, or within Europe, you most likely have these rights. It’s helpful to be aware of these regulations – they’re there to assist you if something goes wrong with your flight. They ensure you’re not left on your own when your trip arrangements fall through.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Air Europa isn’t necessarily responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, things happen that the airline can’t control, like severe weather conditions or unexpected problems.
For instance, if there’s a sudden storm, an emergency at the airport, or air traffic controllers go on strike, Air Europa isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline can’t do anything about.
When these things happen, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t viewed as doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues occur. However, Air Europa must prove that the cancellation or delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances in order to avoid paying.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202622:05 | Air Europa 2719 | (AUH) (SIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202621:00 | Air Europa 2734 | (AUH) (HKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202620:50 | Air Europa 2726 | (AUH) (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202620:20 | Air Europa 6102 | (PMI) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202619:25 | Air Europa 2137 | (ACE) (LPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:20 | Air Europa 2706 | (MEL) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:00 | Air Europa 5050 | (AGP) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:50 | Air Europa 3128 | (BCN) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:45 | Air Europa 2151 | (ACE) (TFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:35 | Air Europa 2710 | (SYD) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:30 | Air Europa 2739 | (HKT) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:30 | Air Europa 2149 | (LPA) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:10 | Air Europa 7703 | (MAD) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:00 | Air Europa 5039 | (MAD) (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:30 | Air Europa 2131 | (LPA) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:25 | Air Europa 3751 | (BER) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:15 | Air Europa 2350 | (GRU) (AJU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:15 | Air Europa 2731 | (AUH) (HKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:05 | Air Europa 2724 | (AUH) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:15 | Air Europa 2132 | (ACE) (LPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:05 | Air Europa 2162 | (ACE) (TFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:30 | Air Europa 5036 | (AGP) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:15 | Air Europa 3753 | (AMS) (BER) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:00 | Air Europa 2135 | (LPA) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:45 | Air Europa 2161 | (TFN) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:50 | Air Europa 2402 | (MXP) (BEY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:45 | Air Europa 1172 | (BRU) (MAD) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:40 | Air Europa 4007 | (PMI) (VLC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:40 | Air Europa 3743 | (AMS) (ARN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:30 | Air Europa 2113 | (LPA) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:55 | Air Europa 3255 | (ARN) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:40 | Air Europa 3552 | (CGK) (DPS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:05 | Air Europa 2557 | (MEX) (AGU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202607:20 | Air Europa 1171 | (MAD) (BRU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:30 | Air Europa 3744 | (ARN) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:00 | Air Europa 3748 | (KRK) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:00 | Air Europa 3758 | (BER) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202602:10 | Air Europa 2732 | (AUH) (HKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202623:00 | Air Europa 3279 | (CPH) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202621:45 | Air Europa 3167 | (FCO) (TRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202621:15 | Air Europa 2734 | (AUH) (HKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202619:10 | Air Europa 7237 | (MAD) (LCG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:25 | Air Europa 3206 | (CTA) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:15 | Air Europa 1173 | (MAD) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Air Europa 3187 | (FLR) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Air Europa 1047 | (MAD) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:25 | Air Europa 3751 | (BER) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:05 | Air Europa 2316 | (GRU) (BSB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:05 | Air Europa 3672 | (BCN) (KWI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:30 | Air Europa 26 | (VVI) (MAD) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:25 | Air Europa 3175 | (FCO) (NAP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:20 | Air Europa 3109 | (FCO) (FLR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:15 | Air Europa 3155 | (FCO) (REG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:40 | Air Europa 3100 | (ATH) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:15 | Air Europa 3753 | (AMS) (BER) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.01.202620:45 | Air Europa 3795 | (AMS) (HEL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:59 | Air Europa 3321 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:50 | Air Europa 4011 | (PMI) (VLC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:20 | Air Europa 2706 | (MEL) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:15 | Air Europa 2863 | (REC) (SSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:05 | Air Europa 4014 | (VLC) (PMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:40 | Air Europa 3340 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:10 | Air Europa 2928 | (CGH) (SSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:00 | Air Europa 2239 | (TLS) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:00 | Air Europa 2239 | (TLS) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:25 | Air Europa 83 | (MAD) (SSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:15 | Air Europa 4065 | (MAD) (VLC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:55 | Air Europa 2601 | (GIG) (SSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:25 | Air Europa 1029 | (MAD) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:05 | Air Europa 3793 | (AMS) (HEL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:05 | Air Europa 2952 | (REC) (SSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202612:25 | Air Europa 2667 | (REC) (SSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202611:30 | Air Europa 2543 | (MEX) (QRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:35 | Air Europa 1145 | (MAD) (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:35 | Air Europa 2213 | (GVA) (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:00 | Air Europa 3284 | (OSL) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202609:55 | Air Europa 2249 | (CDG) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202606:05 | Air Europa 3760 | (HAM) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.01.202602:20 | Air Europa 2716 | (AUH) (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202623:05 | Air Europa 3270 | (CPH) (GOT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202622:25 | Air Europa 2452 | (MEX) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202621:00 | Air Europa 3775 | (AMS) (BER) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
04.01.202620:45 | Air Europa 2267 | (CDG) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202620:40 | Air Europa 2705 | (AUH) (MEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202620:30 | Air Europa 2110 | (SPC) (TFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202619:00 | Air Europa 2118 | (TFN) (LPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:59 | Air Europa 3321 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:59 | Air Europa 3321 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:59 | Air Europa 3321 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:59 | Air Europa 3321 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:59 | Air Europa 3321 | (JFK) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:35 | Air Europa 3247 | (MAD) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:05 | Air Europa 2140 | (FUE) (TFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:00 | Air Europa 2154 | (TFN) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:00 | Air Europa 2156 | (SPC) (TFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:50 | Air Europa 8006 | (TFN) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:20 | Air Europa 3185 | (FCO) (GOA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:00 | Air Europa 2155 | (TFN) (SPC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202616:45 | Air Europa 2151 | (ACE) (TFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202616:35 | Air Europa 2710 | (SYD) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
