Air France Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation

Yurii Moskalenko
07.08.2024
Updated 05.05.2025

Dealing with flight issues can be really frustrating. However, the good news is that the European Union has regulations to support travelers when things go wrong. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s a good idea to be aware of these regulations. They can be useful if your flight goes off course.

Being aware of your options can make handling travel complications a lot simpler. While it won’t make your flight go any faster, it can help you feel less stressed when things get disrupted.

Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004

EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws guarantee airlines assist their passengers when things go wrong.

When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:

  • Food and drinks
  • A hotel room if you’re stranded overnight
  • Transportation to and from the hotel
  • Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes

If you’re delayed for a long time 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 representatives about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.

Air France Flight Delay Compensation

Delays with flights from Air France can be very frustrating. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stranded for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.

Regulations in the UK and EU are in your favor. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What matters is when you reach your destination, not when you take off. So monitor your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.

How much you get depends on your flight distance. A brief trip won’t be compensated as highly as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed the same amount of time.

Curious about exactly how much you could get? Take a look at the table below to see how much money you might get:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Air France Flight Cancellation Compensation

The EU has laws to help you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s what you should know:

In the event of a flight cancellation within two weeks of your scheduled departure, you could be eligible for 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 may not need to compensate you if they provide an alternative flight that meets the following conditions:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight

If you choose to board a different flight from the airline, you can still get compensation. The key factor is when you reach your final destination.

Your potential compensation is based on two things:

  1. How far you’re flying
  2. The delay in your arrival

Therefore, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you could still be eligible for compensation.

Check out the following table to see more details:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

The airline may not need 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 France

It’s crucial to be aware of the process of claiming the compensation you’re eligible for under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
  • Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to get you your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.

Remember that it is your right as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed because of operational issues or technical difficulties, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.

Which Air France Flights are Covered by EU261?

The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are far-reaching. They cover any flight taking off from a European Union member state airport and any flight coming into an airport in an EU member state if the flight is operated by an EU airline.

ItineraryCovered by EU 261
Flights departing EU airports✅ Covered
Flights arriving at EU airports✅ Covered

These regulations also include airlines from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. This means if you’re flying with any airline to, from, or within Europe, you probably have these rights. It’s good to be aware of these laws – they exist to help you if issues arise with your flight. They make sure you’re not stranded when your travel plans go awry.

When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation

Air France isn’t always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, events occur that the airline is powerless against, like really bad weather or unexpected problems.

For example, if there’s a sudden storm, an airport emergency, or an air traffic control strike, Air France cannot be held accountable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline is unable to prevent.

When these events take place, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t viewed as doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties arise.

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.

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Date Airline (Flight number) Route Status Your compensation

29.05.202519:25

Air France

3384

Okayama (OKJ)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202519:10

Air France

8023

Tokyo (CTS)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

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29.05.202519:10

Air France

7876

Seoul (ICN)

Sydney (SYD)

delayed

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29.05.202519:00

Air France

5389

Seoul (ICN)

Tokyo (KIX)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202516:55

Air France

8018

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202516:30

Air France

963

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Paris (CDG)

delayed

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29.05.202515:30

Air France

3320

Hanoi (HAN)

Phnom Penh (SAI)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202513:45

Air France

2669

Seattle (SEA)

Portland (PDX)

delayed

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29.05.202512:35

Air France

9257

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

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29.05.202511:55

Air France

5496

Tokyo (HND)

Kagoshima (KOJ)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202511:30

Air France

3137

Amsterdam (AMS)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

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29.05.202511:30

Air France

5486

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (ITM)

delayed

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29.05.202510:30

Air France

3958

Johannesburg (JNB)

Bulawayo (BUQ)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202510:20

Air France

8992

Amsterdam (AMS)

Seattle (SEA)

cancelled

Claim Refund

29.05.202510:20

Air France

8020

Tokyo (HND)

Okayama (OKJ)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202510:05

Air France

5483

Tokyo (HND)

Nagasaki (NGS)

delayed

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29.05.202509:35

Air France

1294

Paris (CDG)

Budapest (BUD)

delayed

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29.05.202509:30

Air France

186

Paris (CDG)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

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29.05.202509:15

Air France

3139

Amsterdam (AMS)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

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29.05.202508:50

Air France

3389

Tokyo (HND)

Hiroshima (HIJ)

delayed

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29.05.202508:30

Air France

8023

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (ITM)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202508:25

Air France

9607

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

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29.05.202507:30

Air France

5683

Santa Ana (SNA)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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29.05.202507:00

Air France

5838

Covington (CVG)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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29.05.202506:30

Air France

8017

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

delayed

Claim Refund

29.05.202501:35

Air France

8201

Nairobi (NBO)

Entebbe (EBB)

cancelled

Claim Refund

28.05.202523:15

Air France

719

(DSS)

Paris (CDG)

cancelled

Claim Refund

28.05.202523:05

Air France

4568

Copenhagen (CPH)

Aalborg (AAL)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202522:00

Air France

274

Paris (CDG)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202520:30

Air France

5366

Seoul (ICN)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

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28.05.202520:15

Air France

2676

Los Angeles (LAX)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202519:01

Air France

2107

Tallahassee (TLH)

Atlanta (ATL)

delayed

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28.05.202518:40

Air France

2278

Seattle (SEA)

Boise (BOI)

delayed

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28.05.202518:20

Air France

3275

Philipsburg (SXM)

Nevis (NEV)

cancelled

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28.05.202517:05

Air France

6638

Bucharest (OTP)

Satu Mare (SUJ)

delayed

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28.05.202517:00

Air France

718

Paris (CDG)

(DSS)

delayed

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28.05.202516:55

Air France

8018

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

delayed

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28.05.202516:00

Air France

7115

Johannesburg (JNB)

Richards Bay (RCB)

delayed

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28.05.202516:00

Air France

3622

Paris (CDG)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202515:50

Air France

1958

Sao Paulo (GRU)

Ilheus (IOS)

delayed

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28.05.202514:40

Air France

3599

Amsterdam (AMS)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202514:35

Air France

5212

Shanghai (XIY)

Karamay (KRY)

delayed

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28.05.202514:20

Air France

8423

Amsterdam (AMS)

Dubai (DXB)

delayed

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28.05.202513:45

Air France

2506

Phoenix (PHX)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202513:45

Air France

7923

San Francisco (SFO)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202513:05

Air France

5491

Tokyo (HND)

Komatsu (KMQ)

delayed

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28.05.202512:40

Air France

8013

Tokyo (HND)

Nagasaki (NGS)

delayed

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28.05.202511:50

Air France

3946

Johannesburg (JNB)

Kasane (BBK)

delayed

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28.05.202511:30

Air France

5486

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (ITM)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202510:40

Air France

2093

Anchorage (ANC)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202510:30

Air France

3958

Johannesburg (JNB)

Bulawayo (BUQ)

delayed

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28.05.202510:05

Air France

5483

Tokyo (HND)

Nagasaki (NGS)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202509:30

Air France

186

Paris (CDG)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202509:25

Air France

8016

Tokyo (HND)

Matsuyama (MYJ)

delayed

Claim Refund

28.05.202508:05

Air France

5495

Tokyo (HND)

Kagoshima (KOJ)

delayed

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28.05.202505:30

Air France

1385

Tunis (TUN)

Paris (CDG)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202523:13

Air France

5539

Panama City (PTY)

Santo Domingo (SDQ)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202522:59

Air France

2304

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202522:50

Air France

5796

New York (JFK)

Buffalo (BUF)

delayed

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27.05.202522:42

Air France

8707

Atlanta (ATL)

Tulsa (TUL)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202521:45

Air France

8831

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202521:20

Air France

6866

Atlanta (ATL)

Des Moines (DSM)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202520:40

Air France

8673

Salt Lake City (SLC)

Twin Falls (TWF)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202520:33

Air France

5627

Atlanta (ATL)

Tucson (TUS)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202520:15

Air France

8746

Los Angeles (LAX)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:45

Air France

3687

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:33

Air France

2277

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202519:25

Air France

3384

Okayama (OKJ)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202519:15

Air France

4226

Helsinki (HEL)

Kittila (KTT)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202518:59

Air France

2433

Los Angeles (LAX)

Tucson (TUS)

delayed

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27.05.202518:55

Air France

8025

Miyazaki (KMI)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

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27.05.202518:45

Air France

2446

Denver (DEN)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202517:00

Air France

2953

Atlanta (ATL)

Tulsa (TUL)

delayed

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27.05.202516:55

Air France

8018

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

delayed

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27.05.202516:22

Air France

2410

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202516:00

Air France

3622

Paris (CDG)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202515:50

Air France

604

Fort De France (FDF)

Cayenne (CAY)

delayed

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27.05.202514:35

Air France

8327

Bremen (BRE)

Amsterdam (AMS)

delayed

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27.05.202514:35

Air France

7154

Skukuza (SZK)

Johannesburg (JNB)

delayed

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27.05.202514:30

Air France

7142

Hoedspruit (HDS)

Johannesburg (JNB)

delayed

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27.05.202514:18

Air France

2166

Los Angeles (LAX)

Tucson (TUS)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202513:30

Air France

8503

New York (JFK)

Buffalo (BUF)

delayed

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27.05.202513:05

Air France

5491

Tokyo (HND)

Komatsu (KMQ)

delayed

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27.05.202512:05

Air France

2869

Buffalo (BUF)

Atlanta (ATL)

delayed

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27.05.202512:05

Air France

3944

Johannesburg (JNB)

Maun (MUB)

delayed

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27.05.202511:50

Air France

3946

Johannesburg (JNB)

Kasane (BBK)

delayed

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27.05.202511:50

Air France

1285

Tunis (TUN)

Paris (CDG)

delayed

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27.05.202510:55

Air France

9770

Rome (LIN)

Bari (BRI)

delayed

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27.05.202510:35

Air France

7123

Johannesburg (JNB)

Richards Bay (RCB)

delayed

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27.05.202510:30

Air France

3958

Johannesburg (JNB)

Bulawayo (BUQ)

delayed

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27.05.202510:25

Air France

8528

Seattle (SEA)

Vancouver (YVR)

delayed

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27.05.202510:20

Air France

8992

Amsterdam (AMS)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202510:15

Air France

3186

Zurich (BSL)

Amsterdam (AMS)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202510:10

Air France

5495

Tokyo (HND)

Kagoshima (KOJ)

delayed

Claim Refund

27.05.202510:00

Air France

7923

San Francisco (SFO)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202509:50

Air France

1085

Tunis (TUN)

Paris (CDG)

delayed

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27.05.202509:45

Air France

3837

Aalborg (AAL)

Copenhagen (CPH)

delayed

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27.05.202509:25

Air France

8016

Tokyo (HND)

Matsuyama (MYJ)

delayed

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27.05.202508:05

Air France

5495

Tokyo (HND)

Kagoshima (KOJ)

delayed

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27.05.202506:30

Air France

8017

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

delayed

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Yurii Moskalenko
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Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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