Coping with flight issues can be very annoying. However, the good news is that the European Union has regulations to assist travelers when things don’t go as planned. 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 is disrupted.
Knowing what you’re entitled to can make dealing with travel issues a lot simpler. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can reduce your anxiety when things go wrong.
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 offer you:
- Refreshments and snacks
- Accommodation if you’re stuck 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 receive:
- A refund
- An alternative flight
- Compensation to make up for the inconvenience
Don’t forget to inquire with airline workers about these entitlements if your plans change. They are obligated to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Air Greenland Flight Delay Compensation
Flight delays from Air Greenland can be really annoying. However there’s some good news: 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 on your side. You could get up to €600 per person. What is important is when you arrive, not when you take off. So pay attention to your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
The amount you receive depends on your flight distance. A short flight won’t get you as much money as a long one, even if they’re both delayed the same amount of time.
Want to know exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see what compensation you could receive:
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 |
Air Greenland Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to protect you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s the important information:
If your flight gets cancelled less than two weeks before your planned travel date, you might get compensation of up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they rebook you on a different flight that doesn’t mess up your plans too much.
The carrier can bypass compensation 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 choose to board another flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The key factor is your arrival time at your destination.
Your potential compensation depends on two things:
- How far you’re flying
- The delay in your arrival
So, even if you arrive later than planned, you may still receive some compensation.
Look at the table below 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 with a slight delay, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Air Greenland
It’s crucial to be aware of how to request the compensation you deserve under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s how to do it:
- 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 understand the EU laws thoroughly and will do our best to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Keep in mind that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed due to operational issues or mechanical problems, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.
Which Air Greenland Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are far-reaching. They apply to every flight leaving an airport within an EU country and any flight coming into an airport in an EU member state 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, within, or from Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s good to know about these regulations – they’re in place to assist you if problems occur with your flight. They make sure you’re not abandoned when your trip arrangements go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Air Greenland isn’t necessarily at fault 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 an air traffic control strike, Air Greenland cannot be held accountable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline is unable to prevent.
When these events take place, you probably won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t viewed as doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties occur.
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 |
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29.03.202516:05 | Air Greenland 414 | Narsarsuaq (UAK) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
29.03.202514:20 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | delayed | Refunds |
29.03.202509:35 | Air Greenland 253 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
29.03.202508:40 | Air Greenland 252 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
29.03.202508:15 | Air Greenland 502 | Nuuk (GOH) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202517:00 | Air Greenland 512 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Ilulissat (JAV) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202516:15 | Air Greenland 488 | Sisimiut (JHS) Ilulissat (JAV) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202516:10 | Air Greenland 207 | Upernavik (JUV) Ilulissat (JAV) | delayed | Refunds |
27.03.202515:50 | Air Greenland 627 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
27.03.202514:00 | Air Greenland 634 | Nuuk (GOH) Kulusuk (KUS) | delayed | Refunds |
27.03.202513:15 | Air Greenland 6822 | Nuuk (GOH) Pituffik (THU) | delayed | Refunds |
26.03.202517:30 | Air Greenland 711 | Reykjavik (KEF) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
26.03.202514:30 | Air Greenland 513 | Ilulissat (JAV) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | delayed | Refunds |
26.03.202513:50 | Air Greenland 3412 | Narsarsuaq (UAK) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
25.03.202514:30 | Air Greenland 782 | Nuuk (GOH) Copenhagen (CPH) | cancelled | Refunds |
24.03.202519:15 | Air Greenland 489 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
24.03.202513:40 | Air Greenland 255 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
24.03.202512:45 | Air Greenland 254 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
23.03.202513:15 | Air Greenland 595 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202516:30 | Air Greenland 3711 | Reykjavik (KEF) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202516:05 | Air Greenland 414 | Narsarsuaq (UAK) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202514:20 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202509:35 | Air Greenland 502 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Ilulissat (JAV) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202509:35 | Air Greenland 253 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202508:15 | Air Greenland 502 | Nuuk (GOH) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | delayed | Refunds |
22.03.202507:30 | Air Greenland 3206 | Ilulissat (JAV) Upernavik (JUV) | delayed | Refunds |
21.03.202519:15 | Air Greenland 489 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
21.03.202518:00 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
21.03.202513:40 | Air Greenland 255 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
21.03.202512:45 | Air Greenland 254 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
20.03.202517:35 | Air Greenland 1599 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
20.03.202515:15 | Air Greenland 597 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
20.03.202514:30 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | delayed | Refunds |
20.03.202514:25 | Air Greenland 596 | Nuuk (GOH) Ilulissat (JAV) | delayed | Refunds |
20.03.202514:20 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
19.03.202518:00 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
19.03.202514:25 | Air Greenland 227 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
19.03.202512:45 | Air Greenland 254 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
19.03.202508:35 | Air Greenland 6801 | Copenhagen (CPH) Pituffik (THU) | delayed | Refunds |
18.03.202515:50 | Air Greenland 627 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
18.03.202515:40 | Air Greenland 259 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
18.03.202514:40 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | delayed | Refunds |
18.03.202514:30 | Air Greenland 782 | Nuuk (GOH) Copenhagen (CPH) | delayed | Refunds |
18.03.202514:20 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
17.03.202514:30 | Air Greenland 206 | Ilulissat (JAV) Upernavik (JUV) | delayed | Refunds |
17.03.202514:25 | Air Greenland 227 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
17.03.202514:15 | Air Greenland 412 | Narsarsuaq (UAK) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
17.03.202513:40 | Air Greenland 255 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
17.03.202512:45 | Air Greenland 254 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
15.03.202516:00 | Air Greenland 259 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
15.03.202515:15 | Air Greenland 597 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
15.03.202514:40 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
15.03.202510:00 | Air Greenland 3252 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
14.03.202518:00 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
12.03.202517:00 | Air Greenland 3412 | Nuuk (GOH) Narsarsuaq (UAK) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202516:40 | Air Greenland 4259 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202515:50 | Air Greenland 627 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202515:40 | Air Greenland 4259 | Sisimiut (JHS) Maniitsoq (JSU) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202515:40 | Air Greenland 3711 | Reykjavik (KEF) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202515:20 | Air Greenland 597 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202514:40 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | delayed | Refunds |
11.03.202514:20 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.03.202513:15 | Air Greenland 597 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | delayed | Refunds |