Coping with flight issues can be very annoying. However, the positive thing is that the European Union has regulations to support travelers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re traveling by air in the EU, it’s a good idea to be aware of these protections. They can be useful if your flight goes off course.
These protections are known as air passenger rights, which are legal entitlements under EU regulation that safeguard travelers in cases of flight delays, cancellations, and overbookings.
Understanding your rights can make handling travel issues less stressful. 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 ensure airlines assist their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Meals and beverages;
- 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 get:
- A refund;
- A different flight option;
- Compensation to make up for the inconvenience.
Don’t forget to ask airline representatives about these things if your plans change. They have to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Air Greenland Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from Air Greenland can be really annoying. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours owing to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Regulations in the UK and EU are on your side. You could receive up to €600 per person. What matters is when you reach your destination, 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 the length of your journey. A brief trip won’t get you as much money as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.
Interested in learning exactly how much you could get? Take a look at 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 Greenland delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
Air Greenland Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to assist you if your flight gets cancelled. Here’s what you should know:
If your flight is cancelled less than two weeks before your planned travel date, you might get compensation up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they rebook you on a different flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
The airline can avoid paying you if they provide an alternative 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 a different flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The most important thing is your arrival time at your destination.
Your potential compensation depends on two factors:
- How far you’re flying
- The delay in your arrival
As a result, even if the alternative flight is delayed, you might still get some compensation.
Look at the following table to see more details:
| 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 may not need to compensate you if they can provide transportation to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even with a slight delay, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Air Greenland
It’s essential to understand how to claim the compensation you’re eligible for under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s how to do it:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to secure your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
Don’t forget that you’re entitled as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed due to operational issues or mechanical problems, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like inclement weather or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.
Which Air Greenland Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are comprehensive in scope. They cover any flight taking off from a European Union member state airport and to all flights arriving at 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 include airlines from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. This means when you travel with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s important to know about these regulations – they exist to help you if issues arise with your flight. They ensure you’re not abandoned when your trip arrangements go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Air Greenland isn’t always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Occasionally, events occur that the airline has no control over, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
For example, if there’s an abrupt major weather event, an airport emergency, or an air traffic control strike, Air Greenland is not liable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.
When these situations occur, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues arise. However, Air Greenland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.11.202519:15 | Air Greenland 1599 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202519:00 | Air Greenland 489 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202517:45 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202517:35 | Air Greenland 207 | Upernavik (JUV) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202515:55 | Air Greenland 206 | Ilulissat (JAV) Upernavik (JUV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202516:25 | Air Greenland 274 | Aasiaat (JEG) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:55 | Air Greenland 6823 | Pituffik (THU) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:35 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:25 | Air Greenland 6822 | Nuuk (GOH) Pituffik (THU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:25 | Air Greenland 4264 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:25 | Air Greenland 4264 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:55 | Air Greenland 711 | Reykjavik (KEF) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202515:00 | Air Greenland 1265 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202513:40 | Air Greenland 1498 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202516:50 | Air Greenland 627 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202514:05 | Air Greenland 3635 | Kulusuk (KUS) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202512:45 | Air Greenland 5320 | Nuuk (GOH) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:20 | Air Greenland 413 | Nuuk (GOH) Narsarsuaq (UAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202513:00 | Air Greenland 1265 | Sisimiut (JHS) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202512:50 | Air Greenland 272 | Aasiaat (JEG) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202511:05 | Air Greenland 272 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202508:25 | Air Greenland 4264 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202517:25 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202516:55 | Air Greenland 711 | Reykjavik (KEF) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202511:50 | Air Greenland 272 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202511:30 | Air Greenland 6802 | Pituffik (THU) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202508:35 | Air Greenland 6801 | Copenhagen (CPH) Pituffik (THU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202508:00 | Air Greenland 401 | Nuuk (GOH) Narsarsuaq (UAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202516:50 | Air Greenland 627 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202514:40 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202509:10 | Air Greenland 3226 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202507:45 | Air Greenland 3226 | Nuuk (GOH) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202512:05 | Air Greenland 272 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202516:55 | Air Greenland 711 | Reykjavik (KEF) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202510:10 | Air Greenland 4264 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202519:40 | Air Greenland 489 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202514:55 | Air Greenland 1265 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202514:50 | Air Greenland 206 | Ilulissat (JAV) Upernavik (JUV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202511:50 | Air Greenland 272 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202503:00 | Air Greenland 3782 | Nuuk (GOH) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202513:40 | Air Greenland 627 | Qaanaaq (NAQ) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202518:50 | Air Greenland 513 | Ilulissat (JAV) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202518:35 | Air Greenland 1597 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202517:00 | Air Greenland 512 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202516:40 | Air Greenland 207 | Upernavik (JUV) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202516:15 | Air Greenland 1265 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202515:05 | Air Greenland 1265 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202515:00 | Air Greenland 206 | Ilulissat (JAV) Upernavik (JUV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202512:45 | Air Greenland 594 | Nuuk (GOH) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202511:40 | Air Greenland 592 | Nuuk (GOH) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202513:45 | Air Greenland 599 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202511:50 | Air Greenland 598 | Nuuk (GOH) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202515:45 | Air Greenland 513 | Ilulissat (JAV) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202515:15 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202514:40 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202508:30 | Air Greenland 421 | Paamiut (JFR) Narsarsuaq (UAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202516:30 | Air Greenland 274 | Aasiaat (JEG) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202514:45 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202514:35 | Air Greenland 258 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202508:20 | Air Greenland 572 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202506:55 | Air Greenland 540 | Nuuk (GOH) Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202516:10 | Air Greenland 1265 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202515:15 | Air Greenland 772 | Iqaluit (YFB) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202515:05 | Air Greenland 1498 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202514:55 | Air Greenland 771 | Nuuk (GOH) Iqaluit (YFB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202514:55 | Air Greenland 1265 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202508:35 | Air Greenland 6801 | Copenhagen (CPH) Pituffik (THU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.09.202516:25 | Air Greenland 274 | Aasiaat (JEG) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.09.202516:25 | Air Greenland 274 | Aasiaat (JEG) Ilulissat (JAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.09.202515:25 | Air Greenland 597 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.09.202514:35 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.09.202515:45 | Air Greenland 1498 | Nuuk (GOH) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.09.202515:40 | Air Greenland 206 | Ilulissat (JAV) Upernavik (JUV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.09.202513:35 | Air Greenland 599 | Ilulissat (JAV) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.09.202514:45 | Air Greenland 274 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.09.202514:20 | Air Greenland 413 | Nuuk (GOH) Narsarsuaq (UAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.09.202514:00 | Air Greenland 4711 | Akureyri (AEY) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.09.202512:20 | Air Greenland 257 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.09.202510:55 | Air Greenland 256 | Nuuk (GOH) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.09.202519:40 | Air Greenland 489 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.09.202518:25 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.09.202515:05 | Air Greenland 1498 | Maniitsoq (JSU) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.09.202514:25 | Air Greenland 1265 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.09.202511:50 | Air Greenland 272 | Nuuk (GOH) Aasiaat (JEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.09.202514:30 | Air Greenland 782 | Nuuk (GOH) Copenhagen (CPH) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
24.09.202519:40 | Air Greenland 489 | Sisimiut (JHS) Nuuk (GOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.09.202518:25 | Air Greenland 489 | Ilulissat (JAV) Sisimiut (JHS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.09.202514:25 | Air Greenland 1265 | Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Maniitsoq (JSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
