Dealing with flight problems can be quite upsetting. However, the good news is that the European Union has regulations to support travelers when things get messed up. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s smart to know about these protections. They can come in handy if your flight is disrupted.
These protections are known as air passenger rights, which are legal entitlements under EU regulation that safeguard travelers in cases of flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings.
Knowing what you’re entitled to can make dealing with travel problems much easier. While it won’t make your flight go any faster, it can reduce your anxiety when things go wrong.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
If your flight encounters issues in the European Union, you’ll get aid. EU laws make sure airlines take care of 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 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;
- An alternative flight;
- Compensation to make up for the trouble.
Remember to inquire with airline representatives about these entitlements if your plans change. They have to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
BH Air Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from BH Air can be really annoying. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re delayed 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 get up to €600 per person. What counts is when you reach your destination, not when you leave. So monitor your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
Your compensation depends on how far you’re flying. A short flight won’t get you as much money as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.
Want to know 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 BH Air delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
BH Air Flight Cancellation Compensation
The EU has laws to protect you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s what you should know:
If your flight gets cancelled within two weeks of you’re supposed to leave, you might get compensation as much as €600. But there’s a catch – the airline can avoid paying if they can get you on another flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
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 accept an alternative flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The key factor is when you reach your final destination.
How much money you might get is determined by two factors:
- How far you’re flying
- The time difference between the scheduled and actual arrival
As a result, even if you arrive later than planned, you may still receive some compensation.
Look at 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 be required to compensate you if they can provide a transfer to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you arrive shortly after the scheduled time, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from BH Air
It’s essential to understand the process of claiming the compensation you’re eligible for under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to secure your compensation. You only pay us 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 reasons or mechanical problems, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.
Which BH Air 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 an airport within an EU country and every flight landing at a European Union member state airport provided the airline is based in the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also cover airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re flying with any airline within, to, or from Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s helpful to understand these laws – they’re there to support you if something goes wrong with your flight. They guarantee you’re not stranded when your travel plans don’t work out.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
BH Air is not always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. Occasionally, things happen that the airline can’t control, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
For example, if there’s unexpected severe weather, an urgent situation at the airport, or a strike by air traffic controllers, BH Air is not liable. 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 arise. However, BH Air 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.
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