Dealing with flight problems can be quite upsetting. 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 smart to be aware of these regulations. They can help you out if your flight goes off course.
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 handling travel complications 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
If your flight faces disruptions in the EU, you’ll get aid. EU laws ensure airlines look after 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 stranded 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 workers about these entitlements if your plans change. They have to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
DAT Airline Flight Delay Compensation
Flight delays from DAT Airline can be really annoying. However there’s a bright side: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours owing to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Laws in the UK and EU are in your favor. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What matters is when you arrive, not when you depart. 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 get you as much money as a long one, even if they’re both delayed equally.
Curious about exactly how much you could get? Take a look at 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 |
To check your eligibility for DAT Airline delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
DAT Airline Flight Cancellation Compensation
The EU has regulations to protect you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s the important information:
If your flight gets cancelled within two weeks of your planned travel date, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they offer you an alternative flight that doesn’t mess up your plans too much.
The airline may not need to compensate 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 a different flight from the airline, you’re still eligible for compensation. What matters most is when you reach your final destination.
Your potential compensation is based on two factors:
- 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.
Look at the table below 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 if you’re just a little late, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from DAT Airline
It’s important to know how to claim the compensation you deserve under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Complete 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 manage the process. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Remember that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational reasons or technical difficulties, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including inclement weather or air traffic control decisions, you are entitled to compensation.
Which DAT Airline Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union have a wide-ranging scope. They apply to every flight leaving an airport within an EU country and any flight coming into an airport in an EU member state 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 apply to airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means when you travel with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you most likely have these rights. It’s important to know about these laws – they’re in place to help you if something goes wrong with your flight. They guarantee you’re not stranded when your travel plans go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
DAT Airline isn’t always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. Occasionally, things happen that the airline has no control over, like severe weather conditions or unexpected problems.
For instance, if there’s unexpected severe weather, an airport emergency, or air traffic controllers go on strike, DAT Airline isn’t responsible. 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 seen as doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties arise. However, DAT Airline must prove that the delay or cancellation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202614:25 | Danish Air 881 | (FIH) (EBB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:20 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:10 | Danish Air 524 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:20 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:30 | Danish Air 881 | (FIH) (EBB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:10 | Danish Air 524 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:10 | Danish Air 546 | (OSL) (SRP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:40 | Danish Air 545 | (SRP) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:15 | Danish Air 576 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:20 | Danish Air | (RNN) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202611:30 | Danish Air | (CPH) (RNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:35 | Danish Air | (CPH) (RNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202618:20 | Danish Air 526 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202613:15 | Danish Air 903 | (ABV) (EBB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:45 | Danish Air 574 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202609:10 | Danish Air 571 | (FRO) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202604:50 | Danish Air 901 | (LOS) (EBB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:15 | Danish Air 578 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:50 | Danish Air | (OLA) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:40 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202618:30 | Danish Air 524 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202618:10 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202616:25 | Danish Air | (OLA) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202614:00 | Danish Air 523 | (RRS) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202522:20 | Danish Air 444 | (EBB) (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202516:20 | Danish Air 574 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202515:00 | Danish Air 523 | (RRS) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202514:25 | Danish Air 881 | (FIH) (EBB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202513:40 | Danish Air 524 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:10 | Danish Air 524 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:10 | Danish Air 546 | (OSL) (SRP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202516:40 | Danish Air 545 | (SRP) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202515:40 | Danish Air 146 | (MUC) (PAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202515:25 | Danish Air | (OLA) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202518:10 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202520:50 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202518:20 | Danish Air 526 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202518:20 | Danish Air 1836 | (PNL) (TPS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:05 | Danish Air | (CPH) (RNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202513:55 | Danish Air | (RNN) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202510:10 | Danish Air 578 | (BGO) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202520:15 | Danish Air 578 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202519:20 | Danish Air 546 | (OSL) (SRP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202518:40 | Danish Air 579 | (FRO) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202517:00 | Danish Air 576 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202514:40 | Danish Air | (OSL) (OLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202513:00 | Danish Air | (OLA) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202510:05 | Danish Air 1822 | (TPS) (PMO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202509:00 | Danish Air 737 | (CDG) (RVN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202508:45 | Danish Air 881 | (FIH) (EBB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.12.202509:05 | Danish Air 142 | (MUC) (PAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202520:15 | Danish Air 578 | (OSL) (FRO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202519:15 | Danish Air 543 | (CDG) (MIR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202518:10 | Danish Air 524 | (OSL) (RRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202518:10 | Danish Air 546 | (OSL) (SRP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
