Handling flight disruptions can be very annoying. However, the positive thing is that the European Union has laws to support travelers when things get messed up. If you’re flying in the EU, it’s a good idea to be aware of these regulations. They can come in handy if your flight is disrupted.
Understanding your rights can make dealing with travel complications 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
If your flight has problems in the EU, you’ll get help. EU laws ensure airlines look after their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:
- Meals and beverages
- A hotel room 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 be entitled to:
- A refund
- An alternative flight
- Compensation to make up for the trouble
Don’t forget to inquire with airline workers about these things if your plans change. They have to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
EasyJet Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from EasyJet can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: if you’re stuck waiting 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 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 how far you’re flying. A brief trip won’t get you as much money as a long one, even if they’re both delayed equally.
Want to know 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 |
EasyJet Flight Cancellation Compensation
The EU has regulations to help you if your flight gets cancelled. Here’s what you need to know:
If your flight gets cancelled within two weeks of your scheduled departure, you could be eligible for compensation of up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they can get you on another flight that doesn’t significantly disrupt your travel.
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 agree to take an alternative flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The most important thing is when you reach your final destination.
The amount you could receive depends on two things:
- The length of your flight
- How late you arrive
So, even if you arrive later than planned, you could still be eligible for compensation.
Refer to the table below to understand better:
| 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 a transfer to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you arrive shortly after the scheduled time, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from EasyJet
It’s important to know how to request the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- 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 well and will do our best to secure your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Remember that it is your right 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 EasyJet Flights are Covered by EU261?
The European Union’s laws for protecting air passengers have a wide-ranging scope. They apply to all flights departing from an airport in an EU member state and any flight coming into an airport within an EU country 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 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 exist to support you if something goes wrong with your flight. They ensure you’re not left on your own when your travel plans fall through.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
EasyJet isn’t always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. At times, things happen that the airline can’t control, like really bad weather or unexpected problems.
For example, if there’s unexpected severe weather, an emergency at the airport, or air traffic controllers go on strike, EasyJet isn’t responsible. 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 seen as doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues 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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202513:00 | easyJet 8634 | Hamburg (HAM) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:00 | easyJet 5702 | Malaga (AGP) London (SEN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:55 | easyJet 1261 | Zurich (BSL) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:50 | easyJet 601 | London (LTN) Edinburgh (EDI) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:10 | easyJet 2431 | London (LTN) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:45 | easyJet 2321 | London (LTN) Menorca (MAH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:25 | easyJet 2435 | London (LTN) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:50 | easyJet 402 | London (LTN) Glasgow (GLA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:40 | easyJet 2337 | London (LTN) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:00 | easyJet 8811 | London (LGW) Tivat (TIV) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202523:05 | easyJet 8558 | Antalya (AYT) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202522:30 | easyJet 8386 | Bordeaux (BOD) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202522:10 | easyJet 8740 | Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:40 | easyJet 8764 | Gudja (MLA) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:40 | easyJet 5720 | Reus (REU) London (SEN) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:25 | easyJet 8821 | London (LGW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:50 | easyJet 2932 | Copenhagen (CPH) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:50 | easyJet 8824 | Krakow (KRK) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:45 | easyJet 2856 | Antalya (AYT) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:15 | easyJet 7004 | Bristol (BRS) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:15 | easyJet 209 | Bristol (BRS) Glasgow (GLA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:05 | easyJet 1118 | Catania (CTA) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:00 | easyJet 1055 | Zurich (BSL) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:15 | easyJet 7074 | Paris (CDG) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:40 | easyJet 7267 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:35 | easyJet 2886 | Geneva (GVA) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:30 | easyJet 1589 | Geneva (GVA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:05 | easyJet 7275 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:45 | easyJet 5053 | Berlin (BER) Napoli (NAP) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:40 | easyJet 7961 | Amsterdam (AMS) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:40 | easyJet 3262 | Berlin (BER) Edinburgh (EDI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | easyJet 5010 | Chania (CHQ) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:35 | easyJet 7274 | Zurich (BSL) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:35 | easyJet 7661 | Lisbon (LIS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:05 | easyJet 1232 | Edinburgh (EDI) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:20 | easyJet 2902 | Paphos (PFO) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:15 | easyJet 2768 | Nice (NCE) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:10 | easyJet 5078 | Catania (CTA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:05 | easyJet 2860 | Istanbul (IST) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:35 | easyJet 1164 | Split (SPU) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:30 | easyJet 2802 | Rhodes (RHO) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:50 | easyJet 4685 | Paris (CDG) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:35 | easyJet 1106 | Olbia (OLB) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:30 | easyJet 1112 | Bari (BRI) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:30 | easyJet 1112 | Bari (BRI) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:25 | easyJet 1066 | Ajaccio (AJA) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:20 | easyJet 6711 | Lisbon (LIS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:15 | easyJet 2837 | Bristol (BRS) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:10 | easyJet 5531 | Amsterdam (AMS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:10 | easyJet 1565 | Geneva (GVA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:00 | easyJet 7733 | Porto (OPO) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:55 | easyJet 316 | Bristol (BRS) Edinburgh (EDI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:40 | easyJet 8205 | London (LGW) Zakinthos (ZTH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:35 | easyJet 2711 | Bristol (BRS) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:20 | easyJet 1163 | Zurich (BSL) Split (SPU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:55 | easyJet 1146 | Athens (ATH) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:45 | easyJet 1009 | Zurich (BSL) Sevilla (SVQ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:40 | easyJet 2844 | Napoli (NAP) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:30 | easyJet 1065 | Zurich (BSL) Ajaccio (AJA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:25 | easyJet 1075 | Zurich (BSL) Montpellier (MPL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:20 | easyJet 1105 | Zurich (BSL) Olbia (OLB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:15 | easyJet 9009 | Bristol (BRS) Manchester (MAN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:10 | easyJet 315 | Edinburgh (EDI) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:05 | easyJet 1111 | Zurich (BSL) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:05 | easyJet 7102 | Zurich (BSL) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:05 | easyJet 1111 | Zurich (BSL) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:25 | easyJet 7510 | Bristol (BRS) Faro (FAO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:20 | easyJet 1264 | Copenhagen (CPH) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:15 | easyJet 5186 | Zurich (BSL) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:00 | easyJet 1036 | Bilbao (BIO) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:50 | easyJet 1272 | Lisbon (LIS) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:35 | easyJet 1182 | Hamburg (HAM) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:30 | easyJet 1212 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:25 | easyJet 1084 | Toulouse (TLS) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:25 | easyJet 1070 | Bordeaux (BOD) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:15 | easyJet 1222 | Amsterdam (AMS) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:10 | easyJet 8477 | London (LGW) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:40 | easyJet 7101 | Barcelona (BCN) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:30 | easyJet 2859 | Bristol (BRS) Istanbul (IST) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:15 | easyJet 5185 | Berlin (BER) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:05 | easyJet 2901 | Bristol (BRS) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:05 | easyJet 2385 | London (LTN) Zakinthos (ZTH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:05 | easyJet 201 | Bristol (BRS) Glasgow (GLA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:00 | easyJet 8476 | Zurich (BSL) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:35 | easyJet 2801 | Bristol (BRS) Rhodes (RHO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:20 | easyJet 3313 | Edinburgh (EDI) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:15 | easyJet 2843 | Bristol (BRS) Napoli (NAP) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202521:30 | easyJet 8736 | Budapest (BUD) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:55 | easyJet 1531 | Geneva (GVA) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:50 | easyJet 2926 | Amsterdam (AMS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | easyJet 1747 | Nice (NCE) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:30 | easyJet 5287 | Berlin (BER) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:10 | easyJet 5189 | Berlin (BER) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:05 | easyJet 2705 | Bristol (BRS) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:00 | easyJet 1969 | Rome (LIN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:40 | easyJet 5082 | Rome (FCO) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:20 | easyJet 2933 | Bristol (BRS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:20 | easyJet 2933 | Bristol (BRS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:20 | easyJet 2922 | Amsterdam (AMS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:15 | easyJet 2768 | Nice (NCE) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
