Coping with flight problems can be quite upsetting. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to assist travelers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re flying in the EU, it’s wise to be aware of these protections. They can be useful if your flight is disrupted.
Knowing what you’re entitled to can make handling travel issues less stressful. While it won’t make your flight go any faster, it can make you more relaxed when things don’t go as planned.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws make sure airlines take care of their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Refreshments and snacks
- A hotel room if you’re stranded 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
- A different flight option
- Compensation to make up for the trouble
Don’t forget to ask airline representatives about these things if your plans change. They must inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Ewa Air Flight Delay Compensation
Flight delays from Ewa Air can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: 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 in your favor. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What matters is when you reach your destination, not when you leave. So monitor 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 longer flight, even if they’re both delayed equally.
Curious about 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 |
Ewa Air Flight Cancellation Compensation
Europe has regulations to assist you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s the important information:
In the event of a flight cancellation less than two weeks before your scheduled departure, 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 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 accept a different flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The key factor is when you reach your final destination.
The amount you could receive depends on a couple of points:
- How far you’re flying
- The delay in your arrival
Therefore, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you might still get some compensation.
Refer to 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 might not be required 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 Ewa Air
It’s important to be aware of how to claim the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details including 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 well and will do our best to secure your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Don’t forget that it is your right as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed due to operational reasons or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.
Which Ewa Air Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are comprehensive in scope. They apply to all flights departing from a European Union member state airport and to all flights arriving at an airport in an EU member state if the flight is operated by an EU airline.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also include airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re flying with any airline to, from, or within Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s good to understand these regulations – they’re in place to help you if issues arise with your flight. They ensure you’re not abandoned when your travel plans go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Ewa Air isn’t necessarily responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. At times, things happen that the airline can’t control, like really bad weather or unforeseen issues.
For instance, if there’s unexpected severe weather, an urgent situation at the airport, or a strike by air traffic controllers, Ewa Air 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 isn’t viewed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
19.06.202516:00 | EWA Air 305 | Comoro (HAH) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:00 | EWA Air 304 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Comoro (HAH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:00 | EWA Air 245 | Majunga (MJN) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202510:15 | EWA Air 244 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202513:30 | EWA Air 260 | Antsiranana (DIE) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202508:00 | EWA Air 270 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202512:00 | EWA Air 245 | Majunga (MJN) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202510:15 | EWA Air 244 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202516:00 | EWA Air 247 | Majunga (MJN) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202514:15 | EWA Air 246 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202512:15 | EWA Air 271 | Antsiranana (DIE) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
10.06.202511:00 | EWA Air 260 | Nossi-Be (NOS) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
03.06.202516:00 | EWA Air 207 | Nossi-Be (NOS) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
01.06.202516:00 | EWA Air 207 | Nossi-Be (NOS) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
01.06.202514:15 | EWA Air 246 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202516:00 | EWA Air 305 | Comoro (HAH) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:00 | EWA Air 557 | St Denis de la Reunion (RUN) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:50 | EWA Air 555 | St Denis de la Reunion (RUN) Tamatave (TMM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202514:15 | EWA Air 246 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202511:00 | EWA Air 557 | St Denis de la Reunion (RUN) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202510:00 | EWA Air 270 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202514:15 | EWA Air 246 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202508:00 | EWA Air 273 | Antsiranana (DIE) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.05.202512:00 | EWA Air 245 | Majunga (MJN) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.05.202510:15 | EWA Air 244 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
09.05.202514:15 | EWA Air 246 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
07.05.202516:00 | EWA Air 207 | Nossi-Be (NOS) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
07.05.202512:00 | EWA Air 271 | Antsiranana (DIE) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
07.05.202510:00 | EWA Air 270 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
06.05.202508:00 | EWA Air 270 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
05.05.202516:00 | EWA Air 305 | Comoro (HAH) Dzaoudzi (DZA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
05.05.202514:00 | EWA Air 304 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Comoro (HAH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
05.05.202510:15 | EWA Air 244 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
30.04.202510:00 | EWA Air 270 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Antsiranana (DIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.04.202514:00 | EWA Air 304 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Comoro (HAH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.04.202510:15 | EWA Air 244 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.04.202514:15 | EWA Air 246 | Dzaoudzi (DZA) Majunga (MJN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
