Coping with flight problems can be really frustrating. However, the bright side is that the European Union has regulations to help travelers when things go wrong. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s wise to know about these regulations. They can come in handy if your flight goes off course.
Knowing what you’re entitled to can make managing travel problems a lot simpler. While it won’t make your flight go any faster, it can make you more relaxed when things get disrupted.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws make sure airlines assist their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Meals and beverages
- Accommodation if you’re stranded overnight
- Transportation to and from the hotel
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes
If you’re experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also receive:
- A refund
- A different flight option
- Compensation to make up for the inconvenience
Don’t forget to ask airline workers about these things if your plans change. They must inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
iberia Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from iberia can be very frustrating. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours due to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Laws in the UK and EU are on your side. You could get up to €600 per person. What counts is when you arrive, not when you depart. So keep an eye on 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 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 |
iberia Flight Cancellation Compensation
The EU has laws to protect you in case of flight cancellation. 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 up to €600. But keep in mind – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they offer you an alternative flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
The airline can avoid paying you if they offer you a new 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 get compensation. The key factor is when you reach your final destination.
How much money you might get depends on a couple of points:
- How far you’re flying
- The time difference between the scheduled and actual arrival
Therefore, even if you arrive later than planned, you may still receive some compensation.
Refer to 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 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 iberia
It’s essential to be aware of the process of claiming the compensation you’re eligible for under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort to get you your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Remember that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational issues 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 iberia Flights are Covered by EU261?
The EU’s air passenger protection laws are far-reaching. They cover any flight taking off from an airport within an EU country and to all flights arriving at a European Union member state airport 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 apply to airlines from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. This means if you’re traveling with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you most likely have these rights. It’s good to know about these regulations – they exist to help you if issues arise with your flight. They make sure you’re not left on your own when your travel plans go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
iberia isn’t always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, situations arise that the airline has no control over, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
For example, if there’s a sudden storm, an emergency at the airport, or an air traffic control strike, iberia is not liable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline can’t do anything about.
When these things happen, you are unlikely to get any compensation. The airline isn’t seen as doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues come up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202513:05 | Iberia 3763 | Tokyo (HND) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:42 | Iberia 4134 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:20 | Iberia 3506 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:13 | Iberia 7263 | New York (IAD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:49 | Iberia 7289 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:50 | Iberia 7434 | San Sebas De La Gomera (GMZ) Canary (TFN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:45 | Iberia 7428 | Canary (TFN) Valverde (VDE) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Iberia 3507 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:20 | Iberia 6465 | Helsinki (HEL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:18 | Iberia 4962 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:37 | Iberia 4540 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:20 | Iberia 3506 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:20 | Iberia 7190 | London (LHR) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:00 | Iberia 7422 | Canary (TFN) San Sebas De La Gomera (GMZ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:30 | Iberia 3507 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:05 | Iberia 598 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:10 | Iberia 2471 | Leon (LEN) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:40 | Iberia 7196 | London (LHR) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:10 | Iberia 2470 | Barcelona (BCN) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202504:31 | Iberia 6544 | Santiago (SCL) Arica (ARI) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202502:20 | Iberia 6237 | Doha (DOH) Lahore (LHE) | cancelled | Refunds |
07.05.202501:35 | Iberia 6299 | Doha (DOH) Nairobi (NBO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202522:30 | Iberia 4044 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202521:15 | Iberia 6690 | Tumbes (TBP) Lima (LIM) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:42 | Iberia 4134 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:05 | Iberia 3772 | New York (JFK) London (LGW) | cancelled | Refunds |
06.05.202519:45 | Iberia 9022 | Mexico City (MEX) Hermosillo (HMO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202519:45 | Iberia 9024 | Mexico City (MEX) Hermosillo (HMO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202518:10 | Iberia 4218 | New York (JFK) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:55 | Iberia 3568 | Newark (EWR) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:50 | Iberia 7434 | San Sebas De La Gomera (GMZ) Canary (TFN) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:05 | Iberia 3756 | New York (MCO) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:00 | Iberia 7422 | Canary (TFN) San Sebas De La Gomera (GMZ) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:45 | Iberia 7428 | Canary (TFN) Valverde (VDE) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:30 | Iberia 3507 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:10 | Iberia 3762 | London (LHR) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:40 | Iberia 7196 | London (LHR) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202504:31 | Iberia 6544 | Santiago (SCL) Arica (ARI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202522:15 | Iberia 5360 | Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) Barcelona (BCN) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202519:50 | Iberia 5361 | Barcelona (BCN) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202519:45 | Iberia 9024 | Mexico City (MEX) Hermosillo (HMO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:45 | Iberia 9022 | Mexico City (MEX) Hermosillo (HMO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:40 | Iberia 602 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:55 | Iberia 5660 | Barcelona (BCN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:49 | Iberia 4437 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:50 | Iberia 7434 | San Sebas De La Gomera (GMZ) Canary (TFN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:40 | Iberia 6468 | Seattle (SEA) Helsinki (HEL) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202517:20 | Iberia 7375 | Valverde (VDE) Las Palmas (LPA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:00 | Iberia 7422 | Canary (TFN) San Sebas De La Gomera (GMZ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Iberia 7428 | Canary (TFN) Valverde (VDE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:35 | Iberia 601 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Iberia 6413 | Berlin (BER) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:20 | Iberia 6465 | Helsinki (HEL) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202514:52 | Iberia 4321 | Brownsville (BRO) Dallas (DFW) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202512:25 | Iberia 1299 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:15 | Iberia 598 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:55 | Iberia 1091 | Madrid (MAD) Jerez De La Frontera (XRY) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:39 | Iberia 6556 | Santiago (SCL) La Serena (LSC) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:35 | Iberia 5392 | Barcelona (BCN) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:30 | Iberia 5534 | Barcelona (BCN) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:04 | Iberia 7325 | Seattle (SEA) Dallas (DFW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:10 | Iberia 597 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:10 | Iberia 7766 | Panama City (PTY) San Salvador (SAL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:30 | Iberia 6886 | San Salvador (SAL) San Jose (SJO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:10 | Iberia 5354 | Barcelona (BCN) Santander (SDR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202500:10 | Iberia 6513 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Sao Paulo (GIG) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202523:00 | Iberia 7619 | Casablanca (CMN) Er-Rachidia (ERH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202522:30 | Iberia 4134 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:59 | Iberia 7301 | Los Angeles (LAX) Redmond (RDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:59 | Iberia 7297 | Los Angeles (LAX) Redmond (RDM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:35 | Iberia 3694 | London (LHR) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:20 | Iberia 3506 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:20 | Iberia 1055 | Madrid (MAD) Pamplona (PNA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:59 | Iberia 7302 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | Iberia 602 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | Iberia 6246 | Hong Kong (HKG) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:30 | Iberia 2298 | Madrid (MAD) Melilla (MLN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:10 | Iberia 7845 | Brussels (BRU) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:35 | Iberia 6348 | Manila (MNL) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:30 | Iberia 2462 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:55 | Iberia 7852 | Riga (RIX) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:45 | Iberia 7428 | Canary (TFN) Valverde (VDE) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:35 | Iberia 601 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:30 | Iberia 6413 | Berlin (BER) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:15 | Iberia 5363 | Barcelona (BCN) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:10 | Iberia 5288 | Barcelona (BCN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:00 | Iberia 2268 | Malaga (AGP) Melilla (MLN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:50 | Iberia 3537 | London (LHR) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:10 | Iberia 5292 | Barcelona (BCN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:40 | Iberia 5534 | Barcelona (BCN) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202508:45 | Iberia 6146 | Hanoi (HAN) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202508:40 | Iberia | Madrid (MAD) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202508:30 | Iberia 6383 | Doha (DOH) Manila (MNL) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:30 | Iberia 443 | Madrid (MAD) San Sebastian (EAS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202506:00 | Iberia 7531 | Mexico City (MEX) Hermosillo (HMO) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202520:50 | Iberia 6260 | Doha (DOH) Phuket (HKT) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202520:20 | Iberia 1055 | Madrid (MAD) Pamplona (PNA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202520:10 | Iberia 6363 | Doha (DOH) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202519:59 | Iberia 7300 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202518:49 | Iberia 7289 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
