Dealing with flight disruptions can be quite upsetting. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to help travelers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re traveling by air in the EU, it’s smart to understand these regulations. They can come in handy if your flight gets messed up.
Understanding your rights can make managing travel problems 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 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 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 experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also be entitled to:
- 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 must inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
KLM Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from KLM can be really annoying. 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 be eligible for 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.
The amount you receive 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 for the same duration.
Interested in learning exactly how much you could get? Check out 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 |
KLM Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to protect you if your flight gets cancelled. Here’s what you need to know:
If your flight gets cancelled within two weeks of your planned travel date, you could be eligible for compensation as much as €600. But keep in mind – the airline can avoid paying if they can get you on another flight that doesn’t mess up your plans too much.
The airline can avoid paying 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 another flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The most important thing is your arrival time at your destination.
How much money you might get is based on two things:
- 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 could still be eligible for compensation.
Refer to the following table 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 transportation to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even with a slight delay, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from KLM
It’s crucial to be aware of how to request the compensation you deserve under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like 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 well and will strive to get you 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 cancelled or delayed flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed due to operational issues or technical difficulties, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including severe weather or air traffic control decisions, you are entitled to compensation.
Which KLM Flights are Covered by EU261?
The European Union’s laws for protecting air passengers are far-reaching. They cover any flight taking off from a European Union member state airport and to all flights arriving at an airport within an EU country 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 laws also cover airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re flying with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you probably have these rights. It’s good to understand these regulations – they exist to help you if issues arise with your flight. They guarantee you’re not abandoned when your travel plans don’t work out.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
KLM isn’t always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Occasionally, situations arise that the airline is powerless against, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
For example, if there’s an abrupt major weather event, an urgent situation at the airport, or an air traffic control strike, KLM is not liable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.
When these situations occur, you probably won’t get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29.05.202522:15 | KLM 3765 | Xiamen (XMN) Changsha (CSX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202519:35 | KLM 3396 | Seoul (ICN) Busan (PUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202519:10 | KLM 9160 | Seoul (ICN) Sydney (SYD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202518:25 | KLM 4249 | Seoul (ICN) Busan (PUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:45 | KLM 6481 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:00 | KLM 1369 | Amsterdam (AMS) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202516:30 | KLM 2056 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:35 | KLM 6208 | Seattle (SEA) Ontario (ONT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:30 | KLM 5992 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:35 | KLM 8724 | Lanzhou (LHW) Shanghai (PVG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:25 | KLM 4172 | Nairobi (NBO) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:10 | KLM 5061 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (SMF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:10 | KLM 6499 | San Jose (SJC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:55 | KLM 4301 | Shenyang (SHE) Yichun (LDS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:50 | KLM 5943 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:45 | KLM 5028 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202512:29 | KLM 6573 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:30 | KLM 1365 | Amsterdam (AMS) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:30 | KLM 1325 | Amsterdam (AMS) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:30 | KLM 4590 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:25 | KLM 2084 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:20 | KLM 6033 | Amsterdam (AMS) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:38 | KLM 6558 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:35 | KLM 9582 | Calgary (YYC) Brandon (YBR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:30 | KLM 2172 | Paris (CDG) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:15 | KLM 1323 | Amsterdam (AMS) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:10 | KLM 5273 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:10 | KLM 6571 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:05 | KLM 6581 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202508:46 | KLM 5715 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202508:10 | KLM 6621 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202507:35 | KLM 4164 | Nairobi (NBO) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202507:30 | KLM 6515 | Santa Ana (SNA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202501:35 | KLM 4188 | Nairobi (NBO) Entebbe (EBB) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
28.05.202523:15 | KLM 2277 | (DSS) Paris (CDG) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
28.05.202523:05 | KLM 2910 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202522:00 | KLM 2298 | Paris (CDG) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202521:40 | KLM 7274 | Seattle (SEA) Medford (MFR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:01 | KLM 7407 | Tallahassee (TLH) Atlanta (ATL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:00 | KLM | Groningen (GRQ) Groningen (GRQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:45 | KLM 5988 | Denver (DEN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:40 | KLM 5574 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:20 | KLM 9155 | Philipsburg (SXM) Nevis (NEV) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:38 | KLM 6242 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:25 | KLM 1368 | Budapest (BUD) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:00 | KLM 2278 | Paris (CDG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:00 | KLM 2782 | Bergen (BGO) Oslo (KSU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202516:00 | KLM 6122 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:50 | KLM 9384 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Ilheus (IOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:40 | KLM 6038 | Amsterdam (AMS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:35 | KLM 8800 | Shanghai (XIY) Karamay (KRY) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:20 | KLM 427 | Amsterdam (AMS) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:45 | KLM 5682 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:45 | KLM 7881 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:05 | KLM 9032 | Mexico City (MEX) Chetumal (CTM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202511:50 | KLM 1294 | Billund (BLL) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202510:40 | KLM 5811 | Anchorage (ANC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202510:30 | KLM 4590 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202509:30 | KLM 2172 | Paris (CDG) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202508:00 | KLM 3156 | Dubai (DXB) Manama (BAH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202505:30 | KLM 3562 | Tunis (TUN) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202523:13 | KLM 3056 | Panama City (PTY) Santo Domingo (SDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:59 | KLM 6868 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:55 | KLM 8556 | Copenhagen (CPH) Klaipeda (PLQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:50 | KLM 5866 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:42 | KLM 5686 | Atlanta (ATL) Tulsa (TUL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202521:45 | KLM 9247 | San Juan (UAQ) (EZE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202521:20 | KLM 5622 | Atlanta (ATL) Des Moines (DSM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:50 | KLM 7024 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:45 | KLM 5090 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:40 | KLM 7026 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Twin Falls (TWF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:33 | KLM 6496 | Atlanta (ATL) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:55 | KLM 6406 | Atlanta (ATL) Burlington (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:45 | KLM 5096 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:40 | KLM 1370 | Budapest (BUD) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202518:59 | KLM 6822 | Los Angeles (LAX) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202518:45 | KLM 5988 | Denver (DEN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202518:13 | KLM 6756 | Tulsa (TUL) Salt Lake City (SLC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:59 | KLM 5330 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:50 | KLM 6840 | Seattle (SEA) Salt Lake City (SLC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:50 | KLM 8420 | Stockholm (ARN) Kalmar (KLR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:00 | KLM 1369 | Amsterdam (AMS) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:00 | KLM 5684 | Atlanta (ATL) Tulsa (TUL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:30 | KLM 5088 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:00 | KLM 6122 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:20 | KLM 1327 | Amsterdam (AMS) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:35 | KLM 4575 | Skukuza (SZK) Johannesburg (JNB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:35 | KLM 1367 | Amsterdam (AMS) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:30 | KLM 4559 | Hoedspruit (HDS) Johannesburg (JNB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:18 | KLM 6820 | Los Angeles (LAX) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:00 | KLM 4557 | Hoedspruit (HDS) Cape Town (CPT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202513:45 | KLM 5682 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202513:00 | KLM 4358 | (PKX) Shenzhen (SZX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202512:05 | KLM 6609 | Buffalo (BUF) Atlanta (ATL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:50 | KLM 6273 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:50 | KLM 3593 | Tunis (TUN) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:55 | KLM 3210 | Rome (LIN) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:35 | KLM 4566 | Johannesburg (JNB) Richards Bay (RCB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:30 | KLM 4590 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:25 | KLM 2084 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
