Whenever flights get cancelled or delayed, it can be frustrating and inconvenient for passengers. However, the European Union has a regulation 261/2004 that helps protect passengers in these situations. Under EU261, if your flight is delayed or cancelled, the airline has to provide you with compensation and assistance. This article will focus on Pacific Coastal Airlines flight compensation, explaining when you may be entitled to it and how to claim it.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
The EU 261 is the legislation that covers air passengers’ rights. More precisely, this law covers diverse cases, such as flight cancellations, delays, rebooking, etc., and obligates airlines to handle individual cases with care and fairness. If the situation occurs as a result of the airline’s fault, any passenger who underwent certain inconveniences is entitled to receive compensation. In addition, passengers may be entitled to certain benefits, which we will discuss further in the article.
Right to Compensation
European Union Regulation 261 includes regulations regarding the process of compensation, including aid to people who suffered from air travel disruptions. In particular, the amount of compensation you can be eligible for is up to 600 euros per passenger. This sum varies, according to your specific case.
Pacific Coastal Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
First and foremost, passengers need to know that the airline is required to notify them about the flight cancellation. If the airline notifies you less than fourteen days before your flight date and does not provide any alternative flight, the airline, according to the EU 261 regulation, is obligated to compensate you compensation of 250 – 600 euros.
At the same time, if a passenger is offered an alternative flight but reaches his destination later than the scheduled arrival time of the original flight, the passenger could be entitled to compensation. The table below shows the airline’s obligations based on the length of the delay:
| 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 |
Pacific Coastal Airlines Flight Delay Compensation
The amount of compensation you may receive depends on the delay time, with longer delays generally resulting in higher compensation amounts. When a flight is delayed for three or more hours, the airline is obligated to pay compensation. If the flight is delayed for five or more hours, the passenger can expect a ticket refund or an alternative flight to the final destination.
Furthermore, in such situations, the airline is also required to provide a passenger with refreshments, meals, and accommodation. See essential details about compensation in the table below:
| 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 |
When submitting a compensation claim for a delayed flight, providing accurate flight details is essential to support your case.
Right to Care
Right to Care pertains to a specific aspect of European Union Regulation 261/2004, which establishes standard rules on assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of denied boarding, flight cancellations, or long delays.
The “Right to Care” under EU261/2004 requires airlines to provide certain services and assistance to passengers experiencing significant delays or cancellations. These include:
- Meals and beverages appropriate to the waiting time
- Hotel accommodation if an overnight stay becomes necessary
- Transport between the airport and the hotel
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes
Upgrading and Downgrading
In situations where a passenger receives an alternative flight, it is helpful to be aware of upgrading and downgrading the flight’s class.
In cases, when the airline provides you with an upgraded class (for instance, you had Economy but were upgraded to Business class), you won’t be charged extra for this upgrade.
Regarding downgrading in class (in case you booked a Business class ticket, but were downgraded to Economy), you have a right to receive reimbursement. Here, it is worth mentioning that the amount of compensation is entirely based on the distance of a flight:
- 30% of the flight tickets cost for a 1,500 km distance or less;
- 50% of the flight tickets cost (specifically, for intra-EU flights that are over 1,500 km and all other flights with a 1,500 km and 3,500 km distance;
- 75% of the ticket price for flights with a 3,500+ km distance.
Consider that these rights cover all flights within the European Union, as well as flights departing from or arriving in the European Union operated by airlines based in the EU.
When Are You Not Entitled to Compensation?
Unfortunately, there are cases, when passengers won’t get compensation for cancelled or delayed flights. Particularly, we talk about extraordinary circumstances that are outside of the airline’s control. A few examples are as follows:
- Bad weather conditions and natural disasters;
- Political circumstances (related security risks, terrorist attacks);
- A collision of the aircraft and foreign objects (birds, for instance);
- Unruly or very ill passengers;
- Strikes (that are not caused by the airline’s crew).
Furthermore, if the airline might have been able to do something to avoid issues regarding the flight and failed to handle the situation, you may be eligible for compensation.
Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?
European Union Regulation 261 covers all flights departing from EU airports. It also covers flights arriving in the EU if the airline originates in the EU. This includes airlines from EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Nevertheless, Pacific Coastal Airlines isn’t a European airline. Therefore, they are not obliged to pay compensation if their flights operate outside of the European Union. This is true even for their flights to the European Union if they start outside the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing from the EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ❌ No |
How to Claim Pacific Coastal Airlines Compensation
Flight delay or cancellation can be a frustrating experience that can not only upset you but also ruin all your travel plans. Those who are unlucky enough to face a flight delay or cancellation should know exactly how to seek compensation. To apply for compensation, follow these steps:
- Complete our 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 take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws well and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
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.
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| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.11.202507:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1491 | Prince George (YXS) Kelowna (YLW) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202516:55 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 558 | Williams Lake (YWL) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202516:05 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 458 | Trail (YZZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 745 | Vancouver (YVR) Comox (YQQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202510:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1293 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 971 | Vancouver (YVR) Masset (ZMT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:05 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 458 | Trail (YZZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.11.202515:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 557 | Vancouver (YVR) Williams Lake (YWL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202514:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1603 | Vancouver (YVR) Tofino (YAZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202510:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1293 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202515:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 557 | Vancouver (YVR) Williams Lake (YWL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202514:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202510:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1293 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202508:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 971 | Vancouver (YVR) Masset (ZMT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202518:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 758 | Campbell River (YBL) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202517:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1498 | Kelowna (YLW) Prince George (YXS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202517:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1308 | Penticton (YYF) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:40 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 868 | Port Hardy (YZT) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:10 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1776 | Quesnel (YQZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 867 | Vancouver (YVR) Port Hardy (YZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202508:55 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 752 | Campbell River (YBL) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.11.202507:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 751 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.11.202515:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 755 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 456 | Trail (YZZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.11.202513:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 455 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
31.10.202515:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1967 | Comox (YQQ) Kelowna (YLW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202515:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 867 | Vancouver (YVR) Port Hardy (YZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202514:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1609 | Vancouver (YVR) Tofino (YAZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202512:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 353 | Bella Coola (QBC) Anahim Lake (YAA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
30.10.202517:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 698 | Kelowna (YLW) Cranbrook (YXC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202515:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1967 | Comox (YQQ) Kelowna (YLW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202514:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 745 | Vancouver (YVR) Comox (YQQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202513:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1775 | Vancouver (YVR) Quesnel (YQZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202510:55 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 452 | Trail (YZZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
29.10.202516:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 215 | Vancouver (YVR) Powell River (YPW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202514:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202512:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 353 | Bella Coola (QBC) Anahim Lake (YAA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
29.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 353 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202510:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1293 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202516:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 215 | Vancouver (YVR) Powell River (YPW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202515:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 867 | Vancouver (YVR) Port Hardy (YZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202512:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 344 | Bella Coola (QBC) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
28.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 343 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202508:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 971 | Vancouver (YVR) Masset (ZMT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202507:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 751 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202515:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 867 | Vancouver (YVR) Port Hardy (YZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 353 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202514:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202512:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 344 | Bella Coola (QBC) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 343 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202510:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1293 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202517:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 757 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:05 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 578 | Williams Lake (YWL) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202514:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 455 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202513:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1297 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202513:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 355 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202512:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1609 | Vancouver (YVR) Tofino (YAZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202514:40 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202512:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 344 | Bella Coola (QBC) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
24.10.202512:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1295 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 343 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.10.202516:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1612 | Tofino (YAZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202513:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1963 | Comox (YQQ) Kelowna (YLW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202512:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1295 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202511:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 744 | Comox (YQQ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.10.202509:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1960 | Kelowna (YLW) Comox (YQQ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.10.202508:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 202 | Powell River (YPW) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202516:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 458 | Trail (YZZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202512:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1295 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202518:55 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 218 | Powell River (YPW) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1293 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202509:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 573 | Vancouver (YVR) Williams Lake (YWL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202516:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1612 | Tofino (YAZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202514:40 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 457 | Vancouver (YVR) Trail (YZZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202512:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1295 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202516:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 214 | Powell River (YPW) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202515:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 213 | Vancouver (YVR) Powell River (YPW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202514:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1610 | Tofino (YAZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
04.10.202513:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 754 | Campbell River (YBL) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202512:50 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1609 | Vancouver (YVR) Tofino (YAZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
04.10.202512:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1295 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202512:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 753 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202512:10 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1535 | Victoria (YYJ) Kelowna (YLW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202511:40 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 204 | Powell River (YPW) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202511:00 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 574 | Williams Lake (YWL) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202510:30 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 343 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Coola (QBC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.10.202508:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 861 | Vancouver (YVR) Port Hardy (YZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202516:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1612 | Tofino (YAZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202513:45 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 754 | Campbell River (YBL) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202513:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1297 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202513:05 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 107 | Vancouver (YVR) Victoria (YYJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202512:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 753 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202512:35 | Pacific Coastal Airlines | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.10.202509:05 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 971 | Vancouver (YVR) Masset (ZMT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202515:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1611 | Vancouver (YVR) Tofino (YAZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.10.202512:20 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 1295 | Vancouver (YVR) Bella Bella (ZEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202517:15 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 757 | Vancouver (YVR) Campbell River (YBL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.10.202515:25 | Pacific Coastal Airlines 867 | Vancouver (YVR) Port Hardy (YZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
