Passengers of Thai Airways who have experienced a flight cancellation or delay have a legal right to compensation. Under EU 261/2004, an airline is obliged to compensate passengers in case of a significant disruption. In this article, we will look at your rights and the steps you should follow to get the compensation you deserve from the airline.
Thai Airways Flight Delay or Cancellation Compensation
Before claiming the Thai Airways compensation, you should be aware of the conditions and the amount of compensation you may expect to get in the event of delay or flight cancellation.
Thai Airways Compensation for Flight Delay
According to UK and EU regulations, passengers can receive up to €600 in compensation per person if their flight is delayed. It’s crucial to note that this flight delay compensation is based on the flight’s landing time, not the departure time, so the key to your claim relies on the actual time you arrive at your final destination.
Here’s an overview of how much compensation you may receive if your flight is delayed. The amount of compensation varies based on several factors, such as the duration of the delay and the distance of your flight:
| 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 |
Remember you may not always be compensated for every flight delay. Thai Airways isn’t required to provide compensation when extraordinary circumstances they cannot control arise. This includes bad weather, airport issues, or a strike by air traffic controllers. In these cases, you will usually not be given compensation as it is not the airline’s fault.
Thai Airways Compensation for Flight Cancellation
EU Regulation 261/2004 states that airlines have to inform passengers of cancellations at least 14 days before the scheduled flight. If the airline fails to notify you in time, you could qualify for flight cancellation compensation ranging from €250 to €600 per passenger, based on the flight distance. Nevertheless, if the airline provides you with an alternate flight, it could potentially avoid compensation for the cancelled flight if the following conditions are met:
| 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 |
When accepting an alternative flight, passengers retain their claim for compensation if they still experience significant delays at their final destination. The compensation amount is determined based on two factors: the flight distance and the duration of the delay, according to the table below:
| 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 |
Thai Airways is not obliged to compensate you if they provide an alternative flight that departs and arrives close to the same time as your original flight. Also, you usually won’t receive compensation if the flight is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the airline’s control, such as adverse weather conditions or when airline staff goes on strike.
Are Thai Airways Flights Covered By EU 261/2004?
European Union Regulation 261 applies to all flights departing from European Union airports. It also applies to 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, Thai Airways isn’t a European airline. Therefore, they don’t have to pay you compensation if their flights operate outside of Europe. This applies even to their flights to Europe if they start outside the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing from EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ❌ No |
How to Claim Compensation from Thai Airways
If your travel plans have been affected by a flight cancellation or delay with Thai Airways, it’s crucial to be aware that you might be entitled to compensation under EU regulations. That’s why it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the process of claiming compensation. Here’s what you need to do:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details such as 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 are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
These steps will assist you in filing your claim quickly and improve your chances of getting the compensation you’re owed. There may be plenty of time after your flight to submit a claim, but it’s best to do it as soon as you can while you still remember all the details.
What You Can Get Besides EU Flight Compensation
Thai Airways goes the additional mile to help passengers during travel interruptions by offering services that complement flight compensation.
Right to Care
When flight disruptions happen, Thai Airways is committed to ensuring passenger comfort through the Right to Care provision. This right, established under EU 261, becomes applicable when flight delays exceed two hours. The services provided include:
- Food and Drinks: Passengers are provided with food and drinks appropriate to the length of delay. This may include vouchers for airport restaurants or direct distribution of snacks and drinks.
- Communication: Thai Airways offers two free phone calls, emails, or fax messages to keep passengers connected with family or business contacts.
- Accommodation: If the delay extends for the night or requires an additional stay, Thai Airways arranges hotel room accommodation. This also covers transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Special Assistance: Extra care is given to passengers with reduced mobility or special needs.
To access these services, you can simply approach airline staff at the airport for immediate assistance.
Rebooking and Refunds
When Thai Airways cancels a flight, passengers have the option to get a full refund or rebook on a different flight. This option is essential for minimizing travel interruptions and supporting passengers to handle unforeseen circumstances efficiently.
- Full Refund: if you request a refund, you can receive full reimbursement for the parts of your trip that you didn’t use, including any tickets you only partly used. Also, if the cancellation means your trip no longer serves its original purpose, you may get a flight back to where you first started at the earliest chance.
- Rebooking: if you choose to continue your trip, Thai Airways shall provide rebooking on the next available flight to your destination. You also have the option to choose an alternative route if there are seats available. If the next available flight is scheduled for the following day or later, Thai Airways will arrange accommodation and transfers as necessary. Furthermore, you have the right to be rebooked, including in a higher class, at no additional cost to you if that’s the only available option.
It’s important to keep in mind some additional considerations. If you’re rebooked on a lower class than originally booked, you’re entitled to a partial refund of the cost difference. Furthermore, if your booking involves connecting flights, Thai Airways shall help in rebooking your entire journey, not just the cancelled segment.
Whether opting for a refund or arranging a new flight, the procedures are designed to make this process as easy as possible, understanding the stress and inconvenience caused by cancellations.
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 | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21.06.202507:05 | Thai Airways International 6027 | Toyama (TOY) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202522:45 | Thai Airways International 682 | Bangkok (BKK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202521:35 | Thai Airways International 6107 | Bangkok (BKK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202520:40 | Thai Airways International 6036 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202519:30 | Thai Airways International 6053 | Hakodate (HKD) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202518:20 | Thai Airways International 6753 | Seoul (ICN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202518:15 | Thai Airways International 6075 | Odate Noshiro (ONJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202517:45 | Thai Airways International 6123 | Shonai (SYO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:10 | Thai Airways International 6034 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:20 | Thai Airways International 9004 | Istanbul (IST) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:55 | Thai Airways International 6103 | Bangkok (BKK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:00 | Thai Airways International 660 | Bangkok (BKK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:50 | Thai Airways International 7845 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:25 | Thai Airways International 6026 | Tokyo (HND) Toyama (TOY) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:25 | Thai Airways International 6072 | Tokyo (HND) Akita (AXT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:45 | Thai Airways International 6052 | Tokyo (HND) Hakodate (HKD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:00 | Thai Airways International 7844 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:55 | Thai Airways International 6144 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:55 | Thai Airways International 6074 | Tokyo (HND) Odate Noshiro (ONJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | Thai Airways International 7751 | Brussels (BRU) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:40 | Thai Airways International 9002 | Istanbul (IST) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:30 | Thai Airways International 7606 | Frankfurt (FRA) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:15 | Thai Airways International 6037 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:50 | Thai Airways International 9060 | Istanbul (IST) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:40 | Thai Airways International 6262 | Taipei (TPE) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:00 | Thai Airways International 6240 | Taipei (TPE) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:45 | Thai Airways International 682 | Bangkok (BKK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:10 | Thai Airways International 6032 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:55 | Thai Airways International 317 | Bangkok (BKK) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:20 | Thai Airways International 6753 | Seoul (ICN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:25 | Thai Airways International 7064 | Bangkok (BKK) Phnom Penh (SAI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:45 | Thai Airways International 7635 | Berlin (BER) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:10 | Thai Airways International 6034 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:50 | Thai Airways International 9076 | Istanbul (IST) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:15 | Thai Airways International 6752 | Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:50 | Thai Airways International 7310 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202510:25 | Thai Airways International 6072 | Tokyo (HND) Akita (AXT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202510:05 | Thai Airways International 6372 | Taipei (TPE) Sendai (SDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202509:00 | Thai Airways International 6064 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:55 | Thai Airways International 6144 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:30 | Thai Airways International 7751 | Brussels (BRU) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:30 | Thai Airways International 6013 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202507:15 | Thai Airways International 6037 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202521:10 | Thai Airways International 6032 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202519:55 | Thai Airways International 625 | Manila (MNL) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202518:35 | Thai Airways International 5842 | Toronto (YYZ) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202518:20 | Thai Airways International 6753 | Seoul (ICN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202516:10 | Thai Airways International 6034 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202514:30 | Thai Airways International 624 | Bangkok (BKK) Manila (MNL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202514:15 | Thai Airways International 6752 | Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202510:25 | Thai Airways International 6026 | Tokyo (HND) Toyama (TOY) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:45 | Thai Airways International 6052 | Tokyo (HND) Hakodate (HKD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:15 | Thai Airways International 7602 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:00 | Thai Airways International 7844 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202507:30 | Thai Airways International 9074 | Istanbul (IST) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202507:15 | Thai Airways International 7300 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202502:30 | Thai Airways International 4504 | Dubai (DXB) Phuket (HKT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202523:00 | Thai Airways International 6240 | Taipei (TPE) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202519:55 | Thai Airways International 625 | Manila (MNL) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202519:05 | Thai Airways International 5840 | Montreal (YUL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202518:15 | Thai Airways International 6075 | Odate Noshiro (ONJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202517:45 | Thai Airways International 6177 | (ORD) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:30 | Thai Airways International 624 | Bangkok (BKK) Manila (MNL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:15 | Thai Airways International 6752 | Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202511:55 | Thai Airways International 7786 | Munich (MUC) Bremen (BRE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202511:05 | Thai Airways International 6153 | Tokyo (CTS) Sendai (SDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202510:05 | Thai Airways International 6372 | Taipei (TPE) Sendai (SDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202509:25 | Thai Airways International 7720 | Frankfurt (FRA) Dresden (DRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202509:20 | Thai Airways International 7757 | Bremen (BRE) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202509:15 | Thai Airways International 7602 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202508:30 | Thai Airways International 7751 | Brussels (BRU) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202523:40 | Thai Airways International 6262 | Taipei (TPE) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202523:00 | Thai Airways International 6240 | Taipei (TPE) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202520:40 | Thai Airways International 6036 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202519:05 | Thai Airways International 5840 | Montreal (YUL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202518:20 | Thai Airways International 6753 | Seoul (ICN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202518:15 | Thai Airways International 6075 | Odate Noshiro (ONJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202516:10 | Thai Airways International 6034 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202515:00 | Thai Airways International 9062 | Istanbul (IST) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202512:00 | Thai Airways International 7786 | Munich (MUC) Bremen (BRE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202511:50 | Thai Airways International 7310 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202509:00 | Thai Airways International 6064 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202507:15 | Thai Airways International 6037 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202507:15 | Thai Airways International 7300 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202523:40 | Thai Airways International 6262 | Taipei (TPE) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202521:35 | Thai Airways International 4507 | Bangkok (BKK) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202521:10 | Thai Airways International 6032 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202520:40 | Thai Airways International 6036 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202519:30 | Thai Airways International 6053 | Hakodate (HKD) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202518:20 | Thai Airways International 6753 | Seoul (ICN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202518:15 | Thai Airways International 6075 | Odate Noshiro (ONJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202517:45 | Thai Airways International 6123 | Shonai (SYO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202516:30 | Thai Airways International 6083 | Seattle (SEA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202514:15 | Thai Airways International 6752 | Seattle (SEA) Seoul (ICN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202511:05 | Thai Airways International 6120 | Tokyo (HND) Shonai (SYO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202511:05 | Thai Airways International 7953 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Frankfurt (FRA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
15.06.202510:35 | Thai Airways International 561 | Hanoi (HAN) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202510:25 | Thai Airways International 6026 | Tokyo (HND) Toyama (TOY) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202509:45 | Thai Airways International 6052 | Tokyo (HND) Hakodate (HKD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202509:05 | Thai Airways International 7602 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
