Handling flight problems can be very annoying. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to help travelers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s smart to be aware of these regulations. They can be useful if your flight is disrupted.
These protections are known as air passenger rights, which are legal entitlements under EU law that safeguard travelers in cases of flight delays, cancellations, and overbookings.
Understanding your rights can make managing travel problems a lot simpler. While it won’t get you to your destination quicker, it can make you more relaxed when things go wrong.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
If your flight has problems in the EU, you’ll get aid. EU laws make sure airlines look after their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:
- Meals and beverages;
- A hotel room if you’re stranded overnight;
- Alternative transportation if your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed;
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
If you’re delayed for a long time or your flight is cancelled, you might also get:
- A refund;
- An alternative flight;
- Compensation to make up for the inconvenience.
Don’t forget to inquire with airline staff about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Wideroe Airlines Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from Wideroe Airlines can be really annoying. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stranded for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Regulations in the UK and EU are on your side. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What is important is when you reach your destination, not when you leave. So pay attention to 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 yield as much 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 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 |
To check your eligibility for Wideroe Airlines delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
Wideroe Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to assist you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s the important information:
In the event of a flight cancellation less than two weeks before your planned travel date, you might get compensation as much as €600. But there’s a catch – the airline can avoid paying if they rebook you on a different flight that doesn’t mess up your plans too much.
The airline may not need to compensate 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 an alternative flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. What matters most is your arrival time at your destination.
The amount you could receive is determined by two things:
- The distance of your flight
- How late you arrive
So, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, 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 a transfer 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 Wideroe Airlines
It’s essential to understand how to claim the compensation you deserve under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We are well-versed in the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Remember that you’re entitled as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed due to operational reasons or technical difficulties, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like severe weather or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.
Which Wideroe Airlines Flights are Covered by EU261?
The EU’s air passenger protection laws are far-reaching. They cover all flights departing from an airport within an EU country and to all flights arriving at a European Union member state airport 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 Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. This means if you’re flying with any airline to, from, or within Europe, you probably have these rights. It’s important to know about these laws – they’re in place to assist you if issues arise with your flight. They make sure you’re not left on your own when your travel plans don’t work out.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Wideroe Airlines isn’t necessarily responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, things happen that the airline can’t control, like severe weather conditions or unexpected problems.
For example, if there’s a sudden storm, an urgent situation at the airport, or air traffic controllers go on strike, Wideroe Airlines cannot be held accountable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.
When these situations occur, you are unlikely to get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties occur. However, Wideroe Airlines must prove that the delay or cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances in order to avoid paying.
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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202620:20 | Wideroe 1017 | (BGO) (HAU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:25 | Wideroe 573 | (KSU) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:10 | Wideroe 681 | (TRD) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:05 | Wideroe 627 | (TOS) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:00 | Wideroe 572 | (BGO) (KSU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:25 | Wideroe 680 | (BGO) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:20 | Wideroe 590 | (KRS) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:20 | Wideroe 418 | (TRF) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:20 | Wideroe 626 | (BGO) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:05 | Wideroe 955 | (BVG) (VDS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:00 | Wideroe 533 | (BGO) (SVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:00 | Wideroe 415 | (BGO) (TRF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:55 | Wideroe 1869 | (MUC) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:50 | Wideroe 170 | (BGO) (HOV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:45 | Wideroe 1311 | (BGO) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:30 | Wideroe 955 | (BJF) (BVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:00 | Wideroe 203 | (GOT) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:05 | Wideroe 623 | (TOS) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202622:00 | Wideroe 758 | (TRD) (MJF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:20 | Wideroe 460 | (BGO) (AES) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:45 | Wideroe 936 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:50 | Wideroe 955 | (VDS) (KKN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:30 | Wideroe 914 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:45 | Wideroe 908 | (HFT) (MEH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:40 | Wideroe 907 | (HFT) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:40 | Wideroe 908 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:35 | Wideroe 906 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:25 | Wideroe 903 | (HFT) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:05 | Wideroe 904 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:50 | Wideroe 145 | (OSL) (SDN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:20 | Wideroe 902 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202621:25 | Wideroe 978 | (HAA) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202621:25 | Wideroe 998 | (TOS) (KKN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202619:50 | Wideroe 978 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202619:30 | Wideroe 1336 | (BOO) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:35 | Wideroe 917 | (HFT) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:25 | Wideroe 854 | (SKN) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202618:20 | Wideroe 987 | (LKL) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:50 | Wideroe 1333 | (TOS) (BOO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:45 | Wideroe 936 | (TOS) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:30 | Wideroe 9206 | (TOS) (BOO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:25 | Wideroe 1356 | (TOS) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:10 | Wideroe 986 | (TOS) (LKL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:00 | Wideroe 917 | (TOS) (ALF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:00 | Wideroe 996 | (TOS) (KKN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:50 | Wideroe 192 | (FDE) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:10 | Wideroe 793 | (RVK) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:55 | Wideroe 709 | (BNN) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:30 | Wideroe 816 | (LKN) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:25 | Wideroe 191 | (OSL) (FDE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:25 | Wideroe 997 | (KKN) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:25 | Wideroe 866 | (ANX) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:20 | Wideroe 1332 | (BOO) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:15 | Wideroe 171 | (OSL) (HOV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:10 | Wideroe 792 | (TRD) (RVK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:55 | Wideroe 1355 | (TRD) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:40 | Wideroe 866 | (EVE) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:20 | Wideroe 626 | (BGO) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:05 | Wideroe 1011 | (BGO) (HAU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:55 | Wideroe 708 | (OSL) (BNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:35 | Wideroe 188 | (FDE) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202612:10 | Wideroe 187 | (OSL) (FDE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:50 | Wideroe 1007 | (BGO) (HAU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:50 | Wideroe 163 | (OSL) (HOV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:20 | Wideroe 151 | (HOV) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202609:15 | Wideroe 162 | (HOV) (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202606:20 | Wideroe 1000 | (HAU) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202618:35 | Wideroe 835 | (SVJ) (BOO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202618:05 | Wideroe 934 | (VDS) (KKN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:50 | Wideroe 1015 | (BGO) (HAU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:25 | Wideroe 835 | (TOS) (SVJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202614:05 | Wideroe 852 | (SKN) (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202613:00 | Wideroe 853 | (TOS) (SKN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202612:15 | Wideroe 203 | (GOT) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202611:40 | Wideroe 785 | (OSY) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202611:00 | Wideroe 785 | (RVK) (OSY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:50 | Wideroe 743 | (MJF) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202623:35 | Wideroe 938 | (MEH) (VDS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202623:00 | Wideroe 938 | (HVG) (MEH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:55 | Wideroe 988 | (TOS) (LKL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:15 | Wideroe 938 | (HFT) (HVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:00 | Wideroe 758 | (TRD) (MJF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:00 | Wideroe 1316 | (TRD) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:40 | Wideroe 947 | (BVG) (ALF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:35 | Wideroe 939 | (BJF) (HFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:30 | Wideroe 545 | (BGO) (SVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:25 | Wideroe 775 | (MQN) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:20 | Wideroe 1317 | (BGO) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202619:55 | Wideroe 947 | (VDS) (BVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202619:05 | Wideroe 399 | (ABZ) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202618:30 | Wideroe 424 | (TRF) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202618:10 | Wideroe 398 | (BGO) (ABZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202610:50 | Wideroe 506 | (BGO) (MOL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:55 | Wideroe 953 | (VDS) (VAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:45 | Wideroe 150 | (SOG) (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:00 | Wideroe 140 | (SDN) (SOG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202620:20 | Wideroe 1017 | (BGO) (HAU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202610:50 | Wideroe 506 | (BGO) (MOL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202517:10 | Wideroe 732 | (TRD) (SSJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202516:10 | Wideroe 793 | (RVK) (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
