Cancelled and delayed flights are the most frequent problems encountered by travelers. Luckily, the European Union has EU Regulation 261/2004, which ensures that you, as a passenger, are not left in a difficult situation and that your rights are protected. The European Union Regulation 261/2004 defines the situations when passengers are entitled to compensation and assistance in cases of flight disruption.
Here, you will find everything you need to know about EU 261 regulation and in which situations you are entitled to compensation.
Passenger Rights under EU 261/2004
According to EU 261, travelers arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from EU countries or departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere on flights operated by airlines from the EU have certain rights. These rights include:
- Food and drinks: Airlines must provide proper refreshments and snacks during the waiting period.
- Access to means of communication: Passengers should be provided two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
- Hotel accommodation if necessary: If an overnight stay is required, the airline is obligated to provide accommodation and transportation to and from the hotel.
- Ticket refund or alternative flight: Passengers can select from a full refund of their ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight to their final destination.
- Compensation: According to the flight distance and length of delay, passengers may be eligible for financial compensation between €250 to €600.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Delay Compensation
Flyers facing flight delays at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport could be eligible for compensation of up to 600 euros per person, especially if the delay lasts longer than three hours. The right to compensation is decided by the cause of the delay and whether it complies with UK and EU laws. The amount of compensation is based on the time of arrival at the destination rather than departure time and is influenced by the distance of the flight and the length of the delay.
| 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 |
Keep in mind that airlines are not obligated to provide compensation for flight delays resulting from extraordinary circumstances beyond their control.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation
In the event of a flight cancellation causing inconvenience at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, according to EU 261/2004, passengers can receive compensation of up to €600 if the airline informs them of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure.
However, there are exceptions to this regulation. The airline could be exempt from compensating passengers if it provides an alternative flight that meets specific criteria, letting you arrive at your destination with the minimal delay possible:
| 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 |
Financial compensation could still be available even though you agree to an alternative flight, provided your arrival at the final destination is significantly delayed. The compensation amount is determined by the flight distance and the length of the delay. You can refer to the table below to figure out the amount of compensation you are entitled to:
| 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 |
Keep in mind that airlines usually don’t provide compensation for cancellations caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as extreme weather conditions or strikes by air traffic controllers.
Which Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flights are Covered by EU261?
Although Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is not within the EU, European Union Regulation 261/2004 may still apply to some flights. Passengers arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from EU countries or departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere on flights operated by airlines from the EU are covered by EU 261/2004.
Thus, despite their geographic location beyond the EU, certain flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may be subject to European regulations if they are operated by EU-based airlines.
| Itinerary | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
| Departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from inside the EU | Yes | No |
| Arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from outside the EU | No | No |
How to Claim Compensation from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Flight disruptions often occur due to factors such as extreme weather conditions, air traffic congestion, mechanical problems, or crew shortages. If you experience a flight disruption at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you could be eligible for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
To initiate a compensation claim, proceed with these steps:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to get you your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled? Find your flight in the table below and use our claims checker to see if you are eligible for compensation.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
28.05.202517:59 | Delta Air Lines 2157 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202508:38 | Delta Air Lines 2535 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202508:38 | WestJet 7205 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202508:38 | Virgin Atlantic 2179 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:25 | Delta Air Lines 565 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:25 | Virgin Atlantic 1745 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:25 | Air France 8844 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | Air France 2099 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | KLM 6546 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | Aeromexico 3599 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | Delta Air Lines 1365 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | WestJet 7289 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | Virgin Atlantic 2312 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202519:37 | Spirit Airlines 2746 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) San Antonio International (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:25 | Delta Air Lines 4071 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Burlington International (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:25 | WestJet 7882 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Burlington International (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:25 | WestJet 8624 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Burlington International (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:25 | KLM 5024 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Burlington International (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:25 | Korean Air 3385 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Burlington International (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:25 | Air France 5777 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Burlington International (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:05 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Haneda Airport (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:05 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Haneda Airport (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:05 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Haneda Airport (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:05 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Haneda Airport (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202521:25 | Delta Air Lines 2424 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202521:25 | Virgin Atlantic 1700 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202521:25 | WestJet 8511 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202521:25 | Air France 2508 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202521:25 | Aeromexico 3606 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202508:30 | Korean Air 3016 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202516:00 | American Airlines 4252 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Alpena County Regional (APN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202515:58 | Air France 2828 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202515:58 | Delta Air Lines 944 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202514:05 | Delta Air Lines 275 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Haneda Airport (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202514:05 | Vietnam Airlines 3031 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Haneda Airport (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202507:00 | American Airlines 7605 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2338 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202507:00 | Jet Linx Aviation 6367 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202507:00 | Hawaiian Airlines 4882 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202522:50 | Delta Air Lines 2424 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202522:50 | Virgin Atlantic 1700 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202522:50 | WestJet 8511 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202522:50 | Air France 2508 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202522:50 | Aeromexico 3606 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202522:33 | FedEx 1611 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202521:15 | Delta Air Lines 4243 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Delta County Airport (ESC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202521:15 | Virgin Atlantic 1795 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Bradley International (BDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202521:15 | WestJet 6992 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Bradley International (BDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202521:15 | Delta Air Lines 2989 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Bradley International (BDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202521:15 | Aeromexico 3521 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Bradley International (BDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202521:15 | Air France 3516 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Bradley International (BDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:37 | KLM 6175 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Keflavik International (KEF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:37 | Delta Air Lines 178 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Keflavik International (KEF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:37 | Air France 9096 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Keflavik International (KEF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:30 | Icelandair 872 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Keflavik International (KEF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:25 | WestJet 8339 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:25 | Virgin Atlantic 1817 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:25 | Air France 2430 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:25 | Delta Air Lines 1355 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:21 | WestJet 7065 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Miami International Airport (MIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:21 | Virgin Atlantic 1721 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Miami International Airport (MIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:21 | LATAM Airlines 6205 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Miami International Airport (MIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:21 | Delta Air Lines 2548 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Miami International Airport (MIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:55 | Korean Air 3484 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:55 | Virgin Atlantic 2023 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:55 | Delta Air Lines 3900 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:55 | Aeromexico 4133 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:55 | Air France 2164 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:55 | KLM 6548 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:50 | KLM 6556 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:50 | Delta Air Lines 5138 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:50 | Aeromexico 4506 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:50 | WestJet 7145 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:50 | Virgin Atlantic 1843 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | Delta Air Lines 1303 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Minneapolis – St. Paul International (MSP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | KLM 6520 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | Air France 8775 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | Delta Air Lines 3917 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | Virgin Atlantic 1645 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Minneapolis – St. Paul International (MSP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | Aeromexico 4123 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Minneapolis – St. Paul International (MSP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202519:45 | WestJet 7075 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Minneapolis – St. Paul International (MSP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202518:30 | Delta Air Lines 206 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202518:30 | KLM 6109 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202518:30 | Air France 8618 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202516:00 | American Airlines 4252 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Alpena County Regional (APN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:30 | Aer Lingus 5309 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:30 | JetBlue Airways 836 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:30 | Icelandair 7846 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:30 | Etihad Airways 8421 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:30 | Hawaiian Airlines 2418 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:30 | Jet Linx Aviation 5895 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202521:51 | WestJet 7297 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202521:51 | Virgin Atlantic 4208 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202521:51 | Delta Air Lines 1187 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202521:51 | Aeromexico 3624 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202520:25 | Delta Air Lines 1355 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202520:25 | Air France 2430 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202520:25 | WestJet 8339 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202520:25 | Virgin Atlantic 1817 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) Tampa International (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202519:55 | Air France 2164 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) () | cancelled | Claim Refund |
