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Flight Delay Compensation
EU261 and India compensation rules
✈️ Flight Delay Compensation
⏰ Flight Details
💰 Compensation
💸Compensation
€400
🇮🇳In INR
₹36,000
📌 Claim process: Contact airline within 30 days. Provide boarding pass, delay proof, ID. Use AirHelp/ClaimCompass if airline denies. EU281 valid for 3-6 years post-flight.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Flight Delay Compensation
EU261 compensation?▼
EU rules: €250-600 for flights from EU airports if delayed 3+ hours. Independent of ticket price. File claim with airline.
Free compensation calculator?▼
Yes, 100% free. Enter flight details + delay reason. Get estimated compensation amount + how to claim.
India DGCA rules?▼
Delay over 2 hours: meals/refreshments. Cancellation: full refund or alternative flight. Lower compensation than EU/USA.
When eligible?▼
Carrier responsible for delay (technical, crew). Weather/strike: not eligible typically. Check terms. Document everything.
How to claim?▼
Contact airline within deadline (typically 30 days). Provide proof of delay. Bank details. Some airlines auto-process. Use claim platforms.
Claim platforms?▼
AirHelp, ClaimCompass, Flightright. Take 25-30% commission but handle paperwork. Useful for complex cases.
Cancellation refund?▼
Full refund within 7-14 days. Or alternative flight. Plus compensation in EU. India: full refund or 25% if rebooked.
Lost baggage?▼
Report immediately at airport. File PIR (Property Irregularity Report). Airline tracks 24-72 hours. Compensation if not found.
Time limit to claim?▼
EU: 3-6 years (varies by country). USA: 2 years. India: 2 years for compensation claims. Don't delay - keep all records.
Documents needed?▼
Boarding pass, booking confirmation, delay/cancellation notification, expenses receipts (food, hotel, transport), ID copy.