Flight Delay Compensation Calculator
Explore UK261 compensation for eligible flight delays based on arrival delay, flight distance, route and disruption circumstances.
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Explore UK flight and travel compensation calculators for delayed flights, cancellations, downgrades, flight refunds, lost luggage, delayed baggage expenses, package holidays and train delays. Understand your passenger rights, relevant compensation rates, claim requirements and the factors affecting a potential payment.
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Flight Cancellation Compensation Calculator
Explore relevant cancellation notice periods, replacement flight timings, airline responsibility and potential fixed-sum compensation.
Flight Downgrade Reimbursement Calculator
Calculate illustrative reimbursement for an involuntary cabin downgrade using applicable distance bands and flight fare.
Flight Refund Calculator
Explore flight ticket refund calculations following qualifying cancellations or prolonged delays where refund rights apply.
Lost Baggage Claim Calculator
Estimate documented luggage losses and item values while considering airline liability limits, evidence and claim requirements.
Delayed Baggage Expenses Calculator
Calculate reasonable essential purchases and expenses potentially recoverable following delayed airline baggage.
Holiday Compensation Calculator
Explore potential package holiday price reductions and qualifying financial losses where applicable travel rules apply.
Train Delay Repay Calculator
Estimate eligible rail delay compensation using the relevant train operator's delay thresholds, ticket price and repayment rules.
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Travel Compensation Topics
Common Flight and Travel Disruptions
Different travel problems can involve separate compensation rights. Identifying the correct disruption and legal scheme is important.
Delayed Flights
Eligible flights arriving over three hours late may qualify for fixed-sum compensation.
Cancelled Flights
Cancellation notice, replacement travel and the cause of disruption affect passenger rights.
Cabin Downgrades
Involuntary downgrades can trigger reimbursement of a specified proportion of the relevant flight fare.
Baggage Problems
Lost, delayed or damaged luggage may lead to qualifying expense or loss claims.
Package Holiday Problems
Certain problems with package travel services may support a price reduction or compensation.
Train Delays
Rail passengers may qualify for Delay Repay compensation depending on the operator and journey.
UK261 Compensation Rules
How Much Is UK Flight Delay Compensation?
UK261 provides fixed compensation amounts for qualifying flight disruptions. Flight distance, arrival delay, route eligibility and the cause of the disruption must all be considered.
Flights up to 1,500 km
Standard amount per passenger for a qualifying flight delay or cancellation within this distance band.
Flights over 1,500 km and up to 3,500 km
Standard amount per passenger when the relevant UK261 conditions are satisfied.
Flights over 3,500 km
Standard amount for qualifying long-distance disruption. Certain shorter arrival delays may result in £260.
Important:
These figures do not mean
that every delayed flight
qualifies. Compensation
generally depends on arriving
more than three hours late,
meeting the route and airline
conditions, and the absence
of a qualifying extraordinary
circumstance. Cancellation
rules include additional
notice and rerouting tests.
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UK Air Passenger Rights
Understanding Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation
UK261 is the UK passenger rights framework that can provide compensation, care and other remedies when qualifying flights are delayed or cancelled.
Which Flights Are Covered?
UK passenger rights cover flights departing from the UK, as well as certain flights arriving in the UK or European Union depending on the operating airline. Flights outside UK261 may be covered by other passenger protection regimes.
Arrival Delay Matters
For flight-delay compensation, the arrival time at the final destination is generally important. An eligible flight arriving more than three hours late may qualify, subject to the remaining statutory conditions.
Extraordinary Circumstances
Certain events outside an airline's responsibility, such as severe weather, may exclude fixed-sum compensation. The airline may still owe care and assistance or a refund where applicable.
Flight Cancellation Notice
Compensation following cancellation depends partly on when passengers were informed. When notice is less than 14 days, the timings of any replacement flight and other conditions become important.
Refunds and Re-Routing
When a qualifying flight is cancelled, passengers generally have a choice between refund and alternative travel. Refund rights can also arise if a qualifying flight is delayed by at least five hours and the passenger chooses not to travel.
Additional Passenger Rights
Flight Downgrade, Lost Baggage and Delayed Luggage Claims
Cabin Downgrade Reimbursements
If an airline involuntarily downgrades a passenger to a lower travel class on a flight covered by UK261, reimbursement may be calculated using the following percentages: 30% for flights up to 1,500 km, 50% for flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and 75% for flights over 3,500 km.
The applicable reimbursement is generally based on the relevant downgraded flight, not automatically the full booking price for a multi-leg journey.
Lost Baggage Compensation
Airline baggage liability is governed by separate carriage rules, including the Montreal Convention where applicable. Compensation depends on evidence of actual losses and the applicable liability limits.
Delayed Baggage Expenses
Passengers may be able to recover reasonable essential purchases when baggage is delayed. Airlines commonly require receipts and details explaining why the purchases were necessary.
Baggage Claim Deadlines
Written notification deadlines are important. The CAA advises passengers to claim within 21 days after receiving delayed baggage, and provides shorter notice guidance for damaged or lost items. The precise applicable rules should be checked.
Other Travel Compensation
Package Holiday Compensation and Train Delay Repay
Package Holiday Rights
The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 provide certain protections for qualifying package holidays. The organiser may have responsibilities when contracted travel services are not performed properly.
Holiday Price Reductions
In qualifying cases, an appropriate price reduction may be available for a lack of conformity with the package travel contract. Additional compensation may depend on the applicable rules and exclusions.
Train Delay Repay
Rail passengers in Great Britain may be eligible for compensation when their journey is delayed. The minimum delay threshold and payment calculation depend on the relevant operator's compensation arrangement.
Train Tickets and Evidence
The fare paid, journey, actual arrival delay and ticket type can affect a claim. The train operator's published Delay Repay terms should be used rather than UK261 flight compensation bands.
Compensation Factors
What Can Affect Flight and Travel Compensation?
The relevant journey, disruption type and applicable law influence each compensation calculation.
01
Journey and Route
Departure, destination, operating airline and applicable regime.
02
Delay Duration
Arrival delay, rerouting and cancellation notice.
03
Travel Distance
Flight distance bands can affect statutory compensation amounts.
04
Disruption Cause
Airline responsibility and extraordinary circumstances.
05
Ticket and Expenses
Fare paid, receipts, losses and previous reimbursements.
06
Claim Eligibility
Scheme conditions, deadlines and supporting evidence.
How It Works
How to Use Our Travel Compensation Calculators
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Check the calculated amount, eligibility, assumptions and official guidance.
Claims and Passenger Rights
How to Claim Flight and Travel Compensation
Contact the Airline First
The Civil Aviation Authority recommends contacting the operating airline directly to claim eligible flight compensation or reimbursement. Airlines normally provide a complaints or claims process.
Keep Relevant Evidence
Booking confirmations, boarding passes, cancellation notices, baggage reports and receipts can support the relevant claim.
Airline Complaint Escalation
Where an airline rejects a complaint or fails to respond within the applicable period, a passenger may be able to escalate the matter through an appropriate approved dispute resolution provider or the CAA complaints route.
Claim Deadlines
Different travel claims have different deadlines. Flight compensation, baggage notifications and rail Delay Repay submissions should not be treated as having one universal time limit.
Do You Need a Claims Company?
Passengers can generally contact the airline directly without paying a claims management company. Review the airline's official claims process first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flight & Travel Compensation FAQs
Common questions about flight delays, refunds, luggage and travel compensation calculations.
How much compensation can I get for a delayed flight?
Eligible UK261 delay claims may attract £220, £350 or £520 per person, depending on the flight distance. Certain long-haul delays may attract £260. Route, arrival delay and disruption cause matter.
Does every flight delayed by three hours qualify for compensation?
No. The relevant arrival delay, operating airline, flight route and cause of disruption must satisfy the UK261 rules.
Can I claim compensation if my flight was cancelled?
You may qualify depending on the reason for cancellation, notice provided, alternative flight timings and other eligibility conditions.
Can I get a refund for a flight delayed more than five hours?
If UK261 applies and the flight is delayed by at least five hours, passengers may choose not to travel and seek reimbursement under the relevant rules.
How much can I claim for a flight downgrade?
Eligible involuntary downgrades may lead to reimbursement of 30%, 50% or 75% of the relevant flight fare, depending on distance.
How much compensation is available for lost baggage?
Baggage payments depend on the proven value of the loss and the applicable liability limits. A maximum limit is not a guaranteed payment.
Can I claim expenses for delayed baggage?
Reasonable essential purchases may be recoverable, subject to the applicable carriage rules. Keep receipts and notify the airline within the relevant period.
Can I claim compensation for a disappointing package holiday?
Some package travel problems may give rise to an appropriate price reduction or compensation where the legal conditions are satisfied.
How is Train Delay Repay calculated?
Train Delay Repay usually takes account of the ticket value, delay duration and relevant operator rules. Different operators may have different thresholds.
Can a flight compensation calculator guarantee a payout?
No. A calculator can explain applicable amounts and show calculations, but it cannot establish eligibility or guarantee that an airline or other provider will pay.
Official Flight and Travel Compensation Resources
These resources explain passenger compensation, flight cancellations, downgrades, baggage claims and rail travel rights. Reviewed 9 November 2026.