If you have ever stood at a departure gate watching the clock tick past three hours, you probably already know the magic number: €600. Under EC 261/2004, European passengers have enjoyed some of the strongest flight compensation rights in the world for over two decades. But 2026 marks a turning point. New European Council agreements … Read more
It is one of the first questions passengers ask after a delayed or cancelled flight: ‘How long is this going to take?’ The honest answer is — it depends. A clear-cut claim submitted with good documentation to a cooperative airline can be resolved in under three weeks. A disputed claim against a resistant carrier can … Read more
Know Your Rights Before You Get to the Gate By the FlyClaimer Team • Updated March 2026 • 8 min read Airlines oversell flights. It’s a well-known practice — they statistically count on a certain percentage of passengers not showing up, and they sell those ‘phantom’ seats. When everyone shows up, someone has to be … Read more
Your Complete Guide to Flight Compensation in 2026 By the FlyClaimer Team • Updated March 2026 • 10 min read You’re standing at the gate. The departure board flips from “On Time” to “Delayed” — and then again to “Cancelled.” It happens to passengers every day. What many travellers do not realise is that, in … Read more