EU261 Compensation Rules in 2026: What Still Applies and What Passengers Should Know

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If you searched for EU air passenger rights 2026, you have probably seen conflicting claims about what changed. The good news is that the core protection for delayed flights, cancelled flights, denied boarding, rerouting, reimbursement, and airport care still comes from EC 261/2004. What changed most in 2026 is the amount of discussion around possible … Read more

Denied Boarding vs. Voluntary Bumping

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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

Flight Delay Compensation in Europe (EU261)

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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