Do You Qualify For Flight Delay Compensation?

Flight Delay Compensation and How to Claim.

Not all claims involve physical injuries. In fact, several UK citizens don’t even know that if your flight is delayed by a period exceeding 4 hours then you have the opportunity to apply for flight delay compensation. Exactly like a personal injury so can an individual claim for the damages caused by a third party. This is something all flyers should know as it falls under holiday accident claims, and receiving compensation for flight delay might just save your holiday from being a complete failure.

Wikipedia defines flight compensation regulation 261/2004 as a regulation in EU law establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the occurrence of flight cancellations, denied boarding, or long delays of flights.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has made it clear that airlines are obligated to passenger reimbursement for all the damages they suffer due to any one of the above-mentioned events. To fulfill the customer needs is a responsibility all airlines have. This decision was made clear due to recent BA flights being forced to stay grounded. This was as a result of a computer malfunction. This incident was a clear breach of contract and airlines were required to compensate passengers for €250 to €600 damages. Depending on the flight distance and the delay time period. During these long delays, the airlines also have the responsibility to provide refreshments and accommodation to all inconvenienced passengers.

On a side note, all passengers who experienced flight delay in the last six years still have an opportunity to make a claim for flight delay compensation. But only if they have sufficient evidence showing they’ve suffered any damages due to the delay then their claims are completely valid. These claim compensations can go up to an astonishing €600.

The Requirements to Make Holiday Accident Claims.

To stand a chance at receiving flight delay compensation, one must answer a series of questions first.

• Was the flight delay within the past six year time period?
• From which country in the EU did your flight take off? (If you took off from the EU, it doesn’t matter what airline you are on.)
• Did your flight land at an EU airport? (If you flew in from outside the EU, the airline must be EU)
• Can you provide evidence showing you arrived three hours later to your destination?
• Are there any other circumstances that caused the delay, or is the airline at fault?

A Passenger's Right to Claim.

Don’t let holiday accident claims distract you from the important things in life. Claims such as flight delay claims can take a lot out of a person due to airline stubbornness. Rather hire a holiday compensation solicitor to ensure you have the best chance at receiving the flight delay compensation you deserve. All our solicitors work strictly on a no win no fee basis. Making it a certainty that you waste no money on legal fees in the event that your claim is unsuccessful. All lawyers on our online platform are fully capable to assist you even if you seek a settlement for sustaining an injury while on holiday.