Get compensation for flight delays

Flights and airports

  • What you're entitled to if your flight is delayed, cancelled or re-routed
  • Advice on what to do if the airline says your flight is overbooked
  • How you can make a complaint under the Denied Boarding Regulation

What's in this guide

Delayed flights

Find out what you could be entitled to if your flight is delayed – from free calls to free food

Cancelled flights

Work out what you're entitled to and get ready to counter some of the airlines' excuses

Overbooked flights

What happens when your flight is overbooked? We explain your rights

Connecting flights and delays

What happens if you miss a connecting flight because of a plane delay

Re-routed flights

Find out what you are entitled to if you find out your flight is to be re-routed

Missed flights

Your rights if you miss your flight - whether you, the airline or tour operator is at fault

Delayed, lost or damaged luggage

What you can do if you find out that your luggage is lost or damaged

How to make a claim and sample letters

If you think you have grounds for a claim, we have template letters to help you

Airport parking

What to do if your vehicle is damaged or stolen while in the care of an airport car park operator

FAQs

Flight rights can be confusing, so we've provided a few examples to help you

Which? works for you