Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is entitled to receive this compensation?

Any person travelling on any airline to and from Europe and also from US to any destination.

What kind of flights are eligible?

Any flight to and from Europe operated by a European carrier.

Do I have to be a European citizen to claim compensation?

No.

What information/documents do you need to file a claim on my behalf?

Your name as it appears on the ticket; your flight number, airline, date of travel, airports of departure and arrival as well as whatever other circumstances of your situation that may be significant to look at. A transcript of the itinerary or boarding pass is helpful, but not needed. If you are claiming reimbursement of expenses, original receipts are needed.

What is the time limit for filing a claim?

It is up to 6 years back. Nevertheless, the time limit depends on each individual destination you were flying in/out of. We will evaluate your claim individually and will let you know if you are eligible. Please, check the eligibility duration here

What types of delays are eligible for this compensation?

Any controllable delay, i.e. a delay caused by the airline, is eligible. Those delays include maintenance issues, crew issues and such.

What types of delays aren’t eligible?

Any uncontrollable delay, such as weather, political events, strikes or manufacturer’s defects with the airplane are exclusionary.

My flight was delayed less than 3 hours, but I missed my connecting flight. Can I still claim compensation?

YES. Under European regulation EC 261, eligibility for compensation is based on the length of delay at your final destination. If your missed connection makes you more than 3 hours late overall, you should be eligible, provided all of your connecting flights were part of the same flight reservation, under the same booking reference number.

How long do I have to be delayed?

The delay has to be over 3 hours.

Do cancellations qualify?

Yes, as long as you were not rebooked to arrive at your final destination less than 2 hours later than scheduled.

How is my compensation paid?

Once the Claim is approved, Airline will pay Flight Claim Services on your behalf; and we will then transfer money to you, minus our success fee.

How much will it cost me to file a claim with Flight Claim Services?

We only get paid if the Claim is successful. Once the Claim is approved and Compensation is paid by the Airline, we will keep the administrative fees of 29% of the Claim amount.

How long does it take to process a claim?

The length depends on the individual airlines and their response times. It can range from 21 days to 90days, sometimes more. But once we get paid we will get your claim amount to you on time.

Will you take on any claim I file?

We will only pursue a valid claim. If Flight Claim Services determines that your flight delay was due to an uncontrollable delay or is in any other way ineligible for compensation, we will inform you immediately.

Am I eligible for a refund of the fare I paid?

You are only eligible for a refund if you did not travel. If the airline cancelled your flight and you no longer wish to travel, you are eligible for a full refund of your ticket price and cash compensation of $700.

As a result of the delay, I had to spend the night at the airport hotel and purchase food. Am I eligible for reimbursement?

Yes, airlines are required under the EU 261/2004 regulation to provide hotel accommodations, food, phone calls and transportation. If you incurred any of these expenses, please let Flight Claim Services know. We will help you recover this money.

What if the airline makes payment to me directly after I file a claim with you?

Once you sign the Power of Attorney and agree to the Terms and Conditions, Flight Claim Services is handling your claim. You will still be liable for the administrative fees since we filed the claim on your behalf.

What happens with my personal information?

We use your personal information only for the purpose of rendering services offered by Flight Claim Services and will not disclose it to any other third party not involved in the process. Please consult our privacy policy.

Contact Us?

info@flightclaimservices.com

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