How much compensation am I due for a delayed flight?
UK flight delay rules – how much compensation are you due?
| FLIGHT LENGTH | ARRIVAL DELAY | COMPENSATION DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500km | 3+ hours | £220 (previously €250) |
| 1,500km – 3,500km | 3+ hours | £350 (previously €400) |
| 3,500km+ | 3-4 hours | £260 (previously €300) |
| 4+ hours | £520 (previously €600) |
Can you get money back if your flight is delayed?
The DOT says if a flight is canceled for any reason and the traveler chooses not to be rebooked on that airline, the passenger is entitled to a full refund. You may even be entitled to a refund for a flight delay, depending on the circumstances. Accept a refund and rebook when it works for you.
Is Virgin Atlantic giving refunds?
If we cancel your flight, or your ticket rules allow refunds, you can request a refund by completing the form. Before you fill out this form, please remember we can only accept and process your refund if: You’re eligible for a refund in line with our refund policy.
How much compensation do you get for delayed flights in Europe?
EU law states that you can claim up to 600€ per passenger as flight delay compensation when the plane arrives at destination at least 3 hours late. The EU Regulation 261/2004 (or EC 261) acts as reference in cases of flight disruptions.
Do airlines have to pay you for delays?
Airlines are not required to compensate passengers when flights are delayed or canceled; U.S. laws only require compensation when a passenger is “bumped” from a flight that is oversold. Many credit cards with travel benefits offer protections that cover flight delays, cancellations and lost or delayed luggage.
What happens if Virgin Atlantic cancel my flight?
If Virgin Atlantic cancels your flight, you’re automatically entitled to a full refund of whatever currency you used to pay for the booking as well as any extra fees that you may have paid.
When to claim delay repay from Avanti West Coast?
You can claim Delay Repay if your journey with Avanti West Coast has been delayed by 15 minutes or more. Depending on the length of your delay, you may be entitled to compensation equivalent to all or part of your ticket cost.
When do I have to claim delay repay?
The length of a delay is based on the time your train arrives at your destination compared to its scheduled arrival time, not the delay when you first set off. All Delay Repay claims must be submitted within 28 days of the affected journey. Click below to start your claim: How do I claim Delay Repay?
Are there any trains that do not have delay repay?
For other firms without Delay Repay it depends on their rules – a few only let you claim for 60+ minutes delays if it’s their fault, most are more generous. Firms including Chiltern, Eurostar, Grand Central, Heathrow Express, Hull Trains, London Overground, Merseyrail and TfL Rail aren’t on Delay Repay schemes.
How long do you have to delay a train to claim a refund?
The majority of train companies now operate the Delay Repay system, and while the original threshold for claiming was a delay of 30+ minutes, most firms that run Delay Repay now use the threshold of 15+ minutes. Here are all the companies that operate Delay Repay and what threshold they use: