5 Important Things To Know About Flight Delay Compensation

How do I get compensation after a flight delay?

Flight gets delayed for some reason and you might miss a connecting flight then there are no worries about where you are going and coming from, The Passenger might be entitled to compensation. Airlines are legally entitled to provide compensation to their travelers if the flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked due to Airline's fault. You can easily claim compensation for the delayed flight either by submitting an online form or at the Airport help desk therefore to learn more about How to claim online or at the Airport check the following information:

Claim Compensation for the delayed flight online form:

To claim the compensation for the delayed flight via submitting the online form:

• You should visit the Airline website and go to their contact page.
• On the contact page, you will see multiple icons click on the claim form link.
• But you need to enter the essential details in the form such as flight details, contact details, Booking reference numbers, details of delayed flight, purchases via card, and proof of flight delay.
• Review the filled details and then click on the confirm to submit it.
• The airline will take time to respond to the request.
• The claim should be reflected within a few days.

Claim Compensation at the Airport:

In case your flight is delayed for more than 2 hours and you want to request compensation then it would be best to visit the Airport help desk and ask the agent to guide you further. Passengers should make sure all the required details are available such as flight confirmation code, contact number, details of flight delayed or canceled, and more. The agent will share if your delayed flight is entitled to provide compensation or if it meets the criteria then the compensation amount will be transferred to mode the of payment.

However, if you do not want to miss your connecting flight then sometimes the Airline reschedules your booking for the next available flight as compensation.

What is the 2-hour rule for flight delay compensation?

Delayed flights can happen due to several reasons so the rights are also based on the situation due to which the flight is canceled or delayed. Most the Airlines follow 2-hour rule for delayed flights to learn the specific policy you need to read the following information.

• When the flight is delayed for more than 2 hours or more, passengers have the right to get free of charge meals and refreshments which is based on the duration of waiting time.
• In case, the domestic flight is delayed for nearly 5-6 hours, the Airline is legally liable to reschedule the flight within the next 6 hours or either provide a complete refund.
• If your scheduled flight is delayed for 2 hours because of extraordinary circumstances for example - Bad weather conditions, natural disasters, or strikes within the aviation industry, Airline won't be liable to offer compensation to their passengers. Get Information in Detail.

How does flight compensation work?

If your flight is delayed or canceled due to several reasons for more than 6 hours then there are some specific rules which you should know to get the compensation. Here, you will find the customer rights guidelines for delayed or canceled flights but you should always check with your Airline about the terms and conditions and policies as these can vary based on different situations.

• When the booked flight is delayed for more than 6 hours the Airline is legally bound to reschedule for the next available flight within 6 hours or provide a complete refund. This is applicable for domestic flights only.
• For the delayed when the flight is delayed for more than 24 hours to the scheduled departure time, passengers are entitled to get free hotel accommodation.
• In cases, where the Airline has not informed the passengers about the cancellation or long delay or have missed a connecting flight on the same ticket number. The Airline is liable to provide another flight that suits you or else you will get the complete refund.
• However, Airlines are entitled to provide free of charge meals and refreshments while waiting for an alternative flight.
• The airline won't be liable to compensate for the canceled flight if the passengers were notified before 14 days of the scheduled flight departure time.

How much compensation can I get for the delayed flight?

The amount of compensation may vary as it depends on the airline-to-airline. To get an estimated idea of the compensation amount read the given details.

• If your flight is delayed for more than 24 hours then you are entitled to get a maximum of $650 as compensation excluding hotel accommodations, food costs, and transportation.
• For flights delayed for nearly 5 hours, Airlines are legally bound to provide compensation of $200 or more depending on the situation.
• When the booked flight is delayed for more than 2 hours then the Airline does provide free-of-charge meals and refreshments based on the duration of waiting time.