Flight Delayed? Claim Up to €600 + €7,700 Expenses
When your flight is delayed 3+ hours, you are entitled to delayed flight compensation under multiple international laws. EU261, UK261, Turkish SHY, Thai CAAT, Montreal Convention — SkyAid checks all routes to maximise your recovery. No insurance needed.
Delayed Flight Compensation by Regulation
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What happened to your flight?
Your Rights Based on Delay Duration
Different delay thresholds trigger different protections. These apply across EU261, UK261, and most national regulations.
Meals, drinks, phone calls
Applies under all regulations
€250–€600
EU261, UK261, Turkish SHY
All regulations require this
Even in extraordinary circumstances
If journey is pointless
+ Thai CAAT cash compensation
EU261 — Delayed Flight Compensation for EU Flights
Covers all flights departing EU airports (any airline) and EU airline flights arriving in the EU. Delay must be 3+ hours at arrival.
Departing EU • Any Airline • 3+ HoursCompensation Amounts
- €250 under 1,500km (3+ hour delay)
- €400 for 1,500–3,500km (3+ hour delay)
- €600 over 3,500km (4+ hours; €300 for 3–4 hours)
- Per passenger, cash payment
Care + Additional Rights
- 2+ hours: meals, drinks, 2 phone calls
- Overnight: free hotel + transport
- 5+ hours: full refund option
- Stacks with Montreal Convention (€7,700)
- Claims up to 6 years (varies by country)
UK261 — Delayed Flight Compensation for UK Flights
Mirrors EU261 for flights departing UK airports (any airline) and UK airline flights arriving in the UK.
Departing UK • Any Airline • 3+ HoursCompensation Amounts
- £220 under 1,500km
- £350 for 1,500–3,500km
- £520 over 3,500km
- Same delay thresholds as EU261
- Claims up to 6 years in the UK
Coverage
- British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, Flybe, etc.
- Any airline departing UK airports
- Right to Care guaranteed regardless
- Stacks with Montreal Convention (€7,700)
Montreal Convention — Delayed Flight Expenses Worldwide
Covers ALL international flights for proven expenses. No minimum delay required for expense claims. Applies even when EU261/UK261/SHY do not (extraordinary circumstances, non-EU departures).
All International Flights • Up to €7,700What You Can Claim
- Missed events, tours, cruises, conferences
- Hotel and accommodation costs
- Alternative flight rebooking
- Food, transport, communication
- Business losses with proof
Key Advantages
- No travel insurance required
- Applies regardless of extraordinary circumstances
- Stacks ON TOP of EU261/UK261/SHY/CAAT
- Proven damages with receipts
- 2-year claim deadline
Turkish SHY-YOLCU — Delayed Flight Compensation from Turkey
Since December 2024, Turkish SHY now includes delay compensation for 3+ hour delays (previously only cancellations and denied boarding). Covers all flights departing Turkey.
Departing Turkey • 3+ Hours • Since Dec 2024Delay Compensation (New)
- €100 domestic flights (3+ hours)
- €250 international under 1,500km
- €400 for 1,500–3,500km
- €600 over 3,500km
- 3–4 hour delay on 3,500km+: €300
- Only for technical/operational causes
Care Rights
- 2+ hours: communication tools
- 2–3 hours: refreshments
- 3–5 hours: meals + refreshments
- 5+ hours: full refund option
- Overnight: hotel + transfer
- Care applies even in force majeure
Thai CAAT No. 101 — Delayed Flight Compensation from Thailand
Effective May 2025. Different delay thresholds than EU261 — care from 2 hours, cash from 5 hours, full compensation from 10 hours.
Departing Thailand • Any Airline • Since May 2025International Flight Delays
- 2+ hours: food, beverages, communication
- 5+ hours: THB 1,500 cash + accommodation + refund option
- 10+ hours: THB 2,000 (under 1,500km)
- 10+ hours: THB 3,500 (1,500–3,500km)
- 10+ hours: THB 5,000 (over 3,500km)
Domestic + Tarmac Delays
- Domestic 5+ hours: THB 1,200 cash
- Tarmac: must deplane after 3 hours
- Thai Airways, Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways
- Any airline departing Thailand
- Stacks with Montreal Convention
India DGCA CAR — Delayed Flight Rights from India
DGCA requires airlines to provide care for delays and refund options, but does not mandate fixed cash compensation for delays (only denied boarding and cancellations).
Departing India • Care + RefundDelay Rights
- 2+ hours: meals and refreshments
- 6+ hours: hotel accommodation if overnight
- Rebooking on next available flight
- Full refund option for long delays
Coverage
- IndiGo, SpiceJet, Go First, Air India
- Any airline departing Indian airports
- Montreal Convention applies for international flights
- Up to €7,700 expenses with receipts
Claim Your Ruined Trip Expenses Too
Flight delayed and ruined your plans? Under the Montreal Convention, you can claim up to €7,700 for proven expenses on ALL international flights — even when extraordinary circumstances block EU261/UK261/SHY compensation.
Trip expenses apply regardless of the cause of the delay. No insurance needed. Full breakdown →
Does Your Delayed Flight Qualify?
Quick guide to delayed flight compensation eligibility across all regulations.
You Qualify If
- Departs EU/UK + 3+ hour arrival delay → EU261/UK261
- Departs Turkey + 3+ hour delay → Turkish SHY
- Departs Thailand + 5+ hour delay → Thai CAAT
- Any international flight → Montreal Convention expenses
- Delay caused by airline (technical, crew, operational)
- Confirmed booking, checked in on time
No Fixed Compensation If
- Extraordinary circumstances (severe weather, war)
- You missed check-in or arrived late
- Air traffic control restrictions
- But: Right to Care always applies
- But: Montreal Convention expenses still claimable
- But: Refund option at 5+ hours
Right to Care Is Always Guaranteed
Regardless of the cause of the delay, airlines must provide meals, drinks, hotel accommodation, and transport. This applies under EU261, UK261, Turkish SHY, and Thai CAAT — even when extraordinary circumstances block cash compensation. Montreal Convention expenses can always be claimed separately. Learn more.
Delayed Flight Compensation FAQ
How much delayed flight compensation can I get?
Under EU261/UK261: €250–€600 for 3+ hour delays depending on distance. Under Turkish SHY: €100–€600. Under Thai CAAT: THB 1,500–5,000 (5–10+ hour delays). Under Montreal Convention: up to €7,700 in proven expenses on top. Per passenger — a family of four could claim €2,400+ under EU261 alone.
Which regulation covers my delayed flight?
It depends on where your flight departs: EU → EU261, UK → UK261, Turkey → SHY-YOLCU, Thailand → CAAT No. 101, India → DGCA CAR. ALL international flights also get Montreal Convention (€7,700 expenses). SkyAid checks every route automatically.
How long does the delay need to be?
For cash compensation: EU261/UK261/SHY require 3+ hours at arrival. Thai CAAT requires 5+ hours for initial compensation, 10+ for full amounts. For Right to Care: most regulations start at 2 hours. For Montreal Convention expenses: no minimum delay — just proven damages.
What if the airline says extraordinary circumstances?
Extraordinary circumstances block fixed compensation under EU261/UK261/SHY. But Right to Care (meals, hotel, transport) is ALWAYS guaranteed. And Montreal Convention expenses (€7,700) can still be claimed regardless. SkyAid challenges airline defences and recovers everything you are owed.
Can I claim delayed flight compensation AND trip expenses?
Yes. Fixed compensation (EU261/UK261/SHY) and Montreal Convention expenses are separate claims. You can receive €600 under EU261 PLUS up to €7,700 in proven expenses. SkyAid handles both simultaneously for maximum recovery.
Does SkyAid charge upfront fees?
No. SkyAid works on a no win, no fee basis with fees from 20%. If we do not recover your delayed flight compensation, you pay nothing. See our fee structure.
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