Denied Boarding? Claim Up to €600 + €7,700 Expenses
When airlines deny you boarding due to overbooking, you are entitled to denied boarding compensation under multiple international laws. Unlike delays and cancellations, overbooking is almost never “extraordinary circumstances” — making denied boarding the easiest compensation to claim.
Denied Boarding Compensation by Regulation
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Voluntary vs Involuntary Denied Boarding
This distinction is critical. You only get full denied boarding compensation for involuntary denial. If you volunteer, you lose your legal rights.
Voluntary (You Choose)
- You choose to give up your seat
- You negotiate benefits with airline
- No EU261/UK261/SHY compensation applies
- You get whatever the airline offers
- Make sure the offer exceeds your legal rights
Involuntary (Airline Refuses You)
- Airline selects you against your will
- Full denied boarding compensation applies
- €250–€600 + rebooking + care
- Plus €7,700 Montreal Convention expenses
- Highest success rate of all claim types
Do Not Volunteer Unless the Offer Exceeds Your Rights
For a long-haul flight, your denied boarding compensation alone is €600 per person — plus care, rebooking, and potential trip expenses up to €7,700. Only volunteer if the airline’s offer exceeds this total.
EU261 — Denied Boarding Compensation for EU Flights
Covers all flights departing EU airports (any airline). Denied boarding due to overbooking is never extraordinary circumstances — guaranteed compensation.
Departing EU • Any Airline • GuaranteedCompensation Amounts
- €250 under 1,500km
- €400 for 1,500–3,500km
- €600 over 3,500km
- Per passenger, cash (not vouchers)
- Overbooking = always airline’s fault
Additional Rights
- Priority rebooking on next flight
- Full refund option (100% within 7 days)
- Right to Care: meals, hotel, transport
- Claims up to 6 years (varies by country)
- Stacks with Montreal Convention (€7,700)
UK261 — Denied Boarding Compensation for UK Flights
Identical rights to EU261 for flights departing UK airports. Same guarantee: overbooking is never extraordinary circumstances.
Departing UK • Any Airline • 6 Year LimitCompensation
- £220 under 1,500km
- £350 for 1,500–3,500km
- £520 over 3,500km
- British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, etc.
- Any airline departing UK airports
Rights
- Priority rebooking or full refund
- Right to Care guaranteed
- Claims up to 6 years in UK
- Stacks with Montreal Convention
Montreal Convention — Denied Boarding Expenses Worldwide
On top of EU261/UK261/SHY fixed compensation, claim up to €7,700 in proven expenses for all international flights.
All International Flights • Up to €7,700What You Can Claim
- Missed events, tours, conferences
- Hotel and accommodation costs
- Business losses with proof
- Food, transport, communication
Key Advantages
- Stacks ON TOP of fixed compensation
- No travel insurance required
- Proven damages with receipts
- 2-year claim deadline
Turkish SHY-YOLCU — Denied Boarding Compensation from Turkey
Mirrors EU261 for denied boarding. Overbooking is always the airline’s decision — guaranteed compensation for involuntary denial.
Departing Turkey • €100–€600 (in TRY)Compensation
- €100 domestic flights
- €250 international under 1,500km
- €400 for 1,500–3,500km
- €600 over 3,500km
- Paid in Turkish Lira
Coverage
- Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, SunExpress, AJet
- Any airline departing Turkish airports
- Priority rebooking or full refund
- Right to Care guaranteed
- Stacks with Montreal Convention
Thai CAAT No. 104 — Denied Boarding Compensation from Thailand
Thailand has a separate regulation (No. 104) specifically for denied boarding due to overbooking, in addition to No. 101 for delays and cancellations.
Departing Thailand • Any AirlineRights
- Full refund or rebooking on next flight
- Cash compensation based on distance
- Food, beverages, communication
- Hotel if overnight wait
Coverage
- Thai Airways, Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways
- Any airline departing Thailand
- Stacks with Montreal Convention
- Complaint to CAAT if airline refuses
India DGCA CAR — Denied Boarding Compensation from India
India has some of the strongest denied boarding rules. Compensation is mandatory and immediate for involuntary denial.
Departing India • Up to INR 20,000Compensation
- Up to INR 20,000 for denied boarding
- 200% of booked one-way fare (alternative within 24h)
- 400% of booked one-way fare (no alternative within 24h)
- Immediate payment required
Coverage
- IndiGo, SpiceJet, Go First, Air India
- Any airline departing Indian airports
- Full refund or rebooking
- Stacks with Montreal Convention for international
Denied Boarding Ruined Your Trip? Claim Your Real Losses.
Under the Montreal Convention, recover up to €7,700 per passenger for proven losses — ON TOP of your denied boarding compensation.
Trip expenses under Montreal Convention are separate from fixed compensation. Full breakdown →
Does Your Denied Boarding Qualify?
Quick guide to denied boarding compensation eligibility across all regulations.
You Qualify If
- Involuntary denied boarding (airline refused you)
- Departs EU/UK → EU261/UK261
- Departs Turkey → Turkish SHY
- Departs Thailand → Thai CAAT No. 104
- Departs India → DGCA CAR (up to INR 20,000)
- Any international flight → Montreal Convention
- Valid ticket, confirmed booking, checked in on time
No Compensation If
- Voluntary denied boarding (you volunteered)
- Late for check-in or gate
- Health or safety reasons
- Inadequate travel documents
- Aircraft size/weight restrictions
- But: Montreal Convention expenses may still apply
Denied Boarding Has the Highest Success Rate
Unlike delays and cancellations, airlines cannot use “extraordinary circumstances” as a defence for overbooking. Overbooking is always the airline’s deliberate decision. This means denied boarding compensation claims have the highest approval rate of all claim types across EU261, UK261, and Turkish SHY.
Denied Boarding Compensation FAQ
How much denied boarding compensation can I get?
Under EU261/UK261/SHY: €250–€600 depending on distance. Under India DGCA: up to INR 20,000 (200–400% of fare). Plus up to €7,700 Montreal Convention expenses on top. Per passenger — a family of four could claim €2,400+ under EU261 alone.
Which regulation covers my denied boarding?
It depends on departure: EU → EU261, UK → UK261, Turkey → SHY, Thailand → CAAT No. 104, India → DGCA. ALL international flights also get Montreal Convention (€7,700 expenses). SkyAid checks every route automatically.
Is denied boarding easier to claim than delays?
Yes. Overbooking is always the airline’s decision — never extraordinary circumstances. Success rates for denied boarding compensation are the highest of all claim types. Airlines cannot refuse a legitimate involuntary denied boarding claim.
Should I volunteer to give up my seat?
Only if the airline offers more than your legal rights. For a long-haul EU flight: €600 compensation + care + rebooking + potential €7,700 expenses = over €8,000 in total rights. Most airline volunteer offers are far less than this.
Can I claim if the airline says it was for safety reasons?
Genuine safety or health reasons are valid exclusions. But airlines sometimes misuse this excuse. SkyAid investigates each case to ensure the reason is legitimate and not just a cover for overbooking.
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 denied boarding compensation, you pay nothing. See our fee structure.
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Get your denied boarding compensation, priority rebooking, care assistance, and ruined trip expenses. SkyAid claims under EU261, UK261, Turkish SHY, Thai CAAT, India DGCA, and Montreal Convention. Browse airlines we cover.
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