EU261 compensation specialists

Bad flight? You could be owed up to €600.

Takes 2 minutes to check. No paperwork, no hassle — just tell us your flight details and we'll do the rest.

Check my claim We take 25% only when you win. Nothing if we don't.

EU compensation amounts

€600

maximum per passenger, per flight

Under 1,500 km €250
1,500 – 3,500 km €400
Over 3,500 km €600
Fixed by EU law No win, no fee Claims up to 3 years

We file EU261 claims against all major European carriers, including

Ryanair Aer Lingus EasyJet Wizz Air Jet2 British Airways Lufthansa Air France Vueling
Simple process

How it works

We handle the whole process — from checking if you qualify to chasing the airline on your behalf.

01

Tell us your flight

Enter your route, date, and airline. Takes under 2 minutes — no documents needed to start.

Delays, cancellations, and overbookings all covered

02

We check if you qualify

We review your claim against EU261 rules. If you're eligible, we handle everything from here.

Flights up to 3 years ago qualify

03

You get paid

When we win, you receive your compensation directly. We only take a fee if we're successful.

Average payout €350 — directly to your account

Check my claim No win, no fee — you have nothing to lose
EU261/2004

Do you qualify?

EU law protects passengers on flights departing from Ireland, or arriving into the EU on an EU-based airline. If any of these apply, you could have a valid claim.

Your flight was delayed by 3 or more hours on arrival
Your flight was cancelled with less than 14 days notice
You were denied boarding due to overbooking
The flight departed from any EU airport
The disruption was within the last 3 years
350
average compensation per claim
3 yrs
of past flights you can claim for
0
upfront cost — ever
Real claims, real people

What our customers say

★★★★★

"Honestly didn't think I'd get a penny back from the airline. CompenFlight handled everything and €250 landed in my account about five weeks later. Couldn't believe how easy it was."

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Darren
Cork → London · €250 recovered
★★★★★

"My Amsterdam flight was cancelled the morning it was due to depart. The airline said it was an extraordinary circumstance. CompenFlight pushed back and got me €400. Delighted with the result."

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Eli
Dublin → Amsterdam · €400 recovered
★★★★★

"I'd been putting off claiming for months because I thought it'd be a nightmare of paperwork. Took me two minutes to fill in the form. CompenFlight did everything else and I got €400 back."

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Gina
Cork → Lisbon · €400 recovered
Common questions

FAQ

How much does it cost?

Nothing upfront, ever. We take 25% only when we successfully recover compensation for you. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing — not a cent. That means we're only motivated to take on claims we believe in.

How far back can I claim?

In Ireland, you can claim for flights disrupted within the last 3 years. So if your flight was delayed or cancelled anytime in the past 3 years and you haven't already claimed, it's worth checking.

Which flights are covered under EU261?

EU261 covers all flights departing from an EU airport (regardless of airline), and flights arriving into the EU operated by an EU-based carrier. This includes flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, and all other Irish airports.

What counts as a qualifying delay?

Your flight must have arrived at your final destination 3 or more hours late. It's your arrival time that matters — not the departure. If you landed 2 hours 59 minutes late, unfortunately that doesn't qualify under EU261.

How long does a claim take?

It depends on the airline. Some pay out within a few weeks; others require more chasing. We handle all communication with the airline on your behalf and keep you updated throughout the process.

I already complained to the airline — can I still claim?

Yes. If the airline rejected your complaint or simply didn't pay, we can still take it on. Many airlines routinely reject initial claims hoping passengers will give up. We know how to push back.

What if the airline says it was extraordinary circumstances?

Airlines frequently cite "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid paying — and frequently get it wrong. Under EU261, only genuinely unforeseeable events outside the airline's control (such as severe weather or air traffic control strikes) qualify. Technical faults, crew shortages, and operational issues do not. We assess every rejection carefully and challenge the extraordinary circumstances defence where it doesn't hold up.

Do I need my boarding pass to make a claim?

Not necessarily. Your booking confirmation email is usually enough to get started. A boarding pass helps confirm you were actually on the flight, but if you don't have it, we can often work with your booking reference and the airline's own records. Don't let missing documents stop you from checking — submit what you have and we'll let you know if anything else is needed.

Your flight, your money.
Let's get it back.

Takes 2 minutes. No win, no fee. Irish-based team.

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