If you’ve experienced a flight delay, cancellation, or denied boarding with EasyJet in the past three years, you could be entitled to compensation under European law. This detailed guide is designed to help you understand your rights and show you how to file a claim step by step.
Within the European Union, Regulation EC 261/2004 protects air passengers, requiring airlines to offer compensation for significant flight disruptions. This regulation ensures that travelers are reimbursed for inconvenience, time loss, and additional expenses caused by delays or cancellations.
Types of Compensation You May Be Eligible For:
Flight Delays: Eligible if your flight arrives more than 3 hours late.
Flight Cancellations: If your flight is canceled on short notice and the airline fails to provide an acceptable alternative.
Denied Boarding: If you’re refused boarding due to overbooking or other airline-related reasons despite having a valid reservation.
As a European carrier, EasyJet is legally required to comply with these rules, and EasyJet flight compensation must be provided when the conditions are met. Below is a breakdown of the compensation process by disruption type.
EasyJet Flight Delay Compensation
Flight delays are one of the most common travel disruptions. If a delay occurs due to circumstances within EasyJet’s control—like technical issues or staffing problems—you may be eligible for compensation.
When Are You Eligible?
You can claim EasyJet delay compensation if:
Your flight arrives 3 hours or more late at the final destination
The flight departed from an EU country, or arrived in the EU on an EU carrier
The delay was due to airline-related reasons, not extraordinary circumstances
You had a valid ticket and checked in on time (at least 45 minutes before departure)
Compensation Amounts
Compensation is calculated based on the flight distance:
€250 – Flights under 1,500 km
€400 – Flights between 1,500–3,500 km
€600 – Flights over 3,500 km (with a delay of 4+ hours)
Airlines must also provide basic care services during long delays, such as:
Meals and drinks
Hotel accommodation (if overnight stay is necessary)
Transportation between the airport and hotel
EasyJet Flight Cancellation Compensation
When EasyJet cancels a flight, passengers may be entitled to compensation—especially when the cancellation happens without sufficient notice.
When Are You Eligible?
You can claim EasyJet cancellation compensation if:
The cancellation notice was given less than 14 days before departure
The cancellation was caused by the airline (not by extraordinary events like severe weather)
The alternative flight offered caused a delay of 3 hours or more
The airline did not provide a suitable replacement flight in a timely manner
Compensation Amounts
The payout structure is the same as for delays:
€250 – Flights under 1,500 km
€400 – Flights between 1,500–3,500 km
€600 – Flights over 3,500 km
EasyJet Denied Boarding Compensation
Denied boarding typically results from overbooking, where more tickets are sold than available seats. If you’re involuntarily denied boarding, you may qualify for compensation.
When Are You Eligible?
You can claim EasyJet denied boarding compensation if:
You had a confirmed reservation and followed all check-in rules
You were denied boarding against your will
The airline did not provide a timely alternative flight
Compensation Amounts
As with other compensation types, it depends on the distance of the flight:
€250 – Flights under 1,500 km
€400 – Flights between 1,500–3,500 km
€600 – Flights over 3,500 km
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