Kenya Airways: Compensation for delayed flight, cancellation, denied boarding
How to claim Kenya Airways compensation online?
Kenya Airways is the flag carrier airline of Kenya, with its main office in Nairobi. The airline operates flights to Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States. What about air passenger rights? What if your Kenya Airways flight is cancelled or delayed? What are your rights in these situations? In what situations can you claim compensation from Kenya Airways? And how?
How to claim Kenya Airways flight delay compensation?
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Here are 5 main topics that we will focus on:
1. What to do if your flight is delayed?
2. What to do if your flight is cancelled?
3. How to claim Kenya Airways flight delay compensation?
4. How to claim Kenya Airways flight cancellation compensation?
5. How to claim Kenya Airways denied boarding compensation?
1. What to do if your flight is DELAYED?
Your flight is delayed. What should you do?
Could you be entitled to Kenya Airways delayed flight compensation for this flight? There are two most likely scenarios. Your action plan depends on your location. We talk about compensation and refunds further below.
1.1 If you are still at home
You have find out that your flight is going to be late.
You have received an e-mail notifying about the delay, or you have checked flight status online. What’s going to happen now? Do you need to stay at home or go to the airport? First, you have to find out what is the check in status for your flight. Even if you have already checked in online. Only then you’ll know what to do.
If check in is going to be delayed, wait for a while.
If check in isn't delayed, go to the airport as planned.
It’s better to do like this. So, you don’t miss anything.
Do you have another flight you may miss?
Do you need to worry about your connection? Well, it depends on the type of your connecting flight. If it’s an airline-protected connecting flight, you don’t need to worry. The airline will book you another flight completely for free. If you have two or more separately booked flights, you are not entitled to any free tickets, even if you miss your connecting flight. Flights like these are called self transfer flights.
1.2 If you are already at the airport
Are you already at the airport?
In this situation, you also need to find out what is the check in status for your flight. Has check in for your flight started already? If not, is it going to be delayed?
If check in hasn’t started, for now just wait.
If check in is postponed, there is a chance that it will be a long delay. Or your flight may also get cancelled. Flights get cancelled for a number of reasons. That’s why it’s better to just wait for a while. Until you see that the check in for your flight starts.
If check has started, that’s a good sign.
You can check in and proceed through airport security.
- 3 hour flight delay
Kenya Airways is a Kenyan airline.
Even though the airline is not registered in the EU, on some of their flights you are still protected by the EU. If you have to wait at the airport because of flight delay, flight cancellation or denied boarding, you may be entitled to certain services for free. In case of waiting for 3+ hours extra, you have a right to care from the airline. Kenya Airways has to provide you with two free phone calls or e-mails and also a free meal and drink.
Note that this applies only to Kenya Airways flights and passengers departing from the EU. Otherwise the Regulation EC 261/2004 won’t cover it.
- Long delay (Overnight delay)
If the delay is longer, you may also get a hotel room.
Kenya Airways has to offer you free hotel room and free transfer.
Everyone has the right to this type of care.
1.3 If it is fault of Kenya Airways
That includes things like technical problems and staff shortage.
In this case, you may also be entitled to EU flight delay compensation.
Have you experienced a flight delay?
If you have — file a compensation claim.
1.4 Why do flights get delayed?
Here are some of the top reasons why flights get delayed.
2. What to do if your flight is CANCELLED?
Your flight is cancelled. What now?
Will the airline provide you with new tickets for free? Are you entitled to compensation from Kenya Airways? And what are the rules? What about Kenya Airways refund for cancellation?
2.1 If you are still at home
You need to find out what’s happening next.
Contact Kenya Airways, if they haven’t contacted you yet. If your flight departs from the EU, you are under protection of the EU laws. Generally speaking, in the EU everything is very simple. If your flight is cancelled, the airline must offer you a new flight or full refund. You can choose either. You have a right to request a refund if you don’t want to take the alternative flight offered by your airline. Yes, you can request a refund and not take any other flight.
If cancellation is due to the fault of the airline, you may have a right to compensation. More on that further below.
2.2 If you are already at the airport
Don’t go through the airport security just yet.
Instead stay at the public access area of the airport.
Since your flight is cancelled, the airline must provide you with a free ticket for the next available flight. And you will have to check in for that new flight. As you may already know, check in counters are located at the public access area of the airport, also known as the landside area. That’s why you need to stay there.
Try to get in touch with the representatives of Kenya Airways to learn what’s happening next. Ask for a refund, if you don’t want to take the new flight.
- 3 hour flight delay
Kenya Airways is an airline registered in Kenya.
Despite that, on some flights you are protected by the EU.
If you have to wait at the European airport 3+ extra hours, due to delay, cancellation or denied boarding, you have a right to care from the airline. The airline has to provide you with two free phone calls or e-mails and also a free meal and drink.
Cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances?
This applies to all Kenya Airways cancellations.
As long as the flight departs from the EU.
All thanks to Regulation EC 261/2004.
- Long delay (Overnight delay)
In this case you have a right to free accommodation.
A free hotel stay and free transfer has to be offered to you. According to the EU regulations, it’s the airline's responsibility, and every passenger has a right to this type of care. The nationality of the passenger doesn’t matter, same like the price of the ticket.
2.3 If it is fault of Kenya Airways
That includes things like technical problems and bad planning.
If that causes a cancellation, it is considered fault of the airline.
And you may also be entitled to EU flight cancellation compensation.
Have you experienced a flight cancellation?
If you have — file a compensation claim.
2.4 Why do flights get cancelled?
Here are some of the top reasons why flights get cancelled.
3. How to claim Kenya Airways flight delay compensation?
There are three conditions that should be met.
Delay must be due to the fault of Kenya Airways, and it must be at least 3 hours long. Last but not least, the flight must be departing from the EU or the UK. If your flight meets this criteria, you may be eligible to claim compensation.Make a claim and receive up to 600 euro per passenger.
There are two ways how to make a claim.
1. You can do it all on your own.
If you are up to challenge, you can make a claim yourself.
Just be ready to fight for your rights in case of refusal. Also, it may take a while for the airline to get back to you. Contact the airline and request the compensation. Make sure you mention your rights and quote the Regulation EC 261/2004. Here you can see some of the most popular ways how airlines try to avoid paying compensation. This article might help you in case you need to fight for your rights. If this sounds too complicated for you, contact us for legal help with Kenya Airways claims.
2. You can hand the case over to us.
This is the easiest option that you have.
You fill in one form, and we do the rest. We submit your Kenya Airways compensation claim. In this case, we are your legal representatives. We will help you to get your Kenya Airways compensation faster.
When working with us, here is all you will have to do:
- Go to this page;
- Fill in the details about yourself and your flight;
- Upload your boarding pass and passport copy;
- Sign the claim online.
That’s all from you. We will do the rest.
Learn more about EU flight delay compensation.
- How long does it take?
The whole process takes at least 2 or 3 months.
But often it takes longer than that. Especially if you are claiming compensation yourself, and the airline doesn’t want to cooperate.
- How far back can you claim flight delay compensation?
It depends on the laws of the country your flight is from.
Often it is possible to get compensation for old flights, too. In many European countries, you can file a claim for flights up to 2-3 years old. However, for best results and the fastest results, we would recommend you file a claim as soon as possible.
- Does it apply only to citizens of the European Union?
No, it applies to all passengers.
The nationality of the passenger doesn’t matter. Everyone can get Kenya Airways delay compensation. You don't have to be European in order to be protected under the EU law.
- How much can you claim?
The longer the flight, the more you can claim.
The amounts are: 200, 400 and 600 euro.
These amounts are the same for all passengers travelling on the same flight. No matter the nationality, airline you are flying with, price of the ticket or travel insurance. Even infants can receive full flight compensation if a flight is delayed for 3 or more hours due to fault of the airline.
In case of Kenya Airways, the flight must depart from the EU.
4. How to claim Kenya Airways flight cancellation compensation?
There are three conditions that should be met.
Cancellation must be due to the fault of airline, and it must be a last-minute flight cancellation (cancelled not more than 14 days or 2 weeks before the date of departure). In addition to that, the flight must depart from the EU. If your flight meets this criteria, you may be eligible to claim flight cancellation compensation from Kenya Airways.
You may get 200, 400 or even 600 euro for a single flight.
In order to get compensation, you need to make a claim.
There are two ways how to do it.
1. You can do it all on your own.
Technically, it’s easy, but there may be bumps along the way. Be ready to fight for your rights in case of refusal. Also, it may take a while for the airline to get back to you. Contact customer service center of Kenya Airways. Refer to the European Flight Compensation Regulation EC 261/2004, and request a cancellation compensation. Be prepared to wait.
If it doesn’t sound appealing to you, contact us for legal help with Kenya Airway claims. We work with claims like these 24/7.
2. You can hand the case over to us.
This is the easiest option that you have, and the fastest.
Legally it’s called legal representation. In this case, you need to fill in one form, and it’s us who do all the negotiations and prepare all the necessary paperwork. Mostly you don’t need to do anything else — just wait for the money to arrive in your bank account.
When working with us, here is all you will have to do:
- Go to this page;
- Fill in the details about yourself and your flight;
- Upload your boarding pass and passport copy;
- Sign the claim online.
We will do the rest.
Learn more about EU flight cancellation compensation.
- How long does it take?
The whole process takes around 2 or 3 months.
In some situations it’s longer than that. Especially if you are claiming compensation yourself and facing issues along the way. If you need to take your case to court, it will add at least a couple of months. If you work with us, we take the case to court on your behalf. It's zero-risk for you. And, again, you don’t have to do anything extra.
- How far back can you claim flight cancellation compensation?
You can get compensation for old flights as well.
You can claim compensation even if you have your flight cancelled years ago. In most situations, you can file a claim up to 2-3 years after the day of cancellation. However, as you can imagine, the sooner you do it, the better.
- Does it apply only to citizens of the European Union?
No, every passenger is protected under the EU law.
Even tourists from overseas. The rules are the same for everyone. You don't have to be citizen of the European Union.
- How much can you claim?
The amounts are regulated by the EU.
Here is how much you can claim:
- €250 — if the distance of your flight is up to 1500 kilometres;
- €400 — if the distance is between 1500 to 3500 kilometres;
- €600 — if the distance is more than 3500 kilometres.
These amounts are per passenger. They are exactly the same for all passengers travelling on the same flight. The nationality, airline, price of the ticket or travel insurance doesn’t matter. Even infants can receive full flight compensation if a flight is cancelled last-minute due to fault of the airline. In case of Kenya Airways, the flight must depart from the EU.
5. How to claim Kenya Airways denied boarding compensation?
You may get denied boarding even if you have a valid ticket.
It happens when an airline sells too many tickets. Yes, sometimes airlines sell more tickets than there are seats. And, if everyone shows up for the flight, someone has to be denied boarding. It is a common practice in the aviation industry. It is done to avoid losses. If your flight is overbooked, you may be asked to give up your seat and fly later (you’ll be given a free ticket). You can agree to that or decline the offer. Whenever you are denied boarding against your will, you have a right to EU denied boarding compensation.
With Kenya Airways, it applies only to their flights from Europe.
Compensation amounts are fixed — 250, 400 or 600 euro.
In most cases, you can get both — a new flight or refund and compensation.
Keep in mind that it only applies to overbooking. If there are problems with your travel documents, your passport expires soon, or if you voluntarily give up your seat, then you won’t be entitled to any compensation from Kenya Airways for this boarding denial.
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Learn more about EU denied boarding compensation.
By Europe and EU we mean all EU Member States, the United Kingdom (UK), Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint Martin, the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Remember, whenever your Kenya Airways flight is delayed, cancelled or you have been denied boarding - you might be entitled to flight compensation. File a claim to get it sorted out right away!