Level: Compensation for delayed flight, cancellation, denied boarding
How to claim compensation from Level online?
Level is a low-cost, long-haul airline based in Barcelona. Founded in 2017, the airline offers transatlantic flights to destinations like the US, Argentina and Mexico. Flying with Level can be very cheap, but is it also less safe? No, it doesn’t mean that. When flying with Level you’re the same as protected as with other European airlines — if your flight with Level is delayed or cancelled, you might be entitled to EU flight compensation up to €600.
How to claim Level flight delay compensation?
How to claim flight cancellation 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 Level flight delay compensation?
4. How to claim Level flight cancellation compensation?
5. How to claim Level denied boarding compensation?
1. What to do if your flight is DELAYED?
Delayed. Your flight is going to be delayed.
In what situations can you ask for compensation?
1.1 If you are still at home
Did you check your flight status online?
Most likely you did, and this is how you learned of the delay. First thing you should do in such a situation is to find out what’s the situation with check in. Is check in also delayed or is it happening as planned? Call the airport or your airline, and ask. Do it even if you have already checked in, and aren’t planning to use airport check in. So, you know, if to wait or to proceed to the airport as planned.
If check in is going to be delayed, wait for a while.
If check in isn't delayed, go to the airport as normally.
Do you have another flight you may miss?
If it’s a separately booked flight, this is your responsibility. Unlike with airline-protected connecting flights, where airline takes care of such and similar travel disruptions. Flights like these are called self transfer flights.
1.2 If you are already at the airport
Go and see the check in desk.
If check in hasn’t started, for now just wait.
If check in is delayed, your flight may also get cancelled. 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 proceed as normally.
- 3 hour flight delay
Level is a European airline.
And that means you are protected by the EU.
If you have to wait at the airport, there are some things you should know. In case of waiting for 3+ hours extra, you have a right to care from the airline. Level has to provide you with two free phone calls or e-mails (or internet access) and also a free meal and drink.
This applies to all Level delays and all passengers.
All thanks to Regulation EC 261/2004.
- Long delay (Overnight delay)
If the delay is longer, you may also get free accommodation.
Free hotel accommodation and free transfer has to be offered.
Everyone has the right to this type of care.
1.3 If it is fault of Level
That includes things like technical problems and human error.
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?
Cancelled. Your flight is going to be cancelled.
How is it going to affect your travel plans? Will Level offer you a new flight? In what situations can you ask for compensation?
2.1 If you are still at home
You have to find out what’s happening next.
Contact the airline if you haven’t yet received any offer.
Generally speaking, in the EU and with EU airlines everything is very simple. They just offer you a new flight or refund, and you make a choice. You have a right to request a refund if you don’t want to take an alternative flight (and if it doesn’t fit your travel plans). This refund has to be paid to your bank account — you don’t have to agree to coupons.
When it’s fault of the airline, often you 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.
Your flight is cancelled. There will be a new flight. Most likely. There should be a new flight. Level should offer a new flight to the same destination as soon as possible. And you will have to check in for that new flight. So, don’t go through the airport security. Try to get in touch with the representatives of Level to learn what’s happening next.
Ask for a refund, if you don’t want to take the new flight.
- 3 hour flight delay
Level is an airline registered in the EU.
And that means you are protected by the EU.
If you have to wait at the airport, 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 (or internet access) and also a free meal and drink.
This applies to all flight cancellations of Level.
With all flight cancellations we really mean all flight cancellations. The same rules apply also to flights cancelled due to extraordinary circumstances.
All thanks to Regulation EC 261/2004.
- Long delay (Overnight delay)
If you have to wait overnight, you have a right to free accommodation.
Free hotel accommodation and free transfer has to be offered. It is airline's responsibility, and every passenger has a right to this type of care. However, it’s assessed case by case. And the airline may decide not to provide that. If, for example, the waiting time is 6 hours, and it would take 2-3 hours to take everyone to a hotel.
2.3 If it is fault of Level
That includes also things like technical problems and 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 Level flight delay compensation?
There are two conditions that should be met.
It must be fault of Level, and the delay should be 3+ hours.
If this is what has happened with your flight, you have a right to EU flight delay compensation. If you don’t just leave that and make a claim, you may receive up to 600 euro per passenger. There are two best options how to claim flight delay compensation from Level.
1. You can do it all on your own.
Contact the airline and request the compensation. Refer to the Regulation EC 261/2004. Be prepared for a refusal. Here you can see some of the most popular ways airlines try to avoid paying passengers the compensation they owe them.
Contact us for legal help with Level claims.
2. You can also hand the case over to us.
This is the easiest path. You fill in a single form, and we start a case against the airline. In this case, we are your legal representatives. We will help you to get your Level 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?
Claims like these take between 2 to 3 months.
That is, if everything goes smoothly. It may also take longer. As our experience shows, if you do it on your own — not with a help of a law office — it generally takes longer.
- How far back can you claim flight delay compensation?
You can get compensation also for old flights.
In most countries in the EU, you can file a claim for flights up to 2-3 years old. However, we would recommend you not to postpone that, and file a claim as soon as possible.
- Does it apply only to citizens of the European Union?
No, it applies to all passengers.
The rules are the same for tourists from abroad.
You don't have to be European to have these rights.
- What about codeshare flights?
What are your rights on codeshare flights?
What if your flight is shared by several airlines?
Who will pay the flight compensation?
The airline operating the flight will pay.
3.1 How much can you claim?
The longer the flight, the more you can claim.
And the amounts are between 250 to 600 euro per passenger.
These amounts are the same for all passengers 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 the flight is delayed for 3 or more hours due to fault of the airline.
4. How to claim Level flight cancellation compensation?
There are two conditions that should be met.
It must be fault of airline, and it must be a last-minute flight cancellation. If the flight is cancelled not more than 14 days before the planned date of departure, then it’s considered a last-minute cancellation, and you have a right to EU flight cancellation compensation. There are two best options how to claim flight cancellation compensation from Level.
1. You can do it all on your own.
Contact customer service of Level. It’s best to use a contact form on their website. Refer to the Regulation EC 261/2004, and request a cancellation compensation. Be prepared to wait. Be prepared also to fight for your rights.
Contact us for legal help with Level claims.
2. You can also hand the case over to us.
This is the easiest option you have. Legally it’s called legal representation. In this case, it’s us who do all the negotiations and prepare all the necessary paperwork (if necessary).
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?
Flight compensation claims like these take 2-3 months.
It takes less if you’re very lucky, and it takes more if the case has to be taken to court. If you work with us, we take the case to court on your behalf. You don't have to do anything extra. And you pay only if you are getting the money from airline.
- How far back can you claim flight delay compensation?
This works also with old flight cancellations.
In most situations, you can file a claim up to 2-3 years after the day of cancellation. However, as you can imagine and as also our experience shows, the sooner you do it, the better.
- Does it apply only to citizens of the European Union?
No, this law protects also tourists from overseas.
The rules are the same for everyone.
When it comes to flight delays, flight cancellations and overbookings, you don't have to be European to have these rights and to receive European flight compensation.
- What about codeshare flights?
What are your rights on codeshare flights?
What if Level is sharing the flight with other airlines?
Who will pay the flight compensation?
When things go wrong, the airline operating the flight will pay.
4.1 How much can you claim?
The amounts are regulated by the above mentioned regulation.
Here is how much you can claim for your flight:
- €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 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 the flight is cancelled due to fault of the airline.
5. How to claim Level denied boarding compensation?
You may get denied boarding even if you have a valid ticket.
It happens when an airline sells too many tickets, and everyone shows up for the flight. If your flight is overbooked, you too may be asked to give up your seat. You can agree to that, and take another flight offered by the airline, or you may refuse that. Whenever you aren’t even given a choice, you have a right to EU denied boarding compensation.
With Level it applies to all their flights to and from Europe.
Compensation amounts are fixed — 250, 400 or 600 euro.
And mostly you can get both — a new flight or refund and compensation.
It applies only to overbooking. If there are problems with your travel documents, your passport expires soon, or if you voluntarily give up your seat, and agree to fly later, then you won’t be entitled to any compensation from Level.
Check your compensation online!
Learn more about EU denied boarding compensation.
By Europe and EU we mean all EU Member States, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint Martin (French Antilles), the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Remember, whenever your Level 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!