Expert advice, legal updates, and comprehensive guides to navigating your passenger rights and flight disruptions.
What if your flight is diverted? Could you be entitled to diverted flight compensation in the EU? It can be confusing and irritating. You are on the plane en route to your destination, and then you hear an announcement that your plane will be diverted to another airport. You will be landing at another airport. What does it mean for you? What are your rights in these situations?
EC 261/2004 or EU Flight Compensation Regulation 261/2004 is a law in the European Union. To put it simply, it’s a set of rules created to protect air passenger rights in the EU and not only. Because while it’s a EU regulation in some cases it does work also outside of the EU, you don’t have to be European to be protected by it and in some situations it applies also to flights operated by non-EU airlines. Let’s go more into details.
You have arrived in the airport on time. Everything’s in order with your travel documents. But… you still are denied boarding. Most likely the reason of it is over-booking — the airline has sold more tickets than there are seats on the plane, everyone has come, and now there simply aren’t any more free seats. What's next? What’s the difference between voluntary and involuntary denied boarding?
What to do if your flight is cancelled last-minute? What are your rights in a situation like this? Are you eligible for flight compensation? If it’s a flight from the EU or with a EU airline, there’s a chance you might be entitled to compensation. While it’s very annoying and stressful, it’s nothing extraordinary, really. These things happen every day. Continue reading to learn more about your rights.
The cheaper, the better, right? When it comes to the same service no one wants to pay more. But what about all the situations when there are some problems? What if your flight gets delayed or cancelled? Does the price of your ticket matters then? Does it affect your chances of getting flight compensation in the EU? Does the price matter when you’re applying for flight compensation?
Beautiful photos on your social media, fun and relaxation. These are just a few and the most obvious benefits of travelling. There are quite a few more. And that’s also one of the main reasons why it's so hard for all of us, who love travelling, but can’t do it right now, because of the whole COVID situation. What are other benefits of travelling? Read on to find out.
In the EU the rules are very specific. According to the regulation (EC) No 261/2004, if your flight is cancelled or delayed for 3 or more hours, very often you can get compensation from your airline. Even though the regulation is in place for more than 15 years, many still don’t know about it. Many don’t know about their rights. And airlines use it. Here are a few examples and tips on how to avoid it.
As it looks, face masks are here to stay for a while. Since it’s still a new thing for most of us, often people feel lost as to what advice should you follow regarding face masks. When in doubts, we recommend you to listen to WHO.How to properly wear and remove a face mask? How to care for and select a face mask? Read on to find out what health specialists have said on this topic.
How to claim flight compensation in the EU? What’s necessary to claim EU flight compensation? Do you need travel insurance to be eligible to do that? Even though the Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 has been around for more than 15 years, many still don’t know about their passenger rights, don’t know how it works, and what is the process of getting compensation from an airline like. Learn all about it here!
Some delays are caused by bad weather, others - by technical problems and human errors. Regardless of the reasons, there's nothing as frustrating as finding out that your flight has been delayed. While most flight delays are short, in some situations you may have to wait for hours. And then there are also situations when flights gets cancelled at some point. What to do when it happens? Should you wait or should you proceed as planned?
Claiming EU flight compensation may be confusing. It can take a lot of time. Especially if you are doing it for the first time. This is where Refundor comes into play. Same like all best flight delay compensation companies we help our customers to get their compensation easy and fast. Let us be your legal representatives, and save your time and nerves. There are several reasons why it’s a much better choice.
Travel and aviation industry is slowly recovering from the pandemic. The first steps are being taken. Countries around the world have starter to re-open for international tourism to fix their ailing finances. And people are taking this opportunity to finally break free and travel.Is it safe to travel now, you’ll ask? It can be, if you are taking precautions. Read on to find out what items can help you to stay heathy.