FlyClaims vs AirHelp
Looking for a AirHelp alternative? Here's a side-by-side comparison of fees, legal surcharges and what you actually keep.
Calculate your compensation| Company | FlyClaims | AirHelp |
|---|---|---|
| Standard fee | 20% | 35% |
| Fee if legal action is needed | 20% | 50% |
| VAT | Included | Included |
| You keep on €400 | €320 | €260 |
| You keep on €400 after court action | €320 | €200 |
| Based in | Netherlands | Germany |
| Founded | 2026 | 2013 |
Published fees checked October 16, 2026. Fees can change and may vary by country or claim type: always check the provider's own price list. Source: airhelp.co.uk
What's the same
- No win, no fee: you pay nothing if the airline doesn't pay.
- Both handle EU261 and UK261 claims for delays, cancellations and denied boarding.
- Both can take airlines to court when needed.
What's different
- FlyClaims charges one fee of 20% including VAT, with no legal surcharge.
- FlyClaims pays out within 48 hours of receiving the airline's payment.
- FlyClaims is new (2026), so it has fewer reviews than AirHelp.
Which should you choose?
FlyClaims is the lower-cost choice: you keep €320 of a €400 claim, whether or not the airline goes to court. AirHelp is a long-established company with a bigger track record.
The difference is largest when an airline refuses and the claim goes to court: AirHelp's fee can rise to 50% of the compensation, while FlyClaims still charges 20%.
If you're comfortable writing to the airline and waiting, claiming yourself is free. Our free claim letter tool helps you do it. →
Other comparisons
| Company | Standard fee | With legal action | You keep (€400, court) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlyClaims | 20% | 20% | €320 |
| Compensair | 35% | 45% | €220 |
| Flightright | ~32% | ~49% | €204 |
| AirHelp | 35% | 50% | €200 |
| Flight-Delayed (Yource) | 35% | 50% | €200 |
| AirAdvisor | 30% | 50% | €200 |
| Skycop | 44% | 50% | €200 |
| Bott & Co | ~51% | ~51% | €196 |
Common questions
What is the cheapest flight compensation company?
Among companies that publish their prices, FlyClaims is one of the cheapest at 20% including VAT, with no surcharge for legal action. Most established companies charge 30% to 35% plus a legal surcharge that takes the total to 40% to 50%.
Is it worth using a claim company?
If the airline pays after a simple letter, claiming yourself saves the fee. A claim company is worth it when you don't want to chase the airline, when the airline refuses, or when the claim needs court action, which is when fees matter most.
Can I switch from another claim company?
Only if you haven't signed an agreement with them yet, or they've closed or rejected your claim. Check your agreement before signing with another company, as two agencies can't claim the same flight.
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