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UK261 flight compensation

After Brexit, the UK kept EU261 in its own law, known as UK261. The rules are the same; the amounts are in pounds.

Which flights does UK261 cover?

All flights departing from a UK airport, and flights arriving in the UK on a UK or EU airline. Flights from the EU to the UK are covered by EU261.

£220 for flights up to 1,500 km, £350 for 1,500–3,500 km, and £520 for flights over 3,500 km.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 6 years; in Scotland, 5 years.

Can I claim under both EU261 and UK261?

No, you can claim once per flight. We use the rule that applies best to your journey.

Flight distance

Compensation

Up to 1,500 km

e.g. Amsterdam – London

€250

1,500 – 3,500 km, or any flight within the EU over 1,500 km

e.g. Berlin – Lisbon

€400

Over 3,500 km

e.g. Paris – New York

€600

For delays, the arrival delay at your final destination must be 3 hours or more. Long-haul delays of 3–4 hours pay 50%.

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