Question 1

How late does my flight have to be?

Accepted Answer

Three hours or more at your final destination for flights up to 3,500 km, and four hours for longer flights. Long-haul flights that land between three and four hours late are compensated at a reduced $325.

Question 2

How far back can I claim?

Accepted Answer

In most countries we operate in, three years. Some national laws allow longer. Because checking is free, it's always worth submitting an older flight rather than assuming it has expired.

Question 3

I flew with a low-cost airline on a cheap ticket. Does that matter?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. The regulation ignores the fare you paid. Ryanair and Wizz Air passengers are entitled to exactly the same $270 to $650 as anyone on a flag carrier.

Question 4

What if the airline blames the weather?

Accepted Answer

Weather is a valid defence only if it genuinely made your specific flight unsafe. We check historical weather and air traffic data for that airport and time slot, and a surprising number of these claims turn out to be perfectly winnable.

Question 5

What do I actually have to do?

Accepted Answer

Fill in the flight details, sign the authorisation with your finger or mouse, and that's it. Everything after that is our job.

Question 6

Why do you need a power of attorney?

Accepted Answer

Airlines will only negotiate with the passenger or an authorised representative. The digital authorisation lets us claim in your name. It covers this claim only and you can withdraw it at any time.

Question 7

Can I claim for my family or colleagues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add every passenger from the booking in the same form. Each one needs to sign their own authorisation, and each receives their own compensation.

Question 8

How do I know what's happening with my claim?

Accepted Answer

You get an email at every stage and can check the current status in your dashboard whenever you like. Nothing moves without you being told.

Question 9

What exactly does FlyClaim cost?

Accepted Answer

35% of the compensation we recover, deducted from the payout. If legal action becomes necessary, a further 5% applies to cover litigation. If we recover nothing, you pay nothing.

Question 10

Are there any upfront or hidden charges?

Accepted Answer

None. No registration fee, no admin fee, no charge for withdrawing your claim. Court costs and lawyers are paid by us, win or lose.

Question 11

How and when do I receive the money?

Accepted Answer

By bank transfer to the account you nominate, usually within three to five working days of the airline paying us. We'll email you the moment the funds arrive.

Question 12

What currency will I be paid in?

Accepted Answer

Compensation is set in euro. We can transfer in euro or convert to your local currency at the interbank rate on the day of transfer, whichever suits you.

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