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Free EU261 calculator
Check delayed, cancelled, and overbooked flights against common EU261 compensation bands.
Check if your flight may qualify for up to €600.
Use our free EU261 calculator for delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights.
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Enter your route and disruption type on the calculator page. You can then compare claim options or generate a free complaint letter.
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Free tools to check compensation eligibility, airline claim forms, and flight disruption information.
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EU261 Calculator
Estimate compensation for delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights.
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Flight Distance Calculator
Calculate route distance and EU261 compensation bands.
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Airport Disruptions
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Free Complaint Letter
Generate a free editable complaint letter template after checking your flight.
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Start with a clear estimate before choosing a claim path
Flight Claim Platform helps you understand whether your disruption may fall within EU261 compensation rules, then points you toward practical next steps.
Options
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If you want help with a claim, Flight Claim Platform can point you to partner services with their own terms and review process.
Template
Free complaint letter
Generate a concise airline complaint text from the details you entered, then edit it before sending.
How it works
From disruption to next step in 4 steps
01
Enter your route
Add departure, arrival, and what happened to your flight.
02
Check the estimate
See the EU261 compensation band that may apply.
03
Choose a next step
Compare partner claim options or use airline forms yourself.
04
Use the free letter
Copy an editable complaint template based on your inputs.
Legal coverage
Protected by EU law since 2004
Short-haul
€250
Flights under 1,500 km
Medium-haul
€400
Flights 1,500-3,500 km
Long-haul
€600
Flights over 3,500 km
Applies to all flights departing from a European airport, and flights to Europe on EU carriers. Covers delays over 3 hours, cancellations, and overbooking.
Use cases
Built for anyone who flies
Traveler
The occasional traveler
Your Paris-Barcelona flight was delayed 4 hours. You did not know you might be able to claim up to €250. Now you do.
Business
The frequent flyer
40 flights a year. You know your rights but do not have time to research every airline process.
Family
The family
4 passengers on a cancelled flight may qualify for up to €2,400. Start with a quick estimate.
FAQ
Common questions
What is EU261?
EU261 is a European passenger-rights rule that may apply to delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights.
How much compensation can I claim?
Eligible cases are commonly estimated at up to €250, €400, or €600 depending on distance and disruption details.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. The calculator and complaint letter template are free to use.
Do airlines always pay compensation?
No. Final eligibility depends on airline review, evidence, route coverage, timing, and disruption circumstances.
What does the complaint letter do?
It creates editable text from your calculator result that you can copy into an airline form or email.
Final push
Check your delayed or cancelled flight for free.
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