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easyJet Compensation – Delayed Flight

easyJet flight delayed by 3 hours or more? You could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation. Learn everything you need to know about claiming compensation for delayed easyJet flights

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What is easyJet delayed flight compensation?

Was your easyJet flight delayed by more than 3 hours and your travel plans disrupted? Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 gives you the right to compensation of up to €600, depending on the flight distance and length of the delay. Below you’ll find out when you’re entitled to claim compensation and the steps needed to receive the amount you deserve.

Important to know

The compensation amount is fixed and doesn't depend on your ticket price. A €50 budget airline ticket can result in the same compensation as a €500 ticket if the flight qualifies.

When can you claim compensation for a delayed easyJet flight?

For your claim to be valid, the following conditions must be met:

You CAN claim if:

The flight was delayed by at least 3 hours upon arrival
The flight departed from or arrived in the EU with easyJet (a European airline)
The delay was not caused by extraordinary circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, external strikes, etc.)
You had a confirmed booking and showed up on time for check-in
The delay was due to reasons under the airline's control (e.g., technical issues, crew shortage)

You CANNOT claim if:

The delay was caused by unpredictable and unavoidable external factors

If the delay could have been avoided and wasn't due to extraordinary circumstances, you are entitled to compensation. Moreover, if a delay, even under 3 hours, caused you to miss a connection and both flights were on the same booking code, you can claim compensation for the entire journey.

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How much can you receive for a delayed easyJet flight?

The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance:

SHORT DISTANCE
250 €Per passenger
Flights up to 1,500 km
(e.g. from London to Paris, from Berlin to Rome)
MOST COMMON
MEDIUM DISTANCE
400 €Per passenger
Flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km
(e.g. from London to Morocco, from Paris to Turkey)
LONG DISTANCE
600 €Per passenger
Flights over 3,500 km
(e.g. from London to New York, from Paris to Dubai)

Practical Example

If your easyJet flight from Bucharest to London (approx. 2,100 km) was delayed by more than 3 hours upon arrival, you are entitled to €400 in compensation. If the delay exceeded 5 hours, you may also request a full refund of your ticket.

What other rights do you have if your easyJet flight was delayed?

In addition to financial compensation, you are entitled to support from the airline during the wait:

Food and drinks

During your wait at the airport.

Communication

Free calls or messages.

Free accommodation

If the delay involves an overnight stay.

Full ticket refund

If the delay exceeds 5 hours and you choose not to travel.

Important to know

These benefits apply automatically, even if you do not request financial compensation.

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How to claim compensation for delayed easyJet flights?

There are two main ways to claim compensation: directly from the airline or through a claims management company such as ClaimBee.

OPTION 1

Claim directly from the airline

You can submit a claim directly to the airline's customer service department. However, this process can be:

  • Time-consuming (can take months)
  • Complex legal procedures and paperwork
  • Airlines often reject valid claims
  • May require court proceedings
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How it works

The process of obtaining easyJet compensation is simple if you follow these steps:

Step 1

Check eligibility

By confirming that the delay at the final destination exceeds 3 hours and was not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as extreme weather, external strikes, or restrictions imposed by authorities.

Step 2

Gather necessary documents

Including the flight ticket (physical or electronic), booking confirmation, proof of the delay, and any notifications or communications received from the airline.

Step 3

Attempt an amicable settlement

By submitting the compensation claim directly to the airline. If refused or unanswered, initiate legal proceedings to recover the owed amounts.

Step 4

Receive compensation

Either through a voluntary payment from the airline or following a court ruling, and if necessary, enforced by legal means.

FAQs about compensation for delayed easyJet flights

No. You’re only entitled to compensation if the delay at the final destination is at least 3 hours. However, if a delay, even under 3 hours, caused you to miss a connecting flight, you may be eligible for compensation based on the distance between the departure airport and the final destination, provided you can prove both flights were on the same booking code.

These are situations that lead to flight delays or cancellations and could not have been avoided by the airline, such as extreme weather, external strikes, or restrictions imposed by authorities.

Yes. Technical or administrative issues that could have been prevented through maintenance and better organization are not considered extraordinary circumstances.

In Romania, the statute of limitations is 3 years from the date of the flight.

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