Flug verspätet, annulliert oder Gepäck verloren?
Prüfen Sie in 5 kurzen Schritten, welche gesetzliche Entschädigung (250 € bis 600 € pro Fluggast nach EG 261/2004 oder bis zu 1.288 SZR nach dem Montrealer Übereinkommen) und welche Verjährungsfrist gilt.
What happened on your journey?
Select the primary disruption to see the relevant statutory regime.
Global Statutory Compensation Tiers at a Glance
International air passenger compensation is governed by strict statutory instruments rather than airline goodwill. Depending on your route and operating carrier, the following statutory regimes generally apply:
| Statute / Regime | Applicable Flights | Indicative Statutory Tier | Typical Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 | Departing any EU/EEA/Swiss airport (any airline), or arriving in EU/EEA on an EU carrier | €250 (≤1,500 km) €400 (1,500–3,500 km) €600 (>3,500 km) |
1 to 5+ years (varies by EU Member State law, e.g., 3 yrs Germany, 5 yrs France/Spain) |
| UK261 (Retained EU Law) | Departing any UK airport (any airline), or arriving in the UK on a UK/EU carrier | £220 (≤1,500 km) £350 (1,500–3,500 km) £520 (>3,500 km) |
Up to 6 years in England, Wales & Northern Ireland (5 years in Scotland) |
| Montreal Convention 1999 | International flights between 135+ signatory countries (including US, UK, EU, SA, UAE, AU, CA) | Up to 1,288 SDR (~€1,600 / ~$1,700 USD / ~£1,350) for baggage; up to 5,346 SDR for proven financial delay damages | 7 days (damaged bag notice) 21 days (delayed bag notice) 2 years (court limitation) |
| Canada APPR & Brazil ANAC 400 | Flights to, from, or within Canada (APPR) or Brazil (ANAC 400) | $400–$1,000 CAD (Canada APPR) Material assistance + statutory remedies (Brazil) |
1 year (Canada CTA filing) 2–5 years (Brazil) |
Fast-Track Flight & Baggage Claim Verification (No-Win, No-Fee)
Already know your flight number and want to check official radar/ATC logs or submit a no-win, no-fee statutory claim immediately? Use one of the global aviation claim portals below:
Public Statutory Guides & Jurisdiction Rules
Browse our library of statutory passenger guides covering specific routes, connecting flight rules, extraordinary circumstances case law, and country-by-country limitation periods: