2026 Flight Delay & Cancellation Cash Compensation Calculator (EU261 / UK261 / US DOT)
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2026 Flight Delay & Cancellation Cash Compensation Calculator (EU261 / UK261 / US DOT)
Under European Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, UK261, and international aviation conventions, airlines owe passengers up to €600 ($650 USD) per person in statutory cash compensation when a flight arrives 3+ hours late, is cancelled within 14 days of departure, or involves involuntary denied boarding. Calculate your exact party entitlement below:
EC 261/2004 & UK261 Statutory Tier
€1,200 (~$1,300 USD)
€600 ($650 USD) per passenger × 2 passengers
Eligible under EU261 / UK261 for long-haul flights (>3,500 km) arriving 4+ hours late at final destination (including missed connections on a single ticket).
Why Audit via Compensair? Airlines routinely reject individual passenger claims citing “operational circumstances.” Compensair cross-checks meteorological & Eurocontrol ATC radar logs on a strict No-Win, No-Fee basis (up to 6 years retroactively).
2026 Statutory Flight Compensation Reference Matrix (EU261 / UK261 / US DOT / MC99)
| Jurisdiction & Distance | Qualifying Trigger | Cash Payout (Solo) | Cash Payout (Couple) | Cash Payout (Family of 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU261 / UK261 Short-Haul (≤1,500 km) | 3+ Hr Arrival Delay / Cancelled / Overbooked | €250 (~$275) | €500 (~$550) | €1,000 (~$1,100) |
| EU261 / UK261 Medium-Haul (1,500–3,500 km) | 3+ Hr Arrival Delay / Cancelled / Overbooked | €400 (~$435) | €800 (~$870) | €1,600 (~$1,740) |
| EU261 / UK261 Long-Haul (>3,500 km) | 4+ Hr Arrival Delay / Cancelled / Overbooked | €600 (~$655) | €1,200 (~$1,310) | €2,400 (~$2,620) |
| US DOT Involuntary Denied Boarding | Bumped from Oversold Flight (2+ Hr Delay) | Up to $1,550 | Up to $3,100 | Up to $6,200 |
Need to Rebook an Alternative Flight Immediately?
If your carrier cancels a sector and you elect a full cash refund, compare live replacement fares across global airlines below: