Does the EU keep statistics on complaints against airlines for not paying out the delayed flight compensations?

1. What happens if an airline refuses to pay compensation?
2. Do airlines have to compensate for delayed flights?
3. How long can an airline delay a flight without compensation?
4. Can you complain about delayed flights?
5. Will I get my money back if my flight is Cancelled?
6. Is there a time limit on claiming flight compensation?
7. How long of a delay before you get compensation?
8. Can I claim compensation if my flight is rescheduled?
9. What are you entitled to if your flight is Cancelled?

What happens if an airline refuses to pay compensation?

If the airline has denied your compensation, the next step is to take them to court. There are lawyers that specialise in air passenger rights that may be happy to help you with your case. You never know, you could win your compensation and help set precedence for other air passengers at the same time!

Do airlines have to compensate for delayed flights?

In the United States, airlines are not required to compensate passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled. Compensation is required by U.S. law only when certain passengers are “bumped” from a flight that is oversold.

How long can an airline delay a flight without compensation?

Federal rules mandate an airline cannot keep you in a plane on the tarmac more than three hours on a domestic flight, or four hours on an international flight, without returning the aircraft to the gate and letting passengers get off. Airlines are obligated to provide food and water within two hours of a tarmac delay.

Can you complain about delayed flights?

The first thing you should do when filing a claim for compensation for a delayed, canceled, or overbooked flight is to contact your airline. ... Keep in mind that the airline you booked with may not be the airline you flew with. If that's the case, file the complaint with the airline you flew with.

Will I get my money back if my flight is Cancelled?

If your flight is cancelled. You have the legal right to either: a full refund - including other flights from the airline that you won't use in the same booking such as onward or return flights. a replacement flight to get you to your destination.

Is there a time limit on claiming flight compensation?

The Civil Aviation Authority, the UK's enforcement body when it comes to Regulation EC 261/2004, established that you have up to six years after the date of your disruption to claim compensation and you are awarded the same timeframe in Ireland.

How long of a delay before you get compensation?

If you have a delayed flight, you are entitled to care from the airline — this includes food, drinks, access to communication, and accommodation if necessary. If the delay exceeded 3 hours and was not caused by a circumstance outside of the airline's control, then you may also be eligible for compensation.

Can I claim compensation if my flight is rescheduled?

If you've been informed of your schedule change or rebooking 14 days or more before your departure date, you are, unfortunately, not entitled to claim compensation.

What are you entitled to if your flight is Cancelled?

The DOT says if a flight is canceled for any reason and the traveler chooses not to be rebooked on that airline, the passenger is entitled to a full refund. You may even be entitled to a refund for a flight delay, depending on the circumstances. Accept a refund and rebook when it works for you.