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EU261 and UK261 Coverage

Use the remedy map before reducing the disruption to a compensation figure.

Departures from the EU/EEA

EU261 commonly applies regardless of carrier nationality when the covered journey departs from the EU/EEA. Confirm the operating carrier and the full itinerary.

Arrivals into the EU/EEA

Coverage commonly depends on an EU/EEA operating carrier. A marketing airline shown on the ticket is not always the operating carrier.

UK departures and arrivals

UK261 commonly covers UK departures and certain arrivals on UK or EU carriers. Connections and code-shares require the complete booking.

One booking or separate tickets

A protected through-journey can be assessed to the final destination. Separate tickets can produce a different result.

Coverage questions to answer

  • Where did the complete journey begin?
  • Where was the final booked destination?
  • Which airline operated each sector?
  • Were all sectors issued under one reservation?
  • Which disruption caused the final-arrival impact?
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Use the complete itinerary and keep care, refund, rerouting and compensation questions separate.

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