Get up to €600 compensation (minus our success fee)
The Passenger Advocate You Can Trust
We sue where others give up
Most apps settle for less. We don’t.
ClaimFlights uses proprietary flight data and a cross-border legal network to pursue your full EU261 compensation — even in court, at no extra cost to you.
Claim Compensation
Flat 25% fee — no extra court costs. You pay nothing unless we win.
Takes just 2 minutes to check what you're owed before sharing any personal details.
You Have Rights—Most Airlines Count on You Not Knowing Them
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers are legally entitled to compensation of up to €600 for flight disruptions caused by the airline. The law is on your side. As your dedicated multilingual EU claim service with thorough legal enforcement at every stage, we make sure it stays that way.
Your Entitlement to Compensation
Flight Delays
Delayed by 3+ hours? You may be owed up to €600 in flight delay compensation if the airline is responsible.
Flight Cancellations
Cancelled without adequate notice? You may be eligible for cancelled flight compensation plus a full refund.
Overbooked Flights
You may qualify for overbooked flight compensation if you were denied boarding due to overbooking.
Other Disruptions
We help you understand your air passenger rights regarding missed connections and multi-leg journeys.
The Value Specialist’s Net Payout Calculator
Radically transparent. No hidden court surcharges.
*Other agencies often take 50% of your payout by adding a 15% court fee to their base 35% service fee. ClaimFlights’ service fee is just 25% (VAT-free for US & non-EU residents) with no hidden surcharges, even if we go to court for you.
Your Compensation Is Fixed by Law
EU Regulation 261/2004 sets fixed compensation amounts based on flight distance. Use our instant compensation calculator to see exactly what you are owed. If the airline is at fault, they must pay.
Less than 1500 km
Example: A flight from Frankfurt to Madrid (Distance: approx. 1,420 km) with Lufthansa may be eligible for up to €250 in compensation.
1501 to 3500 km
Example: A flight from Frankfurt to Cairo (Distance: approx. 2,923 km) with Lufthansa may be eligible for up to €400 in compensation.
More than 3500 km
Example: A flight from Frankfurt to New York (Distance: approx. 6,200 km) with Lufthansa may be eligible for up to €600 in compensation.
Specialists in Difficult Claims: The Cases Others Reject
Most platforms filter out hard cases before they reach a legal team. ClaimFlights is built for the full spectrum. We are specialists in difficult routes, including multi-leg itineraries, complex cases such as airlines operating in different jurisdictions, and situations that others quietly decline. We handle all the bureaucracy. Our high volume capability means we handle thousands of cases without sacrificing the individual attention every claim deserves.
Older Claims Up to 3 Years
Most passengers assume their window has closed. In most EU countries, you have 1 to 3 years to claim. We actively handle multiple or historical claims that others have written off.
Previously Rejected Claims
A rejection from the airline or another service is not a final legal decision. We review every rejection with our flight evidence database and reopen cases where valid grounds exist.
Multi-Leg, Codeshare & Non-EU
Connecting flights and codeshare arrangements complicate eligibility. Our global routes expertise identifies the strongest legal basis for your specific journey.
Wins Against Tough Carriers
High-rejection carriers rely on passengers not pursuing claims. Our litigation track record against budget airlines through German courts gives passengers a route that most services cannot offer.
Stress-Free Full Service
Input the claim with us and all work is done. We take over with our AI-supported data-driven system. But no worry, we always have a human to talk to.
You Deserve the Highest Payout, Not Just Any Payout
ClaimFlights is one of the market leaders in net payouts and the value specialist for EU261 claims. Most passengers focus on gross compensation. What you actually receive depends entirely on what the service charges, including hidden court fees. We are radically transparent: a flat 25% fee*, no court costs, no surprises. That means more money back, less stress.
| Service | Total Fees Charged | Your Net Payout (on €600 claim) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimFlights | 25% — flat, no additional court fee* | €450* |
| Other Claim Company | 35% fee + 15% as additional court fee | €300 |
On a long-haul claim, ClaimFlights customers receive approximately €450 of the €600. With other flight claim companies, the same claim pays out around €300 after all fees are deducted. That is 50% more in your pocket. This is what it means to be persistent and transparent: we tell you the real numbers before you sign anything.
We Fight for your Rights. You Collect What You're Owed.
3 Easy Steps to Compensation
Claiming compensation with ClaimFlights is simple. File your claim in just three easy steps. Airlines have legal teams. Now, so do you.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Enter your flight number or route (departure & arrival airport). No personal details needed. Find out in seconds if you are eligible.
Step 2: We Fight for Your Rights
We prepare your claim, challenge the airline, and escalate to court if they resist, at no extra cost to you.
Step 3: Receive What You're Owed
Once we win, your compensation is paid directly to you. We only take a 25% success fee, and you receive the rest after your claim is settled.
What Happens After You Submit Your Claim?
We know the waiting period can feel uncertain. Claims that proceed to legal action (if needed) typically take 6 to 12 months. That is not slow processing. It is persistent, rigorous legal work on your behalf. If we can solve your case out of court, we often can pay in less than 3 months.
To keep you informed throughout, ClaimFlights provides:
Claim Submitted
Your claim has been registered, and we will begin reviewing the details and preparing the case file, including initial contact with the airline.
Legal Processing
Our team reviews the case, analyses flight data and supporting evidence, and builds a structured legal argument.
Negotiation or Escalation
We contact the airline and work toward a resolution. If needed, we will take further legal steps to pursue your claim.
Compensation Secured
Once your claim is successful, your compensation is confirmed and transferred to you, with a clear breakdown of the outcome.
Communication Assurance
We know the legal process can feel slow, especially since court cases can take 3 to 6 months to resolve. While we cannot control the speed of the courts or the airlines, we can control how we communicate with you. To eliminate the anxiety of "radio silence," we commit to a Claim Status Update SLA: You will hear from us at every stage with a status update on your claim, whenever there's a progress. You will never have to chase us for answers.
Privacy-First Compensation
Strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. We handle your data with the highest security standards and promise never to resell your personal information. Our commitment to data privacy and international strengths means your claim is handled securely, wherever you are in the world.
Your Advocate. Not the Airline's.
ClaimFlights is a fully independent flight compensation service company. We do not work with airlines or have any commercial relationship with them. Our only interest is enforcing EU air passengers' rights and maximising the payout you receive.
One of the Highest net payouts: approximately 75% of your legal entitlement, compared to around 50% with other competitors.
Flat 25% success fee, no court surcharges, no additional cost, no surprises.
We go to court when airlines refuse to pay, at absolutely no additional cost to you.
49,731+ passengers represented, 12+ years of EU261 enforcement experience.
With full claim transparency, you receive structured updates throughout your case.
Complex cases welcome, rejected claims, older flights, and multi-leg disruptions.
Claim on behalf of travel companions; every passenger on your booking qualifies. Individually.
ClaimFlights operates differently than automated apps: we apply a thorough, data-driven legal analysis to every claim to ensure you have a realistic chance of winning.
Why our expert review is your biggest advantage:
We protect your time
We pursue only claims backed by a solid legal foundation. If we decline your case, it is because current laws, proven extraordinary circumstances, or precedents make it unwinnable. We will always give you an honest evaluation upfront to protect you from pointless litigation, wasted time, and false hope.
A nearly 100% court success rate
When we accept your case, our rigorous pre-screening ensures we know we can win, and we are fully prepared to take the airline to court.
Zero financial risk
We take on 100% of the legal costs. You pay nothing upfront, and if the court decides against us, you still pay absolutely nothing.
Real Outcomes. Real Passengers.
Your Questions, Answered Honestly
Airlines routinely reject valid claims, knowing most passengers will not challenge them. ClaimFlights understands airline tactics, knows the EU air passenger rights, and will escalate to court if needed. You get a dedicated legal expert, not a web form. And unlike going direct, you are backed by 10 years of enforcement experience and a proprietary flight evidence database.
We charge a flat 25% success fee, with no court costs or legal surcharges. Many competitors add 10-20% to their base fee for court fees. On a €600 claim, that difference means approximately €450 in your pocket with ClaimFlights, versus around €300 elsewhere. The gross compensation is the same. The net payout is not.
Claims resolved out of court typically settle within months. Cases that proceed to court can take 6 to 12 months, or sometimes longer. This reflects the rigour of the court proceedings, not a lack of activity on your case. If we can solve your case out of court, we often can pay in less than 3 months.
We escalate. Our partner lawyers across Europe are prepared to take your case to court. There are no additional court fees for court involvement. It is included in our 25% success fee. We pursue your case to a final legal decision.
Yes. This is where we are strongest. We review claims that other services decline, including cases already rejected by the airline, older claims up to 3 years old, multi-leg disruptions, and strike-related delays. If a case cannot be won, we will tell you clearly. If it can, we will fight for it.
A refund returns the cost of your unused ticket when a flight is cancelled, and you choose not to rebook. Compensation under EU261 (€250 to €600) is a separate legal payment for the inconvenience caused by the disruption. In many cases of cancellation, you are entitled to both. We will always identify and claim for both where applicable.
In most EU countries, you can submit claims for disruptions that occurred 1 to 3 years ago. Older flights may still be eligible depending on the jurisdiction. We recommend checking as soon as possible. We will tell you immediately whether your flight qualifies.
Yes. Each passenger on the booking is entitled to their own individual compensation amount. You can submit a claim on behalf of family members, friends, or colleagues who travelled with you.
Not automatically. Severe weather, natural disasters, and air traffic control strikes are considered extraordinary circumstances, and airlines are typically not liable in those cases. However, normal bad weather and airline staff strikes (pilots, cabin crew, ground engineers) often qualify, as staffing is within the airline's operational control. We assess each case individually and will give you an honest evaluation before proceeding.
Yes. ClaimFlights is a multilingual EU261 specialist with language capabilities across eight-plus European languages. Local support in your native language means we correspond with airlines in their own jurisdiction using the correct legal framing.
Compare Your Options
3 Ways to Claim. Only One Delivers the Better Payout
Not all paths to compensation are equal. Here is what each option really costs you in fees, time, and what lands in your pocket.
Lawyer
- Higher fees (€250 to €600) + hearing costs
- Possible upfront charges required
- Several hours or days from you
- Yes, but charged separately on top
- Result unknown, varies by lawyer
ClaimFlights
- Only 25% Success Fee
- Pay only if we win. Nothing before
- Just 2 minutes to file your claim
- Fully included at no extra cost
- Nearly 100% success rate in court
Yourself
- Free, but time-intensive
- No cost, but most airlines reject direct claims
- Hours of research and follow-up
- You manage the case entirely alone
- Low, airlines routinely reject direct claims
