JFK Flight Delays or Cancellations
For JFK delays or cancellations, you may have the right to compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004. You could claim up to 600€ ($700) from the airlines.
Enter your flight details and check how much you are entitled to.
Table of Content
With such heavy air traffic, it is obvious that flights tend to get delayed or canceled, there is nothing much you can do about it.
Passengers should not panic or worry about the loss due to such problems. The best way to deal with the situation is to know what are your air passenger rights?
JFK Airport, New York Flights’ Delayed or Canceled
Here is all you need to know about JFK airport delay or cancellation.
You may be eligible for flight delay compensation if …
- you have been departed from an EU airport (with any airline)
- you departed from JFK Airport and arrived at an EU airport with an EU-registered airline
- you reached the final destination later than three hours
- and, the delay or cancellation shouldn’t be due to any extraordinary circumstances
How much can I claim for JFK flight delays?
The amount of compensation varies between 250€ to 600€ depending upon the route distance and length of the delay.
The table below shows the amount of compensation that you can claim under the EU Regulation 261/2004:
Short distance (up to 1500 km) |
Medium distance (1501 to 3500 km) |
Long-distance (more than 3500 km) |
---|---|---|
e.g., Frankfurt to Madrid | e.g., Frankfurt to Istanbul | e.g., Frankfurt to New York |
€250 | €400 | €600* |
* the amount may get reduced by 50%, i.e., you may get up to 300€ for a distance of over 3500 km if EU borders were not crossed.
Your Flight Has Been Delayed or Canceled. What Should You Do?
Ask a reason for the delay
Note Arrival Time
Collect Evidence
Collect evidence such as pictures of arrival board, boarding pass, receipts, etc., to prove the delay.
Check your Eligibility
Enter your flight details into our compensation checker to check if you are eligible for compensation.
Exchange Contacts
Claim Money Back
Assign us your case for a hassle-free claim (we work on a "No Win – No Fee" basis) and Sit Back & Relax.
Does EC Regulation 261/2004 applicable to JFK Airport Passengers?
No matter from whichever country you belong to, or whatever citizenship you had, if you travel to or from any of the European destinations with EU airlines flights, you are eligible for compensation.
In these cases, you could receive compensation, if the airline was responsible for …
- ☛flight delays: if you reached the final destination with more than 3 hours delay.
- ☛flight cancellations: if you were informed about flight cancellation without any prior notice of at least 0 to 14 days of departure.
- ☛overbooking: if you were denied boarding your flight due to overselling of flight tickets.
- ☛missed connection: if you missed your connecting flight due to delay or cancellation of your first flight, and reached later than 3 hours at the final destination.
Whereas, if the disruptions were caused due to some extraordinary circumstances, there is no compensation.
Examples of such situations are:
- Bad weather condition ( storm, snowfall, tsunami, etc)
- Security threats
- The strike includes personnel strike, air traffic control strike or bird strikes
- Technical or Mechanical failure
JFK Airport Flight Delays
Under EU law, you could be entitled to compensation or refund for longer flight delays.
Whereas, airlines can excuse for disruptions caused due to weather or wind, security threats, strike, or circumstances which are beyond the control.
JFK Arrival Delays
For flight delays on arrivals for more than 3 hours, you could be entitled to compensation up to 600€.
Flight departure delays
If there’s delay at departure, you are eligible for “Right to Care”. The airlines must offer:
For 2+ Hours of Flight Delays
Foods/Snacks
Communication
For 5+ Hours of Flight Delays
Foods/Snacks
Communication
Flight
Refund
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation & transport facility for an overnight delay.
Plus, compensation of up to 600 Euros, if you reached your final destination later than three hours.
JFK flight cancellations
You booked an EU-Airline flight and if it gets canceled without prior notice of 0 to 14 days, you may ask for flight cancellation compensation or a refund.
For flight cancellations without any notice, these are the two options available for you to choose from…
- you can either apply for a ticket refund or
- you may ask for the change of flight or an alternate flight.
If your alternate flight delays for more than 2 hours, you could be eligible for compensation.
You can claim compensation between 125€ and 600€ depending upon …
- the days you were informed before
- the length of delay, and
- route distance
What if you missed your connecting flight?
You could be entitled to compensation for a missed flight due to delay or cancellation, under European Union Regulation EC261.
- →the same airline operates your connecting flight(s) which you missed due to a problem on your first flight, and
- →delay at the final destination is more than three hours.
Can I claim for flight outside the EU?
You do not have to be an EU citizen to claim compensation for JFK delays or JFK flight cancellations.
You can claim for flights’ that departed from any EU airport and arrived at JFK Airport.
You can even claim for a flight registered with an EU airline, that departed from John F. Kennedy Airport and landed at EU airport.
Origin and Destination | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
---|---|---|
EU ✈ EU | ✅ | ✅ |
EU ✈ Non-EU | ✅ | ✅ |
Non-EU ✈ EU | ✅ | ❌ |
Non-EU ✈ Non-EU | ❌ | ❌ |
Thus you are eligible for compensation under EC 261 Regulation.
How to claim compensation for delayed or canceled flights?
We are specialized in helping air passengers to get their compensation quickly from the air carrier. With a track record of assisting over 23K+ passengers and achieving exceptional results, ClaimFlights is a trusted flight claim company.
1
Check Entitlement
More Info
2
Enter Flight Details
More Info
3
Assign to us
More Info
4
We process your case
More Info
5
Get Compensation
More Info
Assign us your claim and let us fight for your rights
Fast, easy, and risk-free compensation claims through "ClaimFlights"
Useful Information about John F. Kennedy Airport Information:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK) is referred to as JFK airport or Kennedy airport. It is the major international airport located in Queens, Jamaica, New York City.
The airport was opened in the year 1948 and was commonly known as Idlewild Airport. In 1963, it was renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport in memory of the 35th President of the United States.
Being the busiest international airport in North America, it is also the 6th busiest airport in the US & and the 21st busiest airports in the world.
It is also a hub to US major airlines which includes, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
JFK Terminals
There are six passenger terminals and four runways at the airport.
Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, Terminal 7 and Terminal 8. Terminal 3 and 6 were demolished in 2013 and 2011 respectively. The area where Terminal 3 used to stand is now used for Delta Airlines aircraft’s parking.
The international flight arrivals of Terminal 5 now use some area of Terminal 6, and the remaining area is used for JetBlue and British Airways aircraft parking. There is a TSA pre-checkpoint for quick security checks and is open from 3 am to 11 pm.
Each of these terminals at JFK Airport is built to handle millions of passengers annually. In 2018 it has handled over 61 million passengers.
JFK Flight Destinations
List of EU Airlines & European Destinations
Airlines | Country | Destinations |
---|---|---|
Norwegian Air Shuttle | France | Paris Charles de Gaulle |
Norway | Oslo Gardermoen | |
United Kingdom | London Gatwick | |
Italy | Rome Fiumicino | |
Spain | Barcelona | |
Netherlands | Amsterdam | |
Spain | Madrid | |
Lufthansa | Germany | Frankfurt, Munich |
Norway | Oslo Gardermoen | |
United Kingdom | London Gatwick | |
Italy | Rome Fiumicino | |
Turkish Airlines | Turkey | Istanbul |
Spain | Madrid | |
Greece | Athens | |
Alitalia | Italy | Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino |
France | Paris Charles de Gaulle | |
Ukraine International Airlines | Ukraine | Kyiv Boryspil |
Jamaica | Montego Bay | |
Corsair International | France | Paris Orly |
Spain | Barcelona | |
British Airways | United Kingdom | London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow |
Virgin Atlantic | United Kingdom | London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester |
Air France | France | Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly |
Aeroflot | Russia | Moscow Sheremetyevo |
Icelandair | Iceland | Reykjavík Keflavík |
Aer Lingus | Ireland | Dublin, Shannon |
Air Italy | Italy | Milan Malpensa |
Swiss International Air Lines | Switzerland | Geneva, Zürich |
Cayman Airways | UK | Grand Cayman |
Eurowings | Germany | Düsseldorf |
LOT Polish Airlines | Hungary | Budapest |
KLM | Amsterdam | Amsterdam |
Level Airline | Spain | Barcelona |
Air Serbia | Serbia | Belgrade |
Brussels Airlines | Belgium | Brussels |
Finnair | Finland | Helsinki |
Air Europa | Spain | Madrid |
Austrian Airlines | Austria | Vienna |
Iberia | Spain | Madrid |
TAP Air Portugal | Portugal | Lisbon |
Azerbaijan Airlines | Azerbaijan | Baku |
List of Non-EU Airlines & European Destinations
Airlines | Country | Destinations |
---|---|---|
Delta Air Lines | UK | Bermuda, London Heathrow, Grand Cayman, Providenciales |
Italy | Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, Venice | |
France | Paris Charles de Gaulle, Nice | |
Germany | Frankfurt, Berlin Tegel | |
Scotland | Edinburgh, Glasgow | |
Spain | Barcelona, Madrid | |
Ireland | Dublin, Shannon | |
Denmark | Copenhagen | |
Netherlands | Amsterdam | |
Belgium | Amsterdam | |
Switzerland | Zürich | |
Portugal | Lisbon | |
Greece | Athens | |
Czech Republic | Prague | |
JetBlue | United Kingdom | Aguadilla, Bermuda, Grand Cayman, Providenciales |
France | Pointe-à-Pitre | |
American Airlines | Italy | Milan Malpensa, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome Fiumicino |
United Kingdom | Bermuda, London Heathrow, Grand Cayman | |
Spain | Barcelona, Madrid | |
Delta Connection | United Kingdom | Norfolk |
American Eagle | United Kingdom | Norfolk |
Emirates | Italy | Milan Malpensa |
Singapore Airlines | Germany | Frankfurt |
JFK Airport Services
Transportation
JFK Airport is connected to the NYC city subway and Long Island railroad by AirTrain that connects all airport terminals and parking lots. You can enjoy different modes of transportation at JFK Airport such as rail, car rentals, shuttle bus, taxi.
Parking
The airport does have a parking lot with both long term and valet parking. Parking lots are available outside of each terminal so you can get easy access to it. It has a partnership with several off-site parking lots near the airport which makes JFK the cheapest airport parking rates.
You can also enjoy the other services such as restrooms, medical facilities, pet relief areas, baggage or luggage storage, ATM, bank, currency exchange, pre, and post-security areas, shopping, hotels & restaurants, free Wi-Fi, etc.
JFK Airport reviews and ratings
Why choose “ClaimFlights”?
No win = No fee
Success Fee 25%
No Legal Action Fee
Best Payout
Close to 100% Success
Test Winner
You may be interested to read the articles below
How much compensation can I get for a delayed flight?
A plane delay occurs, and it is a common thing for air travelers. But, it is important to know your rights in case you face one....
Learn More
What are my rights in the event of flight cancellation?
Flight cancellations can put any passenger in distress, which leads to travel plans in suffering and the consequences could be serious.....
Learn More
Experiences and Reviews of Our Satisfied Customers
Choose your Choice to Claim Compensation
Here we have compared 3 different ways to claim compensation: