Air passenger rights · EU 261/2004
EU Regulation 261/2004 gives you compensation, assistance and a refund when your flight is disrupted. Here is what the law says — and how to claim what you are owed.
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Regulation 2026/261 changes several core terms in EU 261 — what counts as a delay, which connecting flights are covered and what force majeure means. Here are the differences from 261/2004, in plain English. Reviewed May 2026.
Are you entitled to compensation for your delayed or cancelled flight? Answer four questions — departed/arrived in the EU, delay of at least 3 hours, cause, notice — and see straight away where your case belongs. Reviewed May 2026.
easyJet is split between a UK operator (UK261, £220–£520) and an Austrian EU operator (EU 261, €250–€600). For Sweden-based passengers the regime depends on the route. Reviewed May 2026.
Turkish Airlines and EU 261: covered on ARN-IST and GOT-IST, not covered on IST-ARN. How to claim, when to insist on cash instead of BonusMiles, and how to escalate from Sweden. Reviewed May 2026.
British Airways flights to and from Sweden after Brexit: EU 261 applies on departures from Sweden, UK261 applies on departures from London. Same €/£ amounts, different forums. Reviewed May 2026.
KLM is fully covered by EU 261 — €250–€600 for a delay of three hours or more. How KLM's claim process works, why you do not have to accept a voucher or Flying Blue miles, and how Sweden-based passengers preserve the 10-year prescription period. Reviewed May 2026.
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