English Denied Boarding Compensation –
Claim Up to €600
If you experienced denied boarding due to overbooking or other airline-related issues, you may be entitled to an involuntary denied boarding compensation. If your situation meets the criteria, you can claim up to €600 in denied boarding compensation.
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What Is Denied Boarding Compensation?
Denied boarding happens when airlines refuse to let you board, even though you have a confirmed ticket and checked in on time. The most common reasons for denied boarding are:
- Overbooked flights. When the airline sells more tickets than available seats.
- Operational issues. Could be crew shortages or aircraft changes.
- Airline mistakes. Rarely, there might be issues with incorrect passenger lists.
Sometimes, airlines offer vouchers or alternative flights in cases of involuntary denied boarding. However, you may still be entitled to monetary compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
It’s important to know your rights and not settle for less than what you are owed.
How Much Compensation Can You Claim?
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Route details |
Claim amount |
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Flights less than 1,500 km |
Up to €250 |
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Over 1,500 km (within the EU) |
Up to €400 |
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1,500 km – 3,500 km (outside the EU) |
Up to €400 |
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3,500 km or more |
Up to €600 |
What Are Air Passenger Rights?
EU Regulation 261/2004 protects travellers when their journey is disrupted due to denied boarding when the flight is overbooked.
You are covered under this regulation if:
- Your flight departs from an EU airport or is operated by an EU airline.
- The flight disruption was solely the airline’s fault such as crew shortages, airplane faults, and passenger list mistakes.
If you meet these conditions, you could receive between €250 and €600 in compensation.
How to Claim Flight Delay Compensation
Check Eligibility
Make sure you meet all conditions for denied boarding compensation
Gather Documents
Prepare your boarding pass, booking confirmation, and any airline communication
Submit Your Claim
Use our simple online form to start your claim and our team will take care of itWhen Are You Entitled to Compensation?
Denied Boarding Due to Overbooking
If you were involuntarily denied boarding, which means you didn’t volunteer to give up your seat, you may be eligible for compensation. To qualify, you must have:
- A valid booking
- Checked in on time
- Been denied without your own fault
If you voluntarily give up your seat, you may waive your right to compensation. Airlines often offer vouchers or flight re-bookings, but you don’t have to accept them.
Denied Boarding Due to Other Reasons
You do not qualify for denied boarding compensation If you were involuntarily denied boarding due to:
- Safety concerns (related to your person)
- Invalid documentation (expired passport, missing visa)
- Late check-in
However, if your denied boarding was caused by operational errors or airline crew-related issues, you may still claim involuntary denied boarding compensation.
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You are eligible for compensation if you were denied boarding involuntarily, had a valid ticket, checked-in on time, and were not at fault.
You can accept a voucher if you feel it works for you better than waiting a few weeks for denied boarding compensation. However, if the voucher doesn’t match your expectations, you should file a claim instead for involuntary denied boarding.
Depending on your flight distance, you can receive between €250 and €600 for involuntary denied boarding.
To claim denied boarding compensation, you will need your boarding pass, booking confirmation, and any airline communication that proves your denied boarding.
The process can take from a few weeks to a few months, depending on airline response times. Lennuabi handles all the legal work to speed up your claim which allows you to just sit back and relax while we get your denied boarding compensation.