Biman Bangladesh Airlines EU261 — Up to €600 Per Person
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (IATA: BG) is the national carrier of Bangladesh, operating direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dhaka (DAC). If your Biman flight from the UK was significantly delayed or cancelled, EU Regulation 261/2004 entitles you to up to €600 per person — and UK passengers have six years to file.
Eligibility for Biman claims
- ✓ Your Biman Bangladesh flight departed from London Heathrow (LHR)
- ✓ Arrival at final destination was delayed 3+ hours, or flight was cancelled under 14 days notice
- ✓ Disruption was not caused by extraordinary circumstances
- ✗ Flights from Dhaka → London (arrivals) are NOT covered — Biman is a non-EU carrier
- ⚠️ Biman has a history of claiming technical issues as extraordinary circumstances — courts routinely reject this
Compensation — Biman UK routes
| Route | Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) → Dhaka (DAC) | ~8,200 km | €600 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) → Dhaka (DAC) via stopover (Sylhet etc.) | > 3,500 km | €600 |
LHR–DAC greatly exceeds 3,500 km → €600 per person maximum. Delay must be 4+ hours for routes over 3,500 km.
⚠️ How Biman typically responds to claims
- → Biman frequently blames technical faults — but technical issues within airline control are NOT extraordinary circumstances under EU law
- → Biman may take a long time to respond to direct claims — use a claim specialist to speed up the process
- → If rejected, escalate to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) in the UK — they can compel compliance
UK claim window: 6 years
Under the Limitation Act 1980, UK passengers can claim EU261 compensation up to 6 years after the flight date. A Biman delay from Heathrow in 2020 or later is still claimable today. Each person on the booking has an individual claim worth up to €600.
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