EU261 · easyJetUpdated July 2026

easyJet Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Claim Up to €400 Under EU261

easyJet consistently ranks among Europe's most delayed airlines. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, you're entitled to fixed cash compensation — not just a refund — when flights are significantly delayed or cancelled. Here's how to claim it.

Claims go back 3 years

EU261 claims can be filed up to 3 years after the flight in most EU countries, and up to 6 years in the UK. An easyJet delay from 2023 may still be claimable today.

Eligibility checklist

Your flight departed from an EU or UK airport
Arrival delay was 3 hours or more (not just departure)
Flight was cancelled with less than 14 days' notice
You were denied boarding (overbooked flight)
Delay caused by genuine extraordinary circumstances (volcanic ash, major storm, terrorism)
You were offered a re-route arriving within 2 hours of original time

Compensation amounts

Flight distanceExample routesCompensation
Under 1,500 kmLondon–Amsterdam, Paris–Berlin€250
1,500–3,500 kmLondon–Marrakech, Paris–Cairo€400
Over 3,500 km (EU carrier only)EU to US / Caribbean€600

How to file your easyJet EU261 claim

  1. 1

    Submit via easyJet's compensation portal

    easyJet has an online form. They're faster than Ryanair but still regularly deny valid claims. Have your booking reference and flight details ready.

    easyJet EU261 form →
  2. 2

    If denied or ignored after 14 days

    UK passengers: escalate to CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) — easyJet is legally obligated to accept CEDR arbitration. EU passengers: go to your national Aviation Authority.

    CEDR arbitration (UK) →
  3. 3

    Use a claims service (easiest route)

    AirHelp specialises in easyJet claims and handles the entire process — including CEDR escalation. They charge ~25% of the compensation, but only if they win.

    Check via AirHelp →

easyJet denial tactics to watch for

  • "Extraordinary circumstances" for technical faults — this is not valid under EU261
  • Offering travel vouchers — you have the right to demand cash instead
  • Claiming the delay was under 3 hours at destination (check actual arrival time)
  • Sending a generic rejection letter — always escalate to CEDR or national authority

Find forgotten easyJet claims in your inbox

SubRadar scans your Gmail or Outlook for easyJet booking confirmations from the past 3 years. If any of those flights were delayed or cancelled, we surface the potential EU261 claim so you can act on it before the statute of limitations expires.

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