Letter to Claim Compensation for a Delayed or Cancelled Flight

What is a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight?

A letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight is a formal letter addressed to an airline to raise a complaint about a flight cancellation and claim compensation as a result of the flight cancellation.

 

Is it mandatory to have a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled fight?

No, it is not mandatory to have a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. However, it may prove useful to have one for record keeping purposes and to track correspondences on the issue.

 

What has to be done once a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight is ready?

The completed letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight should be signed and sent to the airline either via email or by post.

 

Which documents should be attached to a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight?

The following documents should be attached to the letter:

• Plane tickets;
• Proof of purchase; and
• Receipts of any expenses incurred.

 

What must a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight contain?

A letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight must contain the following:

• Details of the person(s) writing to claim compensation;
• Details of the cancelled flight; and
• When the flight was cancelled.

 

Which laws are applicable to a letter to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight?

EU Regulation 261/2004 - this regulation continues to be applicable within the UK.

Limitation Act 1980

 

Help from a lawyer

You can choose to consult a lawyer if you need help.

The lawyer can answer your questions or help you through the process. You will be offered this option when you complete the document.

 

How to modify the template?

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.