EasyJet compensation for delayed and cancelled flights

If you think you might be owed Easyjet delay compensation or Easyjet cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to £520 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent Easyjet flights, there were 10974 departures within 24 hours and 71.94% were on time.

How many Easyjet flights were delayed today?

• Our data indicates that there were 42 Easyjet flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

• 0.53% of domestic flights and 0.35% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.

• Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.

• To find out more about Easyjet punctuality

Although airlines like Easyjet aim to maintain their scheduled times, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are covered by airline passenger rights when Easyjet flights are delayed.

As Easyjet is headquartered in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights globally. EC 261, following Brexit, was incorporated into UK law as UK 261.

EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have faced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

In the event of an Easyjet delay, you may be entitled to compensation if these circumstances occur:

• The flight arrives at its destination at least 3 hours late

• The flight departs from an EU/UK airport. If it arrives at an EU/UK airport, you are entitled to compensation if the airline is European or UK, such as Easyjet.

• The delay is not due to extraordinary circumstances, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. Nevertheless, if the delay is caused by technical issues or a strike by airline staff, you will likely be eligible for compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

You generally have up to 6 years (5 years in Scotland) to make an Easyjet flight delay compensation claim. Simply enter your flight details and our user-friendly flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you qualify for monetary compensation, and our team of professionals will be available to assist you in obtaining it.

How many Easyjet flights were cancelled today?

• Recent data indicates that Easyjet has cleared 107 within 24 hours.

• 0.32% of domestic flights and 1.11% of international flights have been cancelled.

• Are you entitled to compensation if your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to £520. Check here.

• To learn more about Easyjet punctuality

In the event of an Easyjet flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: the airline must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund. In addition to this, you may also be entitled to compensation from Easyjet if:

• You received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to £520 per person.

• Following the flight cancellation, Easyjet rebooks you on an alternative flight and your new arrival time is significantly different from your original flight.

There are cases where passengers are not entitled to compensation for a cancelled Easyjet flight:

• If Easyjet books you a new flight that arrives at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay compensation. This is because your plans will have minimal disruption.

• If the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Easyjet's control, such as severe weather conditions or an accident at the airport. Such events are referred to as extraordinary circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a cancelled flight here. Or, check now to see if you are entitled to compensation.

Compensation under Regulation EC 261 is not linked to the ticket price; instead, it mainly depends on the flight distance. The table below summarises the main scenarios:

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Because Easyjet is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 6 years (5 years in Scotland).

Which Easyjet flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

More passenger rights with Easyjet

There are two ways to make an Easyjet compensation claim – direct via the airline or via a third party expert like AirHelp.

Claiming via the Easyjet website

Every airline has its own individual claims process which should be somewhere on their website. You’ll need to gather all the documents about your flight, research the regulations to determine whether your claim is eligible, and then submit it and follow up.

If you don’t get a reply or you aren’t satisfied, you can find the relevant national aviation authority and pursue your claim with them. If that fails, you may want to consider hiring a lawyer and taking legal action through the courts.

Claiming with AirHelp

We handle everything for you, from start to finish so it’s as easy as possible to get your money.

1. Check if your disrupted flight is eligible using our quick checker.

2. Submit all your documents — we’ll tell you exactly what you need.

3. Sit back and wait for your money! We’ll take care of every aspect of the rest of the process — even if we have to go to court on your behalf.

AirHelp is a team of over 400 experts in air passenger rights, laws and regulations. Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of passengers all over the world because we believe everyone deserves the best and smoothest travels possible.

AirHelp operates on a no-win, no fee basis so you don’t pay us anything up front — even if we have to take your case to court. If we win, our commission is 35% of your compensation, leaving you free to spend the rest of the money on whatever you want. Or pay no fee with our low-cost annual membership, AirHelp+. Find out more about our fees and how AirHelp+ works.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Easyjet

Punctuality of Easyjet (24 hours):

Total Flights: 10974
On-Time Flights: 7895
Punctuality Rate: approximately 71.94% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 42
Flight Cancellations: 107

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.

EasyJet Switzerland SA, sometimes referred to simply as easyJet, is a Swiss low-cost airline headquartered in Meyrin, in the canton of Geneva. It operates scheduled flights from Geneva Airport and Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg EuroAirport as an EasyJet franchisee.

EasyJet is one of Europe's leading low-cost carriers, with more than 600 flights served from its main base at London Gatwick Airport. The carrier maintains an extensive network throughout Europe, as well as to North Africa and Israel, with a fleet of over 200 A320 aircraft.

EasyJet is a subsidiary of easyJet PLC and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Contact informations:

Website: https://www.easyjet.com/

Customer Service International Number: +44 330 365 5454

Headquarters Address: Hangar 89, London Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9PF, United Kingdom