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Flight Delayed Due To Maintenance

All airlines have to take maintenance seriously, but the best of them manage to ensure that planes are properly serviced without disrupting passenger schedules. Unfortunately, all too often flights are delayed due to maintenance over-runs, causing hardship for travelers in the process. But the good news is that in most cases, these delays qualify for generous compensation.

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Are maintenance delays covered by compensation regulations?

This compensation is provided under a relatively obscure European Union regulation known as 261/2004. Although very few North American travelers seem to be aware of its existence, this regulation can be their best friend when they experience a flight delayed due to maintenance. Simply, 261/2004 states that airlines are liable to pay compensation for cancellations, the denial of boarding, and flight delays. These problems must involve flights from of airports in Europe (which includes overseas territories like French Guiana or New Caledonia, as well as associated countries like Norway and Switzerland), or into an EU airport with a European carrier.

There's a maximum of $650 in compensation payments, aside from reimbursement of tickets and the provision of new ones. However, here's the important thing to know: compensation is only available if flight delays have been caused by the airline itself. Fortunately, maintenance almost always falls under the category of an avoidable delay. Bad weather or medical emergencies may be seen as exceptional circumstances, but if airlines fail to complete routine repairs and checks on time, they are deemed to be at fault. In that case, if delays exceed 3 hours, then passengers can make a compensation claim. This doesn't just apply to recent flights, by the way. Compensation can be back-dated 3 years, so previous vacations may still be covered. Either way, AirHelp will let you know if you can claim.

AirHelp is here to help you get compensation for flight delays and cancellations. Find out what you could be entitled to.

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About AirHelp

AirHelp is the world's largest air passenger rights organization, here to help air travelers secure compensation for delayed, canceled, or overbooked flights.

We make claiming compensation easy and stress-free. Whether you are unsure of your rights, lack the time, or simply want an expert to handle your entire claim for you, AirHelp can help you get what you are rightfully owed.

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Claiming Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations

How do you know when you should claim compensation for a delayed or canceled flight? Though the law can be complicated, we're here to break it down for you:

Delayed flights: you may be able to claim compensation if your flight arrived 3 hours or more late.
Canceled flights: you may be eligible for compensation if your flight was canceled less than 14 days before it was due to depart.
Overbookings: you are owed compensation any time you are denied boarding through no fault of your own — so long as you didn't voluntarily give up your seat.

We should note that if extraordinary circumstances were involved, arirlines are under no obligation to pay compensation. Examples of extraordinary circumstances include bad weather, travel restrictions, and air traffic control strikes. Though these situations cause delays and cancellations, the airline isn't at fault, so can't be expected to offer compensation.

Remember these are European flight regulations and so only apply to flights departing from an EU airport, or flights landing in the EU with a European airline. The table below makes it clear which flights are covered:

Claim up to $650 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

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How Much Flight Compensation?

DistanceCompensation
All flights under 1,500 kmUp to $270 per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 kmUp to $430 per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 kmUp to $430 per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 kmUp to €600 per person

Table shows values in € as specified in EC 261

In some circumstances the compensation amount may differ from the standard amounts shown above. The easiest way to find out what you’re owed is to use our Compensation Calculator.


What to Do if Your Flight is Delayed or Canceled

If you experience a flight delay or cancellation, here's what you should do:

  • Hold onto your boarding pass and other travel documents.

  • Ask why the flight was delayed or canceled.

  • Request food, drinks, and if necessary, free transport and hotel accommodation.

  • If you had a canceled flight, ask for an alternative flight or a refund.

  • Keep all receipts of any extra expenses you may have had, including necessary food, clothing, etc.

  • Be careful not to sign any waivers or accept vouchers that will require you to waive your right to compensation.

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Recent delays and cancellations

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Departure airport (e.g. Frankfurt or FRA)

Date

Flight number

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Route

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  • BZ701

    Bluebird Airways

    Canceled

    Athens

    Tel Aviv-Yafo

    ATH

    TLV

    06/18/2025

    1:30 PM

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  • BZ271

    Bluebird Airways

    Canceled

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    Tel Aviv-Yafo

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    TLV

    06/18/2025

    11:40 AM

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  • BZ131

    Bluebird Airways

    Canceled

    Rome

    Tel Aviv-Yafo

    FCO

    TLV

    06/18/2025

    11:20 AM

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  • BZ703

    Bluebird Airways

    Canceled

    Athens

    Tel Aviv-Yafo

    ATH

    TLV

    06/18/2025

    8:00 AM

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  • AT352

    Royal Air Maroc

    Canceled

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    Brussels

    CMN

    BRU

    06/18/2025

    7:55 AM

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  • M4722

    Smart Aviation Company

    Delayed

    Catania

    Malta

    CTA

    MLA

    06/18/2025

    7:15 AM

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    ITA Airways

    Canceled

    Milan

    Rome

    MXP

    FCO

    06/18/2025

    3:30 AM

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  • LY337

    El Al Israel Airlines

    Canceled

    Tel Aviv-Yafo

    Amsterdam

    TLV

    AMS

    06/18/2025

    3:10 AM

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  • FO5185

    Flybondi

    Canceled

    Jujuy

    Buenos Aires

    JUJ

    EZE

    06/17/2025

    12:25 AM

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  • WS1698

    Westjet

    Canceled

    Vancouver

    Los Angeles

    YVR

    LAX

    06/17/2025

    12:25 AM

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