Missed your flight in an EES queue? What you can claim
EES passport queues are causing missed flights across Europe. UK261 and EU261 don't pay for a border queue, but delays, connections and insurance might. Your options.
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EES passport queues are causing missed flights across Europe. UK261 and EU261 don't pay for a border queue, but delays, connections and insurance might. Your options.
The EU reformed flight compensation in July 2026, but the 3-hour threshold and the €250 to €600 amounts survived. What changed, and which regime covers you.
How much flight delay compensation can you claim? Up to £520 under UK261/EU261 for delays of 3+ hours or a cancellation, plus a step-by-step claim guide.
A family of four faced a 6-hour delay. The airline refused compensation, but they knew their rights.