EU261 reform, court decisions, practical guides: we keep track for you of what is changing in your rights when your flight is disrupted.
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Agreement of 12 June 2026 between the European Parliament and the Council: compensation scale maintained, new claim deadline, stronger re-routing.
Technical fault, strike, weather, bird strike... Which situations really exempt an airline from compensating you.
Made-up email addresses, fake websites, generic forms: how to make sure your claim is sent to the right place.
The essential elements of an EU261 claim, why so many requests fail, and how VolClaim handles it with no upfront costs.
Booking, proof of the delay, receipts: the documents useful for your claim, why each one matters, and what to do without a boarding pass.
Since 7 February 2026, mediation has been a mandatory step before going to court in France: steps, time limits, exceptions.
Refund, care and compensation of €250 to €600: three separate rights, often cumulative.
The airline's reply, mediation after 60 days, a 5-year limit for taking action in France: the realistic timeline.
Until the reform comes into application, it is the current Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 that applies to your flight. Our guides detail each situation:
Looking for our original English guide? See our EU261 / UK261 guide in English.