Was your flight to or from Belfast International Airport cancelled?

Is your flight to or from Belfast International Airport cancelled? Then you might qualify to restitution for loss of time under Regulation 261/2004. Find out if your flight to or from Belfast International Airport is eligible for compensation by reading this article.

Brexit: did it change regulations for UK passengers to or from Belfast International Airport

Regulation 261/2004 was amended after Brexit to the The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 has been set in place to uphold your rights as airline passenger when you flight is or cancelled. Both legislations protect your rights as an airline passenger and determines the obligations of the airline.

What are your rights if your flight to or from Belfast International Airport is cancelled?

Your entitlement to compensation for a flight cancellation hinges on when you were notified of the cancellation:

• If you were informed more than 2 weeks in advance, you are not eligible for compensation.
• If you were informed between 14 and 7 days prior to departure, and you arrived at your destination more than 4 hours later, you are eligible for compensation.
• If you were informed 7 days or less before departure, and you arrived at your destination more than 2 hours later, you are eligible for compensation.

It is important to note that compensation is only applicable if you were traveling from an EU country, or if you were traveling from a non-EU country to an EU country with a European airline.

Flight cancellation to or from Belfast International Airport due to extraordinary circumstances

There are situations when you may not be entitled to compensation for a cancelled flight to or from Belfast International Airport. These are referred to as “extraordinary circumstances,” which are situations beyond the airline’s control.

Examples of such circumstances include flight cancellations due to severe weather, air traffic control strikes, and acts of terrorism. In these situations, the airline should be able to demonstrate that they were not responsible for the flight cancellation.

What determines the amount of compensation for your cancelled flight to or from Belfast International Airport

If your flight to or from Belfast International Airport has been called off, and is eligible under Regulation 261/2004, you have the right to receive financial reparations, as long as there were no exceptional circumstances. The amount of compensation you are entitled to is based on the distance of your flight and is a predetermined sum.

Within the EU:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km

For flight destinations outside the EU you are entitled to:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km
• €600 compensation for a flight exceeding 3500 km

Financial compensation for flight cancellation to or from Belfast International Airport

EUclaim provides complimentary advice to help you determine whether you are eligible for compensation due to a cancelled flight to or from Belfast International Airport. We simply require your flight details, including the flight number and date of the cancelled flight, to offer our advice instantly.

By submitting your claim via EUclaim, we’ll manage the entire process for you, and we work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Flight cancellations with a right to compensation

At EUclaim, we analyze over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to provide you with the latest information on recently cancelled flights, along with the reasons for the cancellations. If your flight has been cancelled, simply check our list to see if your flight is included and to find out what caused the issue.

Did you unexpectedly incur additional costs due to the cancelled flight to or from Belfast International Airport?

If your flight is delayed by two hours or more, the airline is responsible for taking care of your needs. This includes providing you with food and drinks, as well as accommodations and transportation to and from the accommodation if necessary. If the airline doesn’t offer these services, you’re allowed to arrange them yourself. Just be sure to keep all receipts for any additional costs incurred.

About EUclaim

Since 2007, EUclaim has been dedicated to helping passengers receive compensation from airlines for flight cancellations and delays. We analyze over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Our legal team carefully assesses each case to ensure compliance with Regulation 261/2004 or The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

With our data-driven approach and legal expertise, we have achieved a 97% success rate in court. When you work with EUclaim, you can be confident that we will do everything we can to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

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EUclaim: Countries and Airlines Eligible for Flight Compensation Claims

With EUclaim, you can file a claim for a cancelled flight from select countries and airlines. Keep in mind that legal proceedings may be necessary to obtain your compensation, and our services may not be available in every country. But don’t worry, our database can quickly determine your eligibility to file a claim by checking your flight information.

If you are flying to or from one of the following countries, you can file a claim:

• The Netherlands
• Germany
• Belgium
• France
• Spain
• The United Kingdom

Or are you flying with an airline that originated in one of these countries? If so, you can also file a claim.

Would you like to file a claim?

Is claiming not possible with EUclaim? We advise you to file a claim directly with the responsible airline.