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easyJet flight compensation
As a UK carrier, offers a route to the six-year UK window even on EU-departing flights.
Typical amounts
€250 / £220 · €400 / £350
Set by distance under Art 7(1), per passenger.
Regulator
UK Civil Aviation Authority
Free escalation if the airline refuses or ignores you.
Registered in
United Kingdom
Relevant to arrivals into the EU or UK from outside.
Where to send it
Online claim form; escalation to an approved UK ADR scheme where the airline is a member.
What they tend to argue
- Frequent use of crew-availability framing — note that crew shortage is generally within the airline's control.
- Watch for sterling amounts applied to EU-departing flights, where euro amounts may be correct.
Claim it yourself first
- Write to easyJet quoting the article. “I am claiming under Article 7 for a delayed arrival on [flight] on [date].” Free, and you keep the whole amount. Use the template.
- Give them 28 days and diary the deadline.
- Refuse a voucher offered in place of cash.
- Escalate free to UK Civil Aviation Authority if they refuse.
- Only then consider a claims service.
On short-haul European claims this is the cheaper of the two services. Doing it yourself costs nothing and keeps the full amount — use a service once you have hit a wall.
Questions
How much compensation can I claim from easyJet?
The amount depends on flight distance, not on the airline and not on your fare. easyJet routes typically fall in the €250 / £220 · €400 / £350 range under Article 7.
How do I claim compensation from easyJet?
Online claim form; escalation to an approved UK ADR scheme where the airline is a member. Write first, quoting Article 7 and your flight number, and allow 28 days before escalating to UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Which regulator covers easyJet?
UK Civil Aviation Authority. You can also complain to the enforcement body of the country you departed from.