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Checked 27 Jul 2026

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Eurowings flight compensation

Compensair top tier. Short and medium-haul European network.

Typical amounts

€250 / £220 · €400 / £350

Set by distance under Art 7(1), per passenger.

Regulator

Luftfahrt-Bundesamt

Free escalation if the airline refuses or ignores you.

Registered in

Germany

Relevant to arrivals into the EU or UK from outside.

Where to send it

Online form; söp conciliation route.

What they tend to argue

  • Lufthansa-group low-cost arm — crew and operational delays are within the airline's control.
  • German calendar-year limitation rule applies.

Claim it yourself first

  1. Write to Eurowings 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.
  2. Give them 28 days and diary the deadline.
  3. Refuse a voucher offered in place of cash.
  4. Escalate free to Luftfahrt-Bundesamt if they refuse.
  5. 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 Eurowings?

The amount depends on flight distance, not on the airline and not on your fare. Eurowings routes typically fall in the €250 / £220 · €400 / £350 range under Article 7.

How do I claim compensation from Eurowings?

Online form; söp conciliation route. Write first, quoting Article 7 and your flight number, and allow 28 days before escalating to Luftfahrt-Bundesamt.

Which regulator covers Eurowings?

Luftfahrt-Bundesamt. You can also complain to the enforcement body of the country you departed from.