{"id":132140,"date":"2026-02-19T13:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T21:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:54:26","slug":"airhelp-review-flight-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"AirHelp Review: Is This Flight Compensation Service Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s be honest \u2014 who hasn&#8217;t experienced that moment when the departure board flashes the dreaded word <strong>DELAYED<\/strong> and you&#8217;re wondering whether you&#8217;ll make your connection or end up sleeping at the airport? Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I deal with this with clockwork regularity, and my mum missed her flight three times last year alone. That&#8217;s exactly why I started looking into whether we could get <strong>flight compensation<\/strong> for all those delays. That&#8217;s when I stumbled upon <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>. In this review, I&#8217;ll tell you everything you need to know \u2014 how much they charge, what real travellers&#8217; experiences are like, and most importantly, whether it&#8217;s actually worth it. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-2.jpg\" alt=\"AirHelp review\" class=\"wp-image-129597\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-2-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_Is_EU_Regulation_EC_2612004_and_What_Are_You_Entitled_To\" >What Is EU Regulation EC 261\/2004 and What Are You Entitled To<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Who_Is_Entitled_to_Compensation\" >Who Is Entitled to Compensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#When_Are_You_Entitled_to_Compensation\" >When Are You Entitled to Compensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Flight_Delay_Compensation_Table\" >Flight Delay Compensation Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#When_You_Are_NOT_Entitled\" >When You Are NOT Entitled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Important_Information_Limitation_Period\" >Important Information: Limitation Period<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_Is_AirHelp_and_How_Does_It_Work\" >What Is AirHelp and How Does It Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#How_It_Works_Step_by_Step\" >How It Works Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take\" >How Long Does It Take?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#How_Much_Does_AirHelp_Cost_%E2%80%94_Real_Examples\" >How Much Does AirHelp Cost \u2014 Real Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Fee_Overview\" >Fee Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Real_Examples_%E2%80%94_How_Much_You_Actually_Keep\" >Real Examples \u2014 How Much You Actually Keep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Real_Traveller_Experiences\" >Real Traveller Experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#AirHelp_Subscription_%E2%80%94_Is_It_Worth_It\" >AirHelp+ Subscription \u2014 Is It Worth It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Plan_Overview\" >Plan Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_AirHelp_Includes\" >What AirHelp+ Includes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Is_It_Worth_It\" >Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#AirHelp_Pros\" >AirHelp Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#AirHelp_Cons\" >AirHelp Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Comparison_with_Competitors\" >Comparison with Competitors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Comparison_Table\" >Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Flightright\" >Flightright<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#ClaimCompass\" >ClaimCompass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Flight_Compensation_Ryanair_and_Budget_Airlines\" >Flight Compensation: Ryanair and Budget Airlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_Do_Review_Sites_Say\" >What Do Review Sites Say?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#When_to_Use_AirHelp_vs_DIY\" >When to Use AirHelp vs. DIY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#How_to_Claim_Flight_Compensation_Yourself_DIY_Guide\" >How to Claim Flight Compensation Yourself (DIY Guide)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#When_Its_Worth_Doing_It_Yourself\" >When It&#8217;s Worth Doing It Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#When_Its_Worth_Using_AirHelp_or_Another_Service\" >When It&#8217;s Worth Using AirHelp (or Another Service)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_Real_Travellers_Say\" >What Real Travellers Say<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Conclusion_and_Recommendation\" >Conclusion and Recommendation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Who_I_Recommend_AirHelp_For\" >Who I Recommend AirHelp For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Who_I_Recommend_an_Alternative_For\" >Who I Recommend an Alternative For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Who_I_Recommend_the_DIY_Approach_For\" >Who I Recommend the DIY Approach For<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Is_AirHelp_Free\" >Is AirHelp Free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#How_Long_Does_Flight_Compensation_Through_AirHelp_Take\" >How Long Does Flight Compensation Through AirHelp Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Does_AirHelp_Work_in_the_UK\" >Does AirHelp Work in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Can_I_Claim_Compensation_for_an_Old_Flight_Through_AirHelp\" >Can I Claim Compensation for an Old Flight Through AirHelp?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_If_the_Airline_Claims_Extraordinary_Circumstances\" >What If the Airline Claims Extraordinary Circumstances?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Is_AirHelp_Subscription_Worth_It\" >Is AirHelp+ Subscription Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Is_AirHelp_or_ClaimCompass_Better\" >Is AirHelp or ClaimCompass Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#What_If_AirHelp_Rejects_My_Claim\" >What If AirHelp Rejects My Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Does_AirHelp_Work_for_Flights_Outside_Europe\" >Does AirHelp Work for Flights Outside Europe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/#Can_I_Use_AirHelp_If_I_Booked_Through_Kiwicom\" >Can I Use AirHelp If I Booked Through Kiwi.com?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Story_How_We_Discovered_AirHelp\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Story_How_We_Discovered_AirHelp\"><\/span>Our Story: How We Discovered AirHelp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It all started last May. My mum was flying back from Sicily and the journey turned into a nightmare. Her flight from Palermo was nearly three hours late, she missed her connection in Zurich and had to stay overnight unexpectedly. Sure, the airline gave her a hotel and meals, but nobody gives you back that stress and wasted time\u2026 or do they?<\/p>\n<p>When she got home, we tried submitting her case on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>. No complicated forms, no arguing with a call centre. We just uploaded the boarding passes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the result?<\/strong><br \/>Cha-ching! <strong>\u20ac162.50<\/strong> landed in her account. \ud83d\udcb8 And that&#8217;s not all. When Luk\u00e1\u0161 was on a quick trip to Portugal and got stranded in Lisbon, he received <strong>\u20ac200<\/strong> \u2014 even though he&#8217;d already been given a free hotel and meals.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be honest \u2014 <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> isn&#8217;t a charity. They took their commission from the amount recovered (around 35%). But hand on heart \u2014 <strong>we would never have dealt with all that airline paperwork ourselves.<\/strong> We would have just let it go and that money would have been lost.<\/p>\n<p>So my new maths is clear: It&#8217;s better to have &#8220;just&#8221; 65% of the compensation in your account without any effort than to proudly own 100% of nothing. If your flight is delayed, that money is waiting for you. Don&#8217;t leave it for the airlines. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No time for the full article? Here are the key takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> A service that handles your flight delay compensation, cancellation, or overbooking claim for you<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much they charge:<\/strong> 35% of the compensation (up to 50% if the case goes to court)<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much you get:<\/strong> From the maximum compensation of \u20ac600, you&#8217;d keep \u20ac390 without court proceedings, or \u20ac300 with court<\/li>\n<li><strong>You only pay on success:<\/strong> If they don&#8217;t win, you pay nothing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trustpilot:<\/strong> 4.6\/5 from 191,000+ reviews<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processing time:<\/strong> On average 2\u20133 months, but can be 6+ months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternatives:<\/strong> Flightright (from 20\u201330% + VAT), ClaimCompass (25\u201335%, court costs included)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worth it?<\/strong> Yes, if you don&#8217;t want to or can&#8217;t handle it yourself. No, if you have the time and patience to deal with the airline directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze.jpg\" alt=\"AirHelp review flight compensation\" class=\"wp-image-129598\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/airhelp-recenze-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_EU_Regulation_EC_2612004_and_What_Are_You_Entitled_To\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_EU_Regulation_EC_261_2004_and_What_Are_You_Entitled_To\"><\/span>What Is EU Regulation EC 261\/2004 and What Are You Entitled To<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we dive into <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> itself, it&#8217;s important to understand why you can even claim flight cancellation compensation in the first place. It all comes down to one European regulation that&#8217;s absolutely brilliant for travellers \u2014 it&#8217;s just that far too many people don&#8217;t know it exists.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Entitled_to_Compensation\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Entitled_to_Compensation\"><\/span>Who Is Entitled to Compensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Regulation EC 261\/2004<\/strong> is a law passed by the European Parliament that sets out rules for compensating air passengers. It applies to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All flights departing from the EU<\/strong> (any airline \u2014 even that obscure one you found on a comparison site)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flights into the EU<\/strong> (but only with an EU-based airline)<\/li>\n<li>It also covers flights from\/to Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is particularly relevant for the <strong>flight compensation UK<\/strong> situation \u2014 since Brexit, flights from UK airports are no longer covered unless you&#8217;re flying with an EU-based carrier. However, flights from the EU to the UK are still covered regardless of the airline. If you&#8217;re flying from London Heathrow with British Airways, for instance, you wouldn&#8217;t be covered under EC 261\/2004 (though the UK has its own equivalent regulation, UK261, which provides similar protections for flights departing from UK airports).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Are_You_Entitled_to_Compensation\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Are_You_Entitled_to_Compensation\"><\/span>When Are You Entitled to Compensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delay of 3+ hours<\/strong> on arrival at your final destination<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flight cancellation<\/strong> announced less than 14 days in advance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denied boarding<\/strong> due to overbooking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missed connecting flight<\/strong> with arrival 3+ hours after the scheduled time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_Delay_Compensation_Table\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_Delay_Compensation_Table\"><\/span>Flight Delay Compensation Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Flight Distance<\/td>\n<td>Compensation<\/td>\n<td>Example Route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 1,500 km<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20ac250<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>London \u2192 Rome, London \u2192 <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barcelona (booking)\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/barcelona-booking\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Barcelona<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1,500\u20133,500 km<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20ac400<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>London \u2192 Canary Islands, London \u2192 Istanbul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Over 3,500 km<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20ac600<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>London \u2192 New York, London \u2192 Bangkok<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Are_NOT_Entitled\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Are_NOT_Entitled\"><\/span>When You Are NOT Entitled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extraordinary circumstances:<\/strong> Severe weather, volcanic ash, security threats, air traffic control strikes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advance notice:<\/strong> The airline announced the cancellation 14+ days in advance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-routing:<\/strong> The airline offered an alternative flight within an acceptable time window<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Information_Limitation_Period\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Information_Limitation_Period\"><\/span>Important Information: Limitation Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the UK, you have <strong>6 years from the date of the flight<\/strong> to make a claim (5 years in Scotland). That&#8217;s significantly longer than many EU countries. So if your flight was cancelled in 2021 and you haven&#8217;t done anything about it \u2014 there&#8217;s still time! In other countries, the limitation period varies (just 1 year in Belgium, up to 5 years in Spain, and 3 years in most EU countries).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_AirHelp_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_AirHelp_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>What Is AirHelp and How Does It Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> is the world&#8217;s largest flight compensation service. It&#8217;s been operating since 2013, is headquartered in Berlin, and has helped <strong>28 million customers<\/strong> to date. They have offices across Europe (Berlin, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barcelona (booking)\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/barcelona-booking\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Barcelona<\/a>, Krak\u00f3w, Gda\u0144sk\u2026) and legal representation in 35 countries.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, it&#8217;s a middleman between you and the airline. You tell them what happened, they check your claim, and if you have a chance of getting compensation for a late flight, they take over all communication with the airline \u2014 including any potential court proceedings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Works_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Works_Step_by_Step\"><\/span>How It Works Step by Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The whole process is surprisingly simple. Here&#8217;s what it looks like in practice:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Enter your flight (2 minutes)<\/strong> On the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> website or mobile app, enter your flight number or journey details. The system instantly checks whether your flight qualifies for compensation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Claim verification<\/strong> An automated system cross-references data about your flight \u2014 the delay, reason for cancellation, distance \u2014 and tells you whether you have a claim and how much you could receive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Sign the agreement<\/strong> If you want to proceed, you electronically sign a power of attorney authorising <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> to deal with the airline on your behalf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Submit documents<\/strong> <em>Heads up \u2014 this caught me slightly off guard:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> requests a scan or photo of your passport <strong>after you&#8217;ve signed the agreement<\/strong>, not before. It&#8217;s nothing dramatic, but good to know.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> negotiates with the airline<\/strong> The team builds your case and communicates with the airline. At this stage, you don&#8217;t need to do anything \u2014 just wait.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Legal action (if needed)<\/strong> If the airline refuses to pay (and this happens \u2014 especially with Wizz Air, Ryanair, and other budget carriers \ud83d\ude05), <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> can file a lawsuit. However, they charge extra for this legal service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Compensation payout<\/strong> When the airline pays up, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> deducts their commission and sends the rest to your account.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take\"><\/span>How Long Does It Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is probably the least pleasant part:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple cases:<\/strong> 10 days to a few weeks (mainly with Ryanair, who tend to pay relatively quickly)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard cases:<\/strong> 6\u201314 weeks (roughly 2\u20133 months)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complex\/court cases:<\/strong> Up to 6\u201312 months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average:<\/strong> The estimated average is around <strong>3 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_AirHelp_Cost_%E2%80%94_Real_Examples\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_AirHelp_Cost_Real_Examples\"><\/span>How Much Does AirHelp Cost \u2014 Real Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And now the crucial question \u2014 how much does <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> actually take? Because a &#8220;free service&#8221; it definitely isn&#8217;t. It works on a <strong>&#8220;no win, no fee&#8221;<\/strong> basis \u2014 if they don&#8217;t recover anything, you pay nothing. But if they succeed, the commission isn&#8217;t exactly small.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_Overview\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_Overview\"><\/span>Fee Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Fee Type<\/td>\n<td>Percentage<\/td>\n<td>Note<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Service fee<\/td>\n<td>35% of compensation<\/td>\n<td>Including VAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal fee<\/td>\n<td>+15% of compensation<\/td>\n<td>Only if the case goes to court<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total without court<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>35%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total with court<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Examples_%E2%80%94_How_Much_You_Actually_Keep\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Examples_How_Much_You_Actually_Keep\"><\/span>Real Examples \u2014 How Much You Actually Keep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some real numbers, because percentages are nice, but euros in your account are nicer:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 1: London \u2192 Rome flight (under 1,500 km), compensation \u20ac250<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Without court:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> takes \u20ac87.50 \u2192 <strong>you keep \u20ac162.50<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>With court:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> takes \u20ac125 \u2192 <strong>you keep \u20ac125<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example 2: London \u2192 Canary Islands flight (1,500\u20133,500 km), compensation \u20ac400<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Without court:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> takes \u20ac140 \u2192 <strong>you keep \u20ac260<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>With court:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> takes \u20ac200 \u2192 <strong>you keep \u20ac200<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example 3: London \u2192 New York flight (over 3,500 km), compensation \u20ac600<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Without court:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> takes \u20ac210 \u2192 <strong>you keep \u20ac390<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>With court:<\/em> <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> takes \u20ac300 \u2192 <strong>you keep \u20ac300<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s still not bad money, especially for not having to lift a finger. But it&#8217;s fair to say that <strong>35\u201350% is above the industry average<\/strong> \u2014 there are services that charge less (more on that in a moment).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Traveller_Experiences\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Traveller_Experiences\"><\/span>Real Traveller Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One traveller reported that from an expected \u20ac500 from Wizz Air, they ended up with just <strong>around \u20ac280<\/strong> \u2014 a combination of <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>&#8217;s commission and additional fees. That&#8217;s quite a cold shower when you&#8217;ve been waiting six months and then receive barely half. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirHelp_Subscription_%E2%80%94_Is_It_Worth_It\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirHelp_Plus_Subscription_Is_It_Worth_It\"><\/span>AirHelp+ Subscription \u2014 Is It Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> also offers a subscription called <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>+<\/strong>, which promises lower or zero fees on compensation claims plus a few added bonuses. Let&#8217;s see if it makes sense.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Overview\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Overview\"><\/span>Plan Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Plan<\/td>\n<td>Price\/Year<\/td>\n<td>Key Benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Essential<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac19.99<\/td>\n<td>Lower service fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Smart<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac39.99<\/td>\n<td>100% compensation with no fees, 3 trips, lounge access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Complete<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac49.99<\/td>\n<td>Same as Smart but more trips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac99.99<\/td>\n<td>9 trips, full benefits, lounge access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>Note: <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> regularly updates and changes their plans, so the specific offering may differ.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_AirHelp_Includes\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_AirHelp_Plus_Includes\"><\/span>What AirHelp+ Includes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zero fees on compensation<\/strong> (on higher plans \u2014 you get 100%)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AirPayout:<\/strong> Up to \u20ac100 for flight disruption<\/li>\n<li><strong>AirLuggage:<\/strong> Up to \u20ac100 for delayed baggage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to 1,300+ airport lounges<\/strong> (when delayed 1+ hour or cancelled)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority processing<\/strong> of your case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo.jpg\" alt=\"What can I pack in my carry-on?\" class=\"wp-image-86515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/letadlo-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Worth_It\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Worth_It\"><\/span>Is It Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Honestly? <strong>It depends on how often you fly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you fly once a year for your holiday, the subscription is <strong>probably not worth it<\/strong>. The chances of needing flight delay compensation are relatively small, and even if you did \u2014 the difference between a 35% fee and 0% only works out better on higher compensations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> With a \u20ac400 compensation, you&#8217;d save \u20ac140 in fees. But the Smart plan costs \u20ac40, so the net saving is \u20ac100 \u2014 but only if a problem actually occurs.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you fly <strong>5 or more times a year<\/strong> (business trips, digital nomad lifestyle), the Pro plan at \u20ac100\/year could be worth it as a kind of insurance \u2014 mainly for the lounge access during delays and automatic monitoring of all your flights.<\/p>\n<p>For most leisure travellers though, I&#8217;d say: <strong>skip the subscription and just pay the one-off commission if and when you actually have a problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirHelp_Pros\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirHelp_Pros\"><\/span>AirHelp Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After reviewing dozens of reviews, traveller forums, and our own experience with the process \u2014 here&#8217;s what <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> does well:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <strong>You only pay on success<\/strong> \u2014 no upfront costs, no risk<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Full service<\/strong> \u2014 you don&#8217;t have to deal with anything yourself; they handle all airline communications<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Professional legal representation<\/strong> in 35 countries including court proceedings<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Easy process<\/strong> \u2014 filling out the form literally takes 2 minutes<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Mobile app<\/strong> \u2014 real-time flight tracking + notifications about new claims (even retroactively!)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Biggest player on the market<\/strong> \u2014 airlines know <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> and often prefer to pay quickly rather than get dragged through the process<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>13+ years of experience<\/strong> and 28 million customers served<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Transparent calculations<\/strong> \u2014 you see the estimated compensation and fees upfront<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>High Trustpilot rating<\/strong> \u2014 4.6\/5 from 191,000+ reviews<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Works retroactively<\/strong> \u2014 you can claim for flights up to 6 years back (in the UK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirHelp_Cons\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirHelp_Cons\"><\/span>AirHelp Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And now the less pleasant side. Because nothing is perfect, and there are a few things about <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> that bothered me:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c <strong>High 35% commission<\/strong> \u2014 above the industry average (competitors offer from 25%)<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Up to 50% with court proceedings<\/strong> \u2014 half the compensation goes to <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Long waiting times<\/strong> \u2014 some cases drag on for months, in extreme cases over 6 months<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Documents required after signing<\/strong> \u2014 they request a scan of your passport after you&#8217;ve already signed the agreement, not before (that slightly surprised me)<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Limited communication<\/strong> \u2014 no phone support, email responses can take time<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Google rating only 2.3\/5<\/strong> \u2014 a stark contrast with Trustpilot (4.6\/5), suggesting satisfied customers are actively encouraged to leave Trustpilot reviews<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Impersonal approach<\/strong> \u2014 occasional repeated document requests, feeling like you&#8217;re just a number<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Booking through intermediaries<\/strong> (Kiwi, eSky) complicates the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_with_Competitors\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_with_Competitors\"><\/span>Comparison with Competitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> may be the biggest player, but it&#8217;s certainly not the only one. There are plenty of alternatives on the market \u2014 and if you&#8217;re looking for the best value on your flight compensation claim, it&#8217;s worth comparing them.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Table\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Service<\/td>\n<td>Base Fee<\/td>\n<td>Legal Fee<\/td>\n<td>Max Total<\/td>\n<td>Main Advantage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<td>+15%<\/td>\n<td><strong>50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Biggest brand, global coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Flightright<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>20\u201330% + VAT<\/td>\n<td>+14%<\/td>\n<td><strong>~44% + VAT<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pioneer, strong EU expertise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ClaimCompass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201335%<\/td>\n<td>0% (included)<\/td>\n<td><strong>35%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Transparent, no extra fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Skycop<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201335%<\/td>\n<td>Included<\/td>\n<td><strong>35%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fast processing, good for budget airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flightright\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flightright\"><\/span>Flightright<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Flightright is a German pioneer in the industry \u2014 they&#8217;ve been around as long as <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>. Their fees start at <strong>20\u201330% + VAT<\/strong> with an additional 14% for court, which can work out cheaper or more expensive depending on the situation. They have a strong database of court rulings and a higher success rate with complex EU cases. On the downside, similar to <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>, payouts can take time.<\/p>\n<p><em>Best for:<\/em> Complex legal cases within the EU.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ClaimCompass\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ClaimCompass\"><\/span>ClaimCompass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ClaimCompass has one huge advantage: their <strong>25\u201335% fee covers everything<\/strong> \u2014 including any court proceedings. No surprises, no extra charges. If your case goes to court, you still pay the same commission. That&#8217;s a massive difference compared to <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>, where court involvement pushes you to 50%.<\/p>\n<p><em>Best for:<\/em> Those who want a transparent, fixed fee with no surprises.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_Compensation_Ryanair_and_Budget_Airlines\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_Compensation_Ryanair_and_Budget_Airlines\"><\/span>Flight Compensation: Ryanair and Budget Airlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re specifically looking for <strong>flight compensation Ryanair<\/strong> claims, it&#8217;s worth knowing that budget airlines are notoriously difficult to deal with directly. Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air are all known for delaying, ignoring, or rejecting claims with questionable reasoning. This is where a service like <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> or its competitors really earns its commission \u2014 these airlines know that fighting a professional legal team isn&#8217;t worth their time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Review_Sites_Say\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Review_Sites_Say\"><\/span>What Do Review Sites Say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Looking at independent review sites, the picture is interesting:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> consistently leads in editorial scores thanks to its brand recognition and global reach, but user reviews tell a more nuanced story. The Google rating of just <strong>2.3\/5<\/strong> versus the Trustpilot score of <strong>4.6\/5<\/strong> is a noticeable gap, suggesting that satisfied customers are more actively directed to Trustpilot.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_AirHelp_vs_DIY\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_AirHelp_vs_DIY\"><\/span>When to Use AirHelp vs. DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is probably the most important section of the entire article. Because the truth is, you can claim flight delay compensation <strong>completely on your own and for free<\/strong>. The question is whether it&#8217;s worth the effort.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Claim_Flight_Compensation_Yourself_DIY_Guide\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Claim_Flight_Compensation_Yourself_DIY_Guide\"><\/span>How to Claim Flight Compensation Yourself (DIY Guide)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. <strong>Write directly to the airline<\/strong> \u2014 most have an online form for complaints\/compensation claims 2. <strong>Wait for a response<\/strong> \u2014 the airline should respond within 6\u20138 weeks 3. <strong>If they refuse:<\/strong> Contact the <strong>Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)<\/strong> in the UK \u2014 or the relevant national enforcement body in the country of departure 4. <strong>If that doesn&#8217;t work either:<\/strong> You can take it to the small claims court or use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Its_Worth_Doing_It_Yourself\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Its_Worth_Doing_It_Yourself\"><\/span>When It&#8217;s Worth Doing It Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 You have a clear-cut case (provable 3+ hour delay, no extraordinary circumstances)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You&#8217;re comfortable writing a formal complaint letter<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You have time and patience<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You&#8217;re flying with an airline known for paying compensation (e.g., Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You don&#8217;t want to lose 35\u201350% of the compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Its_Worth_Using_AirHelp_or_Another_Service\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Its_Worth_Using_AirHelp_or_Another_Service\"><\/span>When It&#8217;s Worth Using AirHelp (or Another Service)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 The airline ignores you or refuses your claim (Wizz Air, easyJet \u2014 they love to drag their feet \ud83d\ude05)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You don&#8217;t have the time or energy for paperwork<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 The case is complicated (connecting flights, layovers, multiple carriers)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You&#8217;re flying through multiple countries and aren&#8217;t sure which jurisdiction applies<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 You simply want peace of mind and don&#8217;t care about not getting 100%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Real_Travellers_Say\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Real_Travellers_Say\"><\/span>What Real Travellers Say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On traveller forums, one theme keeps coming up: with some airlines, the DIY approach is <strong>practically impossible<\/strong>. Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet \u2014 they love to ignore your requests, reject them with made-up reasons, or send you round in circles. In these cases, a service like <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> has genuine added value, because airlines know that fighting a professional legal team isn&#8217;t worth the hassle.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand \u2014 one traveller described how <strong>Ryanair paid the compensation directly within 10 days<\/strong> of submitting their own form. So it sometimes works without a middleman too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kridla-letadla.jpg\" alt=\"Airplane wing view from window\" class=\"wp-image-57307\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kridla-letadla.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kridla-letadla-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kridla-letadla-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kridla-letadla-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/kridla-letadla-1536x746.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_and_Recommendation\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_and_Recommendation\"><\/span>Conclusion and Recommendation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After thoroughly reviewing all the available information, real traveller experiences, and testing the process ourselves \u2014 here&#8217;s my honest verdict:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> is a good service, but not necessarily the cheapest option on the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s like buying that expensive suitcase at the airport \u2014 it works great, looks professional, but there are cheaper alternatives that do essentially the same thing. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_I_Recommend_AirHelp_For\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_I_Recommend_AirHelp_For\"><\/span>Who I Recommend AirHelp For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Travellers who don&#8217;t have time<\/strong> or inclination to argue with airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Those who have older unresolved claims<\/strong> \u2014 <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> has a brilliant retroactive flight search feature<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequent flyers<\/strong> who want the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a>+ subscription benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_I_Recommend_an_Alternative_For\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_I_Recommend_an_Alternative_For\"><\/span>Who I Recommend an Alternative For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anyone who wants no surprises on fees<\/strong> \u2192 ClaimCompass (fixed fee including court)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Those looking for potentially lower fees<\/strong> \u2192 Flightright (from 20\u201330% + VAT)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget airline claims<\/strong> \u2192 Any reputable service, as DIY can be a nightmare with these carriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_I_Recommend_the_DIY_Approach_For\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_I_Recommend_the_DIY_Approach_For\"><\/span>Who I Recommend the DIY Approach For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anyone with a straightforward case<\/strong> and a bit of patience<\/li>\n<li><strong>You&#8217;ll save 35\u201350%<\/strong> \u2014 and with a \u20ac600 compensation, that&#8217;s real money (\u20ac210\u2013\u20ac300)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And one more tip before you go: before your next flight, don&#8217;t forget to sort out proper <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/safetywing-recenze\/\">travel insurance with SafetyWing<\/a>, download an <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/holafly-recenze\/\">eSIM from Holafly<\/a>, and check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jak-se-zabalit-do-prirucniho-zavazadla\/\">how to pack carry-on only<\/a>. And if something goes wrong with your flight \u2014 now you know exactly where to turn. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AirHelp_Free\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AirHelp_Free\"><\/span>Is AirHelp Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> works on a &#8220;no win, no fee&#8221; basis \u2014 if they don&#8217;t recover your compensation, you pay nothing. But if they succeed, they take <strong>35% of the recovered amount<\/strong> (up to 50% if the case goes to court). So it&#8217;s not free \u2014 but you don&#8217;t risk anything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Flight_Compensation_Through_AirHelp_Take\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Flight_Compensation_Through_AirHelp_Take\"><\/span>How Long Does Flight Compensation Through AirHelp Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It depends on the complexity of the case. Simple cases (where the airline cooperates) can be resolved in <strong>10 days to a few weeks<\/strong>. Standard cases take <strong>2\u20133 months<\/strong>. Complex cases that go to court can take <strong>6\u201312 months<\/strong>. The average is around 3 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AirHelp_Work_in_the_UK\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AirHelp_Work_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Does AirHelp Work in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> works for UK residents. They can help with claims under EU Regulation EC 261\/2004 (for flights departing from EU airports) and under the UK&#8217;s equivalent regulation UK261 (for flights departing from UK airports). The forms are straightforward and the process is the same regardless of where you&#8217;re based.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Claim_Compensation_for_an_Old_Flight_Through_AirHelp\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Claim_Compensation_for_an_Old_Flight_Through_AirHelp\"><\/span>Can I Claim Compensation for an Old Flight Through AirHelp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes! In the UK, the limitation period is <strong>6 years from the date of the flight<\/strong> (5 years in Scotland). <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> has a feature that can scan your old flights (if you give them access to the email with your booking confirmations) and check whether you have any outstanding claims. Many people discover retroactively that they were entitled to compensation and never knew.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_the_Airline_Claims_Extraordinary_Circumstances\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_the_Airline_Claims_Extraordinary_Circumstances\"><\/span>What If the Airline Claims Extraordinary Circumstances?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>This is the most common excuse airlines use. &#8220;Extraordinary circumstances&#8221; (severe weather, third-party strikes) genuinely exempt airlines from paying. But airlines often <strong>misuse this excuse<\/strong> \u2014 for example, a technical fault with the aircraft is usually NOT an extraordinary circumstance (the airline could have anticipated it). <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> has a team of lawyers who can assess this and challenge it if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AirHelp_Subscription_Worth_It\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AirHelp_Plus_Subscription_Worth_It\"><\/span>Is AirHelp+ Subscription Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>For most leisure travellers (1\u20132 flights per year), it&#8217;s <strong>probably not worth it<\/strong>. It can be worthwhile for frequent flyers who fly 5+ times a year \u2014 mainly thanks to lounge access during delays and zero fees on compensation claims. For the average traveller, I&#8217;d recommend one-off use of the service instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AirHelp_or_ClaimCompass_Better\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AirHelp_or_ClaimCompass_Better\"><\/span>Is AirHelp or ClaimCompass Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It depends on your priorities. <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a><\/strong> has greater global coverage, a stronger brand, and more experience \u2014 airlines tend to deal with them more willingly. <strong>ClaimCompass<\/strong> offers a transparent fixed fee (25\u201335%) that includes court costs, meaning no surprises. For straightforward EU flight claims, ClaimCompass often works out cheaper. For exotic destinations or complex cases, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> has the edge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_AirHelp_Rejects_My_Claim\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_AirHelp_Rejects_My_Claim\"><\/span>What If AirHelp Rejects My Claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>If <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> determines that your claim has no chance of success, they&#8217;ll inform you and close the case. In that scenario, <strong>you pay nothing<\/strong>. You can try another service (each has a slightly different approach and different database of legal precedents) or try yourself directly with the airline and through the Civil Aviation Authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645008\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AirHelp_Work_for_Flights_Outside_Europe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AirHelp_Work_for_Flights_Outside_Europe\"><\/span>Does AirHelp Work for Flights Outside Europe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Partially. Regulation EC 261\/2004 covers <strong>flights from the EU<\/strong> (any airline) and <strong>flights to the EU<\/strong> (EU airlines only). For purely non-European flights (e.g., Bangkok \u2192 Tokyo with a Thai airline), <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> can&#8217;t help, because EU regulations don&#8217;t apply. However, some countries have their own compensation rules (USA, Canada, Brazil) and <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> may be able to assist there \u2014 but that&#8217;s more the exception than the rule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1771393645009\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_AirHelp_If_I_Booked_Through_Kiwicom\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_AirHelp_If_I_Booked_Through_Kiwi_com\"><\/span>Can I Use AirHelp If I Booked Through Kiwi.com?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, you can, but bear in mind that it <strong>can be more complicated<\/strong>. Booking through an intermediary (Kiwi.com, eSky, etc.) means <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> needs to track down more information and communication between all parties is more complex. As a general rule \u2014 if you book flights directly with the airline, the compensation process tends to be simpler and faster.   <em>Last updated: February 2026. Information about <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Airhelp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">AirHelp<\/a> prices and plans may change \u2014 always verify current terms on the provider&#8217;s website.<\/em>  <em>Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I eventually got our compensation for the delayed flight from <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barcelona (booking)\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/barcelona-booking\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Barcelona<\/a>. It took two and a half months, but \u20ac260 per person (after the commission was deducted) landed in our account just when we were planning our next trip. A nice little contribution from the airline towards our next adventure. \u263a\ufe0f<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get paid for a delayed flight without lifting a finger? 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