{"id":375466,"date":"2026-08-02T11:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T09:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T14:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:41:13","slug":"flight-delay-compensation-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Flight Delay Compensation with Children: Your Rights in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re standing with your children in front of the departures board, time is ticking away, and suddenly the dreaded word <em>delayed<\/em> appears next to your flight. It\u2019s enough to make your heart sink, but as a parent travelling with your family, you <strong>have clear rights<\/strong> that are well worth knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A delay of more than three hours caused by the airline can mean <strong>flight delay compensation<\/strong> of between \u20ac250 and \u20ac600. Even when bad weather is responsible for the wait, the carrier must provide you with <strong>food, drinks and, if necessary, a hotel<\/strong>. Compensation for infants travelling on a parent\u2019s lap is less clear-cut, but if you paid a fee for your child, it is definitely worth submitting a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll learn exactly how to word your claim and how not to be brushed off at the airline desk. I\u2019ll also show you what\u2019s new in the recently approved revision of the regulation, which <strong>will enter into force<\/strong> in mid-2027. That way, you\u2019ll feel prepared for all your future trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac12708f061f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac12708f061f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni.jpg\" alt=\"Airport departures board\" class=\"wp-image-358464\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/zpozdeni-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You may be entitled to compensation when your flight is delayed by more than three hours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 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\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#A_quick_summary_if_you_dont_have_time_to_read_the_whole_article\" >A quick summary if you don\u2019t have time to read the whole article<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#10_Things_You_Must_Know_About_Flight_Delays_with_Children\" >10 Things You Must Know About Flight Delays with Children<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#1_Financial_compensation_under_EU_Regulation_261\" >1. Financial compensation under EU Regulation 261<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#2_Your_right_to_care_can_save_you_right_at_the_terminal\" >2. Your right to care can save you right at the terminal<\/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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#3_An_infant_on_your_lap_and_compensation_a_grey_area\" >3. An infant on your lap and compensation: a grey area<\/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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#4_A_major_revolution_in_family_rights_is_coming_in_2027\" >4. A major revolution in family rights is coming in 2027<\/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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#5_How_to_survive_a_delay_on_the_spot\" >5. How to survive a delay on the spot<\/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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#6_Your_cabin_bag_can_save_the_day%E2%80%94and_liquids_can_be_tricky\" >6. Your cabin bag can save the day\u2014and liquids can be tricky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#7_A_cancelled_flight_and_your_right_to_rerouting\" >7. A cancelled flight and your right to rerouting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#8_How_to_claim_compensation_step_by_step\" >8. How to claim compensation 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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#9_A_damaged_pushchair_and_what_to_do_about_it\" >9. A damaged pushchair and what to do about it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#10_Insurance_versus_your_European_rights\" >10. Insurance versus your European rights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#Practical_Summary_and_Indicative_Amounts\" >Practical Summary and Indicative Amounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#What_to_Read_Next\" >What to Read Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#When_will_I_receive_compensation_for_a_delayed_flight\" >When will I receive compensation for a delayed flight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#Is_a_child_under_two_on_my_lap_entitled_to_compensation_too\" >Is a child under two on my lap entitled to compensation too?<\/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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#What_about_bringing_drinks_for_children_through_security\" >What about bringing drinks for children through security?<\/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\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#What_should_I_do_if_the_airline_damages_my_stroller\" >What should I do if the airline damages my stroller?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#When_will_the_new_rules_for_families_take_effect\" >When will the new rules for families take effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#Can_I_give_my_child_a_sleep_aid_on_the_plane\" >Can I give my child a sleep aid on the plane?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#What_happens_if_our_flight_is_cancelled_completely\" >What happens if our flight is cancelled completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flight-delay-compensation-kids\/#Do_I_have_to_pay_to_sit_together_with_my_children\" >Do I have to pay to sit together with my children?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_quick_summary_if_you_dont_have_time_to_read_the_whole_article\"><\/span>A quick summary if you don\u2019t have time to read the whole article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Basic compensation under EU 261\/2004:<\/strong> If your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours through the airline\u2019s fault, you may be entitled to \u20ac250, \u20ac400 or \u20ac600, depending on the length of your flight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The right to care always applies:<\/strong> The airline must provide food, drinks and, where necessary, a hotel even if it is not responsible for the delay, for example because of bad weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>A major change for families in 2027:<\/strong> The revision of the regulation was approved on 13 July 2026 and will ensure that children under 14 must sit next to their parents completely free of charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>An infant on your lap and compensation:<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f Compensation for a child without their own seat is highly debatable, but if you paid any kind of fee for them, definitely submit a claim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>New liquid rules in Prague:<\/strong> Since 1 October 2025, Terminal 2 flights within the Schengen Area have allowed containers of up to 2 litres, but Terminal 1 flights outside Schengen still have the 100 ml limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Deal with a damaged pushchair immediately:<\/strong> Report damage or loss ideally at once at the airport using a PIR report, and in any case in writing within 7 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Insurance can make waiting easier:<\/strong> Commercial travel insurance, such as Direct, may cover access to an airport lounge or pay out 500 CZK (about \u20ac20) when a delay lasts more than 2 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Things_You_Must_Know_About_Flight_Delays_with_Children\"><\/span>10 Things You Must Know About Flight Delays with Children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a flight is delayed, most parents panic about how to keep their child entertained and completely forget that they are <strong>protected by strong European legislation<\/strong>. So that you aren\u2019t left helpless at the airport waiting for someone to take pity on you, I\u2019ve put together the ten most important points you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Financial_compensation_under_EU_Regulation_261\"><\/span>1. Financial compensation under EU Regulation 261<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundation of everything is European Regulation 261\/2004, which gives you a <strong>clear right to financial compensation<\/strong> if the airline caused the delay. This includes situations such as a technical fault with the aircraft, missing crew or poor planning. By contrast, bad weather or an air-traffic-controller strike are considered extraordinary circumstances. The amount of compensation does not depend on the price of your ticket at all, but solely on the flight distance, so <strong>you may receive \u20ac250, \u20ac400 or as much as \u20ac600 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You become entitled to this money when you arrive at your final destination with a <strong>delay of more than three hours<\/strong>. Under established case law, this time is not measured when the aircraft\u2019s wheels touch the runway, but when the doors open and you can actually leave the plane. You have exactly the same right to compensation if the airline cancels your flight and tells you less than 14 days before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Always <strong>take a photo of the departures board showing the delay<\/strong> and keep all your boarding passes safe. If your passes are available only digitally in an app, take screenshots of them so they don\u2019t disappear from your phone after the flight has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Your_right_to_care_can_save_you_right_at_the_terminal\"><\/span>2. Your right to care can save you right at the terminal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac12708f0ee7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac12708f0ee7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala.jpg\" alt=\"Empty departures hall with rows of seats and sunlight through the windows\" class=\"wp-image-361454\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cekani_hala-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A delay with children disrupts your routine more than almost anything else. Photo: Yender Fonseca \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you can deal with financial compensation calmly after you return home, <strong>the airline must provide your right to care immediately<\/strong> at the airport. This is particularly important for families with children, because this right applies regardless of who was at fault\u2014even when a hurricane is raging outside and no compensation is payable. It primarily covers food and drinks in proportion to the waiting time, usually provided as vouchers that can be used in airport restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your delay lasts overnight, <strong>the airline must pay for your hotel<\/strong> and arrange transport between the airport and the hotel. Especially with a baby, being able to bathe them and settle them in a clean hotel room is worth a thousand times more than the prospect of future euros in your bank account. Don\u2019t let the airline fob you off\u2014insist that spending the night with a toddler on hard airport benches simply isn\u2019t acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: As soon as it becomes clear that the delay will be a long one, <strong>go straight to the airline desk and ask for meal vouchers<\/strong>. If nobody is there and you have to buy food yourself, keep every receipt carefully so you can claim these reasonable costs back after you return home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_An_infant_on_your_lap_and_compensation_a_grey_area\"><\/span>3. An infant on your lap and compensation: a grey area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a huge issue that regularly leaves both lawyers and airlines struggling, because the rules are far from clear. If you are flying with a child under two who has no separate seat and travels on your lap, <strong>their right to compensation is a demonstrably disputed area \u26a0\ufe0f<\/strong>. Some sources argue that Regulation 261\/2004 does not grant compensation to an infant without a seat because they are not travelling on a standard ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other legal interpretations take the opposite view: the right may arise even without a purchased seat <strong>if any payment was made for the child<\/strong>, which is the most important practical criterion. If you pay a fixed fee for an infant, such as \u20ac25 with low-cost Ryanair, or 10% of the adult fare with major carriers, the child has a valid ticket and there was clearly a payment for their transport. Court decisions across Europe are not yet consistent, however, and carrier practices vary enormously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <strong>Always submit an infant compensation claim<\/strong> to the airline, because completing the form costs nothing. Do expect the first response to be a rejection, though. If you paid for the child, don\u2019t be put off by the first email\u2014escalate the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_A_major_revolution_in_family_rights_is_coming_in_2027\"><\/span>4. A major revolution in family rights is coming in 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After years of debate, the European Union has finally approved a major revision of passenger rights that <strong>will bring significant relief for families with children<\/strong>. The European Parliament approved the joint text by an overwhelming majority, and the Council of the EU gave its final approval on 13 July 2026. The new rules will take effect after a transitional period, so we can expect them around the middle of 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest and most eagerly awaited change is the rule that <strong>a child under 14 must sit next to a parent completely free of charge<\/strong>. Families will no longer be split up across the aircraft or forced to pay extra just to sit together with their school-age children. Airlines will have a strict 30-day deadline to pay compensation, and you will have 9 months to submit a claim. The rules will also explicitly ban airlines from cancelling return tickets if you fail to board the first flight segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: \u26a0\ufe0f Negotiations included a guaranteed free cabin bag, but the approved text currently confirms only one personal item. <strong>The exact dimensions will be announced in the Official Journal<\/strong>, so until then, continue to check your particular airline\u2019s baggage limits carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_to_survive_a_delay_on_the_spot\"><\/span>5. How to survive a delay on the spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac12708f1876&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac12708f1876\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling little boy in an airplane seat taking a family selfie\" class=\"wp-image-349637\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurz-letadlem-s-detmi-zabava-v-letadle-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A delayed return journey can still be stress-free.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">European passenger-rights theory is all very well, but when you\u2019re standing in a crowded hall and your child is running out of patience, you mainly need to act quickly. <strong>The first two hours of a delay are crucial<\/strong> to how the whole family will cope emotionally. One mother on the Mumsnet forum summed it up honestly when she described spending a twelve-hour flight covered in vomit after her eight-month-old threw up shortly after take-off because the delay had disrupted the baby\u2019s entire routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children absorb your stress remarkably well, so <strong>knowing what you\u2019re entitled to will help you stay much calmer<\/strong>. Top up your water at the fountains after security, buy some small snacks and find the airport\u2019s children\u2019s play area so the kids can burn off some energy. We most often fly from Prague and Faro, and Prague Airport has excellent play areas in both terminals that make waiting much easier. For international travellers, the same principle applies: check the facilities at your departure airport before you fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Don\u2019t give your child all the toys and activities from your bag <strong>at the same time<\/strong>. Cabin crew recommend rotating them roughly every twenty minutes. With older children, a fully charged power bank can save the day, because if they have something to do and understand what is happening, they cope with waiting surprisingly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Your_cabin_bag_can_save_the_day%E2%80%94and_liquids_can_be_tricky\"><\/span>6. Your cabin bag can save the day\u2014and liquids can be tricky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac12708f1f77&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac12708f1f77\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler eating fruit from a snack bowl\" class=\"wp-image-358555\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/svacina-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your own snacks are priceless during a delay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a flight is delayed or cancelled, you usually cannot get back to your checked luggage, so <strong>you need to keep everything you\u2019ll need for the next 24 hours with you<\/strong>. With babies, that means enough spare clothes not only for the child but, just in case, for you too, because a delay means more feeding and therefore more chance of an accident. Packing liquids and baby food is often the most stressful part of the entire holiday before security screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1 October 2025, Prague Airport has introduced new rules at Terminal 2, which serves flights within the Schengen Area, where <strong>you may carry a liquid container of up to 2 litres<\/strong>. There is a major catch, though. Terminal 1, used for non-Schengen destinations such as Turkey, Egypt and the UK, still has the old 100 ml limit. Your destination, not your airline, determines which terminal you use, so even with Ryanair you may fly from either terminal and face different rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Baby food and milk are <strong>exempt from the 100 ml limit in quantities needed for the journey<\/strong>, but security staff may ask you to show what is in the containers. \u26a0\ufe0f If you are considering sleep medication for children, remember that melatonin must not be given to children under 2, and older children should take it only after consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_A_cancelled_flight_and_your_right_to_rerouting\"><\/span>7. A cancelled flight and your right to rerouting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your plane never leaves and the airline cancels the flight, your rights do not disappear. In fact, <strong>you have a clear right to a refund or rerouting<\/strong>. The carrier must offer you an alternative flight under comparable conditions at the earliest opportunity to get you to your final destination. This is when you need to be assertive as a parent and avoid accepting the first unsuitable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airlines are very reluctant to reroute passengers onto a competitor\u2019s flight, even though European rules say they should do so. <strong>Don\u2019t let them push you onto a flight three days later<\/strong> if another airline is actually flying tomorrow morning and could get you there safely. Insist at the desk and refer to EU Regulation 261, which guarantees your right to the earliest comparable flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Even while waiting for a rerouted flight, <strong>you retain your right to care<\/strong>. If the airline rebooks you onto a flight the following day, it must pay for your hotel, transfer and meals throughout the waiting period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_to_claim_compensation_step_by_step\"><\/span>8. How to claim compensation step by step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your delay exceeded the magic three hours and was not simply a summer storm, sit down at your computer after you get home and <strong>claim compensation directly through the airline\u2019s website<\/strong>. Most carriers have a special EU 261 form on their website where you only need to enter your flight number and booking details and attach copies of your boarding passes. The new rules will also give the carrier a strict 30-day limit for dealing with your claim, so the process should become considerably faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave specialist claims services such as AirHelp as <strong>your backup plan B<\/strong>. These companies charge a substantial commission on the amount they recover, so in clear cases such as a technical fault, you would unnecessarily lose part of your money. A claims service is worth considering only when the airline rejects you with a vague excuse about the weather, but you strongly suspect it is not telling the truth and is simply trying to avoid paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Under the new rules, <strong>you will have up to 9 months to submit a claim<\/strong>, but it is best not to put it off. Complete everything on the first weekend after you return, while all your boarding passes and receipts are still together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_A_damaged_pushchair_and_what_to_do_about_it\"><\/span>9. A damaged pushchair and what to do about it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac12708f27e4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac12708f27e4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy.jpg\" alt=\"Baggage tag on a suitcase handle\" class=\"wp-image-358575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tagy-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You cannot make a claim without the tag and boarding pass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is every travelling family\u2019s specific nightmare: you hand over your pushchair at the aircraft door, and at your destination it arrives on the carousel with a broken wheel. In these cases, <strong>the European regulation does not apply; the international Montreal Convention does<\/strong>, setting the airline\u2019s baggage liability limit at approximately USD 2,175. We love our compact Joolz Aer travel stroller, which flies in the cabin with us, but if you check in a large pushchair, the risk of damage is much higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest mistake tired parents make is noticing the damage while their child is crying and heading straight to the hotel, planning to sort it out by email the next day. Never do this, because <strong>you should report the damage immediately at the airport<\/strong> at the Baggage Claim desk. There you can complete a Property Irregularity Report, or PIR, which significantly improves your chances of the airline accepting and paying your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you genuinely cannot report it at the airport, <strong>you have 7 days to report the pushchair damage in writing<\/strong>. Keep the baggage tag and boarding pass, and take detailed photos of the pushchair from every angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Insurance_versus_your_European_rights\"><\/span>10. Insurance versus your European rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents often confuse EU Regulation 261 with commercial travel insurance, even though <strong>each one deals with a completely different problem<\/strong>. EU 261 protects you when the airline itself cancels or delays your flight. Good cancellation insurance, on the other hand, is useful when you cannot travel because your child develops a high fever or chickenpox the day before your long-awaited holiday and you have to stay home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good travel insurance can also help directly during an airport delay. Under its current terms, for example, Direct insurance <strong>covers airport lounge access when a flight is delayed by more than 2 hours<\/strong> or pays out 500 CZK (about \u20ac20) as compensation for waiting. This is particularly useful with children because a lounge offers peace and quiet, free food and more comfortable seating, making those first uncertain hours much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: A practical trap lies in the timing of cancellation. If your child becomes ill during the night before an early-morning flight, you will usually be too late to cancel with the airline. Your insurer will then need <strong>confirmation from the airline that you did not board the flight<\/strong>\u2014known as a no-show\u2014as well as a medical report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Summary_and_Indicative_Amounts\"><\/span>Practical Summary and Indicative Amounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make everything completely clear, I\u2019ve prepared <strong>two easy-to-read tables with specific figures and deadlines for 2026<\/strong>. You\u2019ll immediately see how much money may be at stake when something goes wrong and which deadlines you must not miss when making a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financial compensation amounts (EU 261\/2004)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Your flight distance<\/th><th>Compensation per person<\/th><th>When you become eligible<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Up to 1,500 km<\/strong> (e.g. Prague\u2013Rome)<\/td><td>\u20ac250<\/td><td>More than 3 hours\u2019 delay at the destination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1,500 to 3,500 km<\/strong> (e.g. Prague\u2013Tenerife)<\/td><td>\u20ac400<\/td><td>More than 3 hours\u2019 delay at the destination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Over 3,500 km outside the EU<\/strong> (e.g. Prague\u2013New York)<\/td><td>\u20ac600<\/td><td>More than 4 hours\u2019 delay at the destination<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limits for damaged pushchairs and luggage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Pushchair \/ luggage situation<\/th><th>Maximum compensation limit<\/th><th>Reporting deadline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pushchair damaged during the flight<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 1,519 SDR (about USD 2,175)<\/td><td>In writing within 7 days (ideally immediately via a PIR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Delayed delivery of a pushchair<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 1,519 SDR (about USD 2,175)<\/td><td>In writing within 21 days of delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pushchair completely lost<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 1,519 SDR (about USD 2,175)<\/td><td>Once 21 days have passed since the delay<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Read_Next\"><\/span>What to Read Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning a flight with young children and want to be ready for absolutely anything, <strong>take a look at our other detailed guides<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find plenty of practical tips, from choosing seats to packing toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flying-with-children-guide\/\">Flying with children: the complete guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/airhelp-review-flight-compensation\/\">AirHelp review: claiming flight compensation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/child-flight-ticket-price\/\">A plane ticket for a child<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/flying-with-a-toddler\/\">Flying with a toddler<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/keep-kids-entertained-plane\/\">How to entertain a child on a plane<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"detmi prava\" lang=\"en\" --><!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_I_receive_compensation_for_a_delayed_flight\"><\/span>When will I receive compensation for a delayed flight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You&#8217;re entitled to financial compensation when you arrive at your destination more than three hours late. The delay is measured from the moment the aircraft doors open, and <strong>the delay must have been the airline&#8217;s fault<\/strong>, not bad weather.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_child_under_two_on_my_lap_entitled_to_compensation_too\"><\/span>Is a child under two on my lap entitled to compensation too?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this is \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>a very disputed area with unclear interpretation<\/strong>. Generally speaking, if you paid any fee for the child (for example \u20ac25 at Ryanair), you should definitely file a claim for compensation, but expect the airlines to resist and you may need to escalate the claim.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_bringing_drinks_for_children_through_security\"><\/span>What about bringing drinks for children through security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Baby food and milk have an exemption and you can bring the amount needed for your journey. From October 1, 2025, <strong>a limit of up to 2 liters for all liquids<\/strong> applies at Terminal 2, but be careful: Terminal 1 (non-Schengen flights) still has the strict 100 ml limit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_the_airline_damages_my_stroller\"><\/span>What should I do if the airline damages my stroller?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You must report the damage ideally immediately after arrival at the claims desk, where <strong>they will issue the necessary PIR protocol<\/strong>. If you can&#8217;t do it on the spot, you have a maximum of 7 days to report it in writing, otherwise you&#8217;ll lose your right to compensation under the Montreal Convention.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_new_rules_for_families_take_effect\"><\/span>When will the new rules for families take effect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The revision of the European regulation was finally approved in July 2026, but a one-year transition period is expected. In practice, <strong>the new rules will take effect around mid-2027<\/strong>, when, among other things, children under 14 will get a seat next to their parents free of charge.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_child_a_sleep_aid_on_the_plane\"><\/span>Can I give my child a sleep aid on the plane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Doctors strongly warn against this practice. \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Melatonin should not be given to children under two years old at all<\/strong>, and for older children always consult your pediatrician first. Rely instead on adjusting routines, comfortable clothing, and a favorite toy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785339609006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_our_flight_is_cancelled_completely\"><\/span>What happens if our flight is cancelled completely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If the airline cancels your flight, your rights remain very strong. <strong>You have the right to a refund or rerouting<\/strong> to your destination at the earliest opportunity. 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