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title: "UK Flight Delay Compensation Guide 2026 | FlightLogic"
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Topic hub · flight delay rights

# UK Flight Delay & Cancellation Rights (UK261)

Flight delay compensation is one of the highest-intent travel searches for UK passengers — yet airlines reject most first claims and push vouchers instead of statutory cash. This hub routes every UK261 scenario to dedicated guides with Quick Answer blocks, HowTo schema, and CAA-aligned primary-source citations.

UK261 entitles passengers on covered flights to fixed cash compensation of £220, £350, or £260–£520 per person when arrival is delayed 3+ hours and the airline is at fault — plus duty-of-care meals and hotels during the wait. Eligibility, extraordinary circumstances, and the claim steps follow.

## Cluster pages in this hub

Each link below is a verified, first-party data page — not aggregated opinions. Search themes: UK flight delay compensation 2026 · UK261 claim how to · extraordinary circumstances flight delay.

## Hub FAQ

### How much can I claim for a delayed flight in the UK?

£220 (up to 1,500 km), £350 (1,500–3,500 km), or £260/£520 (over 3,500 km depending on 3–4 vs 4+ hour arrival delay) per passenger under UK261 when the airline is at fault.

### Do I need a claims company for UK261?

No. File with the airline, then escalate free to ADR or the CAA. Claims firms take 25–35% for work you can do in 15 minutes — see /guides/flight-delay-claim-rejected-appeal-uk.

### Am I owed a hotel during a long delay even if weather caused it?

Duty of care (meals, hotel, calls) often applies regardless of extraordinary circumstances once delay thresholds are met. Fixed cash compensation may not — see /guides/flight-delay-duty-of-care-reimbursement-uk.