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EU261, UK261 and U.S. DOT are assessed through distinct information paths—not mixed into one generic answer.
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Likely pathway and final eligibility depend on the operating carrier, delay length, cause and notice period.
Continue with this routeThe calculator keeps statutory compensation, care, refund and re-routing questions distinct, then explains where the rules leave uncertainty.
EU261, UK261 and U.S. DOT are assessed through distinct information paths—not mixed into one generic answer.
See the key facts, benefit types and evidence that shape a preliminary result.
The first release avoids uploading travel documents, identity files or payment information.
A cancellation, delay or denied boarding situation may involve different kinds of remedies. We separate them before you write to an airline.
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Meals, communications, accommodation and local transport
Options when a qualifying journey is cancelled or significantly changed
A careful flag when cause, booking, connections or alternatives are unclear
Use our printable, privacy-aware demand-letter template to request a written review from the airline. You remain in control of the facts and evidence.
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Commercial claim services may offer to represent you for a success fee. FlightRefundCalc starts with free, self-directed information so you can decide whether to contact the airline yourself.
The calculator itself is free. An optional third-party filing service may be shown after your estimate.
The initial flow does not ask for boarding passes, identity files or claim-document uploads.
Use the result breakdown, evidence checklist and printable direct-claim letter to contact the airline.
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For example, a Doha to Mumbai journey does not automatically create a fixed EU or UK compensation band. Preserve the airline notice, check the operating carrier and use the free letter route if you want to ask for a written review.