EC261 and UK261 are passenger protection regulations that may entitle travelers to compensation when flights are delayed, canceled, overbooked, or disrupted. These rules apply to many flights involving Europe or the United Kingdom — even for American travelers.

How much compensation could I receive?

Eligible passengers may receive up to: €250 ($270) for shorter flights €400 ($430) for medium-distance flights €600 ($650) for long-haul flights The amount depends on: Flight distance Length of delay Type of disruption

Does this apply to U.S. travelers?

Yes. Many Americans qualify for compensation under EC261 or UK261 when flying: To Europe or the UK on qualifying airlines From Europe or the UK on most airlines You do NOT need to be a European citizen to qualify.

What types of flight disruptions may qualify?

You may qualify if your flight experienced: A delay of 3+ hours Flight cancellation Denied boarding/overbooking Missed connections caused by delays Eligibility depends on the specific circumstances of the disruption.

What flights are covered?

Generally, EC261 applies to: Flights departing from EU countries Flights arriving in the EU on EU-based airlines UK261 applies similarly for qualifying UK flights. Coverage depends on: Departure airport Arrival airport Airline nationality

What situations are NOT usually eligible?

Airlines may not owe compensation for “extraordinary circumstances,” including: Severe weather Air traffic control restrictions Political instability Security threats Certain airport operational issues However, airlines sometimes incorrectly deny valid claims, which is why review matters.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Claim deadlines vary depending on: The country involved Airline jurisdiction Type of claim In many cases, passengers may still qualify for flights from previous years.

Americans may qualify for up to $650 when flights to/from Europe or the UK are delayed, canceled, or overbooked.

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Who MyAirAdvocate helps

If your trip to or from Europe or the UK was disrupted, you may have rights - and we're here to help you use them.

Flying from Europe

Departed from an airport in Europe on any airline? You may be covered under EC261.

Covers delays, cancellations, and overbookings

Flying to Europe on a European airline

Arriving in Europe on an EU airline - even if you booked through a U.S. travel site - you may still qualify.

Covers delays, cancellations, and overbookings

Flying to or from the UK

Departed from the UK or arriving in the UK on a UK airline? You may be covered under UK261.

Covers delays, cancellations, and overbookings

Travel agents and trip planners

Helping clients with disrupted trips? We handle the claim so you can focus on your customers.

White-label friendly support available

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WHY MYAIRADVOCATE

Why travelers use MyAirAdvocate

We’re not a giant claims factory.

Most EC261 companies market primarily to Europeans. MyAirAdvocate was built specifically to help Americans understand and pursue passenger rights that airlines rarely explain clearly.

We simplify the process, explain eligibility in plain English, and help travelers navigate delays, cancellations, missed connections, and other qualifying disruptions.

✅United States owned and operated

✅ Transparent pricing (25% success fee)

✅ Dedicated to both EC261 and UK261 claim resolution

✅ Clear communication every step of the way

NATHAN ZARCARO
Founder, MyAirAdvocate

Based in the United States

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HOW IT WORKS

💰 How MyAirAdvocate gets you compensated

We get you compensated for qualifying flight delays and cancelations - just 4 easy steps.

Submit your flight.

Enter your delayed or canceled itinerary.

We review eligibility.

We determine whether your disruption may qualify under EC261 or UK261.

We handle the claim.

Our team prepares and submits the compensation request.

You get paid.

If compensation is recovered, you receive your payout.

WHY US?

🏆 Why travelers use MyAirAdvocate

MyAirAdvocate is the only company in the industry based in the United States and focused on helping Americans nationwide. The best part in working with us? Our services are provided at no cost until we win.

This no-win, no-fee model ensures that a bad airline situation will never be made worse. When we win, you pay 25% of the value of your flight credit, voucher, or refund to us. It's that simple.

We work at no cost until we're successful

Experts in aviation passenger rights

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HOW WE HELP

🛫 Qualifying flight disruptions

EU 261/UK 261 regulations protect travelers in the EU/UK arriving to their destination more than 3 hours late. Flight delays, cancelations, missed connections, and denied boarding ("bumps") all may qualify.

Flight delays

Flights arriving 3+ hours late may qualify for compensation up to $650.

Flight cancelations

Last-minute cancellations may qualify depending on timing and airline responsibility.

Denied boarding

Passengers denied boarding due to overbooking may qualify for compensation under EC261/UK261.

Missed connections

Missed connections causing long arrival delays may qualify under EC261/UK261.

HOW WE HELP

🛫 What you may be owed

MyAirAdvocate helps eligible travelers recover compensation after qualifying international flight disruptions — with no upfront cost.

The compensation you're eligible for is dependent upon the distance traveled and the length of your arrival delay (compensation per passenger).

Up to

€250

SHORT-HAUL

<1,500 km

Up to

€400

MEDIUM-HAUL

1,500 to 3,500 km

Up to

€600

LONG-HAUL

Over 3,500 km

💲Compensation for
Americans for
European travel

Here are some real-life examples of compensation owed for European travel.

€600

New York (JFK)

to Rome (FCO)

✈️ ITA Airways

€250

Madrid (MAD)

to Barcelona (BCN)

✈️ Vueling

€250

Dublin (DUB)

to Paris (LHR)

✈️ Air France

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Meet Nathan Zarcaro

MyAirAdvocate was founded by Nathan Zarcaro after realizing how difficult airline compensation systems can be for everyday travelers to navigate. Following a lengthy tarmac delay in Barcelona, Nathan discovered the disruption may have qualified for compensation — something he had never been informed about.

That experience inspired MyAirAdvocate: a U.S.-based platform focused on helping American travelers better understand and pursue qualifying EC261 and UK261 flight compensation claims after international travel disruptions.

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📝 Know Your Passenger Rights

Can Americans Claim EU261 Compensation?

Americans may claim EU261 compensation, depending upon the length of their delay, route flown, and airline chosen. Why EU261 eligibility includes Americans EU261 carries eligibility for Americans for one simple reason. The legislation, passed in the European Union in 2004, makes no exclusions on the basis of residence or nationality. Instead, the ruling covers certain flight itineraries that enter or leave the EU, or involve travel between two EU countries. Additionally, the

British Airways Flight Delay Compensation: Claim Up to $650

British Airways passengers may qualify for up to $650 under UK261 for delays, cancellations, and missed connections. With over 7% of Americans planning to visit Europe this year, airlines continue to add routes connecting North America with European destinations. But what many passengers miss is the additional protections under EU261/UK261 they have when they fly a European airline heading eastbound. If you're thinking of flying British Airlines to the UK or European mainland

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Our mission is simple. We save Americans their hard earned money by enforcing their passenger rights and holding airlines accountable on European itineraries.

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Who MyAirAdvocate helps

WHY MYAIRADVOCATE

Why travelers use MyAirAdvocate

HOW IT WORKS

💰 How MyAirAdvocate gets you compensated

WHY US?

🏆 Why travelers use MyAirAdvocate

HOW WE HELP

🛫 Qualifying flight disruptions

Flight delays

Flight cancelations

Denied boarding

Missed connections

HOW WE HELP

🛫 What you may be owed

Up to

SHORT-HAUL

<1,500 km

Up to

MEDIUM-HAUL

1,500 to 3,500 km

Up to

LONG-HAUL

Over 3,500 km

💲Compensation for Americans for European travel

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Meet Nathan Zarcaro

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📝 Know Your Passenger Rights

Can Americans Claim EU261 Compensation?

British Airways Flight Delay Compensation: Claim Up to $650

Frequently asked questions

What is EC/UK 261?

How much compensation could I receive?

Does this apply to U.S. travelers?

What types of flight disruptions may qualify?

What flights are covered?

What situations are NOT usually eligible?

How long do I have to file a claim?

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