Was FR268 on Sep 25, 2026 delayed?

Yes. Ryanair FR268 from Malta to Madrid arrived 5h 15m late on Sep 25, 2026. EC261 compensation is owed unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather.

How much could FR268 passengers be owed?

Up to €400 per passenger under EC261, set by the 1,655 km distance. A family of four could be owed up to €1,600.

How do I claim compensation for FR268?

Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. Ryanair only accepts claims from the passenger’s own account, so we prepare everything and show you exactly what to send — $39, charged only if the airline pays.

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FR268 Malta–Madrid 5h 15m late Sep 25, 2026: who is owed

Ryanair flight 268 · FR 268 · FR268 · Malta to Madrid · Sep 25, 2026

RYANAIR

FR268 · 2026-09-25

Arrived 5h 15m late

MLA

Malta

departs 15:20 local

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MAD

Madrid

arrives 18:05 local

landed 23:20 local

Flight status: Landed 23:20 local, 5h 15m after its scheduled 18:05 arrival.

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UP TO, PER PASSENGER · EC261

€400

1,655 km · up to €1,600 for a family of four

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HOW STRONG IS THIS CLAIM?

Strong claim

Strong case — airlines usually pay these.

✓A delay of 5h 15m is well past the 3-hour threshold, leaving little room to dispute.
✓Weather was clear at both airports, removing the airline’s most common defence.

✓ WHY IT MAY QUALIFY

Arrival delay of 315 minutes, measured at the destination doors (Sturgeon; Germanwings C-452/13). Three hours or more pays the same as a cancellation.

Covered by EC261; the distance (1,655 km) sets the band: up to €400 per passenger.

☔ WEATHER AT THE TIME

Weather evidence is pulled from the airports’ own records when the claim is created — it’s what answers the airline’s “extraordinary circumstances” letter.

Why was FR268 delayed?

Airlines don’t publish the cause, and we don’t know it for this flight.
Our radar recorded no other cancellations or 3-hour delays at Malta that day.

To refuse compensation, the airline has to prove the cause was an extraordinary circumstance that could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken (EC261 Article 5(3)).

Technical faults almost never count, and neither does a strike by the airline’s own staff. The EU’s top court has ruled on both (C-549/07, C-28/20).

Severe weather and air traffic control limits can count, but the airline must show they caused this flight’s disruption.

Weather can excuse compensation, never care: meals, hotel, and rebooking are owed regardless of cause.

Questions about FR268

Was FR268 on Sep 25, 2026 delayed?: Yes. Ryanair FR268 from Malta to Madrid arrived 5h 15m late on Sep 25, 2026. EC261 compensation is owed unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather.
How much could FR268 passengers be owed?: Up to €400 per passenger under EC261, set by the 1,655 km distance. A family of four could be owed up to €1,600.
How do I claim compensation for FR268?: Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. Ryanair only accepts claims from the passenger’s own account, so we prepare everything and show you exactly what to send — $39, charged only if the airline pays.

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