Legal Support for Passengers: How We Can Help
Understanding Passenger Rights
Key Regulations
European Union (EU) Regulation 261/2004:
Provides compensation for flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding.
Compensation ranges from €250 to €600 depending on flight distance and delay duration.
Montreal Convention:
Covers international flights and addresses compensation for delays, cancellations, and baggage issues.
Compensation for baggage issues can go up to approximately $1,600.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
Ensures refunds for canceled flights and significant schedule changes.
Sets rules for compensation during tarmac delays and involuntary denied boarding.
Other Jurisdictions:
Different countries have various laws protecting passengers, often aligning with international conventions.
Airline Policies
Airlines have their own policies for handling passenger claims, which may offer additional benefits beyond statutory regulations.
Key Regulations
European Union (EU) Regulation 261/2004:
Provides compensation for flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding.
Compensation ranges from €250 to €600 depending on flight distance and delay duration.
Montreal Convention:
Covers international flights and addresses compensation for delays, cancellations, and baggage issues.
Compensation for baggage issues can go up to approximately $1,600.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
Ensures refunds for canceled flights and significant schedule changes.
Sets rules for compensation during tarmac delays and involuntary denied boarding.
Other Jurisdictions:
Different countries have various laws protecting passengers, often aligning with international conventions.
Airline Policies
Airlines have their own policies for handling passenger claims, which may offer additional benefits beyond statutory regulations.