Does the EU flight delay compensation apply to connecting flights as well?
There has recently been a question about a traveler who missed his connecting flight within the EU and was forced to take a different flight at a later time. In that scenario, would the EU's flight delay compensation scheme kick in as well? Or does it only apply to point-to-point flights?
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What happens if your flight is delayed and you have a connecting flight?
If the missed connection is the airline's fault (a delayed initial flight due to mechanical problems, for example), the airline should rebook you on the next available flight. If the next outbound flight is the following morning, the airline should either book you on another airline or provide accommodations and meals.Can I claim compensation if I miss a connecting flight?
If a flight delay leads to a passenger missing a connecting flight, and the delay at the final destination is 3 hours or more than 3 hours, they have a valid claim for compensation.Do connecting flights wait for delayed passengers?
Do connecting flights wait for delayed passengers? No, if your first flight is delayed and you won't make it in time to catch your connecting flight, the plane won't wait for you.What is the EU compensation for Cancelled flights?
Cancelled flight: request reimbursement and compensation Then, you are entitled to a compensation of: 250\u20ac for flights up to 1500 kilometers, 400\u20ac for flights between 1500 and 3500 km, 600\u20ac beyond 3500 km, provided that you are at least 4 hours late (300 \u20ac for a delay between 3 and 4 hours).Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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