What rights do EU travellers have when they miss a flight due to it leaving early? [closed]

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I know there are some pretty traveller-friendly passenger rights in the EU for those people whose flights are delayed, cancelled, bumped or downgraded, but what rights do travellers have if they miss a flight because the gates closed 20 minutes earlier than stated on the ticket?






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Can a flight leave early without you?

This shouldn't cause a problem as passengers are expected to be at the gate 15-30 minutes before and should have boarded the plane at least 15 minutes ahead of the departure time. If you somehow don't make it onboard within these timeframes, the flight can absolutely leave without you.

How do I file a EU 261 claim?

To file a EU261 claim, you must have a valid ticket and booking confirmation. Although revenue and award tickets qualify for compensation, free or reduced fares that are not available to the public are excluded from compensation.

What happens if you miss an international flight?

If you fail to show up for your scheduled flight, you'll fall into the \u201cno show\u201d category, meaning that the airline can cancel the rest of your itinerary, leaving you with minimal options for refunds or rebooking.

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).



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