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EU Passenger Rights Revision 2025: Why It Matters

7/10/2025 Click2Refund

Up until now, if your flight in Europe was delayed by more than three hours, you were likely entitled to compensation under EU261. That’s what the rule guaranteed for years. It helped millions of travelers get back money when airlines caused serious disruptions, sometimes up to €600 per person.

Refunds vs Compensation: Understanding the Difference

7/1/2025 Click2Refund

Airlines cancel flights. They delay takeoffs. They overbook. It happens every day. What they don’t always do is explain your rights or what you’re actually owed.

Flight Delay Rights: What If Your Flight Is Delayed Less Than 3 Hours?

6/23/2025 Click2Refund

Few things are more frustrating than rushing to the airport, breezing through security, and getting to your gate, only to find out your flight’s been delayed. What’s worse? You sit for hours, hoping for updates, and then find out your delay didn’t even cross the 3-hour mark. So, “Sorry, no compensation!”

CNN Chooses Click2Refund to Inform Viewers about Air Passenger Rights

5/15/2025 Click2Refund

In an era where flight disruptions are no longer anomalies but expectations, the Click2Refund CNN feature brings to light our essential services. Our mission is straightforward: to assist air passengers in securing the compensation they are entitled to under current regulations.

Minimum Connection Time (MCT) and Airlines’ Accountability

5/6/2025 Click2Refund

Connecting flights - one of the most daunting tasks if you are traveling and have to catch two flights. Worse still, if the flights are back-to-back, chances are you won’t even get proper time to reach the next flight, while you have to sprint like Usain Bolt, so you don’t miss it, with minimum connecting time (MCT) being hardly longer than a minute. Moreover, the baggage transfer time from one flight to another is so haphazard and unsystematic that a passenger either finds out missing luggage after reaching airport, or in case it takes time, the next flight gets extremely delayed.

Unlocking Borders: Here are the Most Powerful Passports in the World in 2025

4/15/2025 Click2Refund

Realise it or not, citizens who travel, not only domestically but also overseas, end up obtaining a passport. A passport is not just a "book" or document. It is an important identity for a person's citizenship, connecting to economic opportunities, global mobility, and influence in the international arena.

10 Largest Airports in the World in 2025

4/13/2025 Click2Refund

Air travel has now become more accessible than ever before, and more and more people are now using it as a means of getting to their destinations. In fact, forecasts have shown that the global passenger traffic is expected to exceed 12 billion in the coming years. This is a statistic that calls for bigger airports and 2025 is ready.

How Long Do You Have to Claim Flight Compensation? Know Your Deadlines

4/11/2025 Click2Refund

Do you know that with the ever-increasing number of flight delays and cancellations happening around the world, around 900,000 people could be eligible for compensation? Worse still, only 38% of them were known to ever file for a refund. Why?

Best Cities to Visit in Europe During Spring

3/23/2025 Click2Refund

Spring is one of the best times of year to visit Europe. With warm days, flowers in bloom, and lots of fun activities going on, visiting Europe during spring is a traveler’s dream. Plus, you can enjoy a more relaxed and enjoyable trip thanks to there being fewer crowds than during peak summer travel months. If you’re ready to make this dream a reality, it’s time to plan what cities to visit. Even if you run into snags with travel, such as more than a 3 hour flight delay, all the beauty these European cities provide will make it worth your while. Plus, getting flight delay compensation can ease your woes.

A Beginner's Guide to Airport Procedures and Security Checks

3/21/2025 Click2Refund

Stepping into the airport for the first time can be a thrilling experience. The buzz of activity, the excitement of holding your plane ticket, and the anticipation of the flight create a unique blend of emotions. For a beginner, it can feel both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. One of the most daunting moments in this adventure may be the initial encounter with airport procedures and security checks. It can easily become overwhelming when you don’t know what to expect.

Behind the Scenes: A Day in A Fly Crew’s Life

3/19/2025 Click2Refund

If you have ever boarded an airplane, you would have seen cabin crew members, but have you thought about what their lives are like on the flight you are on? As a passenger, you will see their charming smiles and fast service, but a fly crew’s life is much more than what you see. They wake up early in the morning and even have to do late night shifts at times, working around the clocks to make sure your journey as a passenger is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the flight crew's daily routine and look at all the hard work, commitment, and preparation that goes into every flight you board.

Top 10 Underrated Travel Destinations in 2025

3/17/2025 Click2Refund

Ever since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people traveling has increased considerably. According to Statista, there were 1.4 billion inbound tourist arrivals globally in 2024, 747 million of them in Europe alone. The large number of travelers have led to many popular destinations being overcrowded. Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and Greece are among the countries dealing with overtourism. This has led to destinations like Barcelona, Rome, and Amsterdam imposing taxes and restrictions designed to control the number of visitors.

PNR Code: What it is & Where to Find it

3/15/2025 Click2Refund

Losing track of your PNR code can turn a smooth airport experience into a last-minute scramble. You’re checking in, trying to pull up your ticket, and suddenly, the airline asks for a code you didn’t even know mattered. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and the last thing you need before a flight. That’s why this article will break down exactly what a PNR code is, where to find it, and why it’s more important than you think. From check-ins to flight delay compensation, understanding this small but essential detail can save you time, hassle, and even money.

How To Use the Flight Compensation Calculator - Step-by-Step Guide

3/13/2025 Click2Refund

Flight cancellations and delays have become part and parcel of every travel journey these days. As much as a hassle and inconvenience it is, the most difficult thing is to claim the right full flight delay compensation and then making sure you are paid every penny you deserve. However, most airlines either try to escape by providing free vouchers or coupons for the next trip or just settle it with peanuts like refund money and closing the books. So, the mission-critical question is - how to know how much you are entitled to get for your delayed flights and how much should you claim?

How Early Should I Get to the Airport? A Complete Guide to Domestic and International Travelers

3/11/2025 Click2Refund

Missing a flight can be stressful and costly but being ready at the airport too early can be equally frustrating, especially when airport facilities are limited. So, how early should you arrive at the airport? The short answer: It depends. Airlines generally recommend arriving at least two hours before departure for domestic flights, while international flights typically require three hours. However, airport size, security lines, baggage check, and travel seasonality can significantly impact these recommendations.

Flight Canceled? Here’s the Difference Between a Refund and Compensation

3/9/2025 Click2Refund

You've finally managed to put all your life into some suitcases—which could end up being overweight at check-in—your travel papers are in place, and you're stoked to get to where you're going. Perhaps it's a long-planned holiday, a key business conference, or a long-overdue meeting with family members. But, just when you're about to set off for the airport, you get the worst notification possible: Your flight has been canceled.

Flying Soon? These Are the Airports with the Highest Cancellation Rates

3/7/2025 Click2Refund

Flight cancellations can be caused by a wide range of circumstances. Inclement weather, staff shortages, technical issues or previous delays that interfere with future flights. These are just a few of the situations that might lead to your flight being cancelled, which nobody wants to experience. While some of these circumstances can’t be helped, it doesn’t mean that you, the passengers, should have to suffer the consequences, especially if the issues are due to no fault of your own.

Top 5 Airplane Manufacturers You Need to Know About

3/5/2025 Click2Refund

Having a safe and pleasant air flight is what all the passengers are looking for. There are many factors that need to be considered in order to have a perfect flight, such as the airplane model and its facilities, its manufacturer's reputation, and the related airline's quality of service and policies against flight delay compensation and cancelled flight compensation. In this article, we are going to introduce the top 5 airplane manufacturers in the world and discuss some important factors to consider when you are booking a flight.

New York to London Flight Time and Distance

3/3/2025 Click2Refund

Flying from New York to London might seem like just another international trip, but have you ever wondered what makes this transatlantic journey unique? Covering 5,564 kilometers (approximately 3,451 miles), the flight takes around 7 hours and 10 minutes—just enough time to enjoy a few movies, get some rest, and land in one of the world's most iconic cities. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a frequent flyer, understanding what to expect on this route can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. By the way it is open to bad surprises such as flight disruptions, long delays or cancellations.

2024 Airline On-Time Performance Rankings: The Punctuality Leaders

2/18/2025 Click2Refund

What are the pillars of the best traveling experience for any passenger? No flight cancellations or unpredictable and avoidable flight delays. Operational excellence. Exceptional support. And there’s a lot more to the list. Ensuring a seamless travel experience free of delays, cancellations, and operational challenges is not an exclusive feature for any airline to promise. It’s a deal breaker for passengers. Any airline brand today to garner their passengers’ trust must:

JetBlue’s Delay Problem Lands a DOT Fine

1/27/2025 Click2Refund

Flight delays are not new for passengers who have to travel frequently. Sometimes, they are due to extraordinary circumstances like extreme weather or general circumstances like overbooking, long queues at boarding, technical glitches, and so on. But what happens when delays by reputed airlines occur every now and then? You end up frustrated, ruined itineraries, hassles during the travel, and whatnot!

How We Helped a Blacklisted Passenger Get Denied Boarding Compensation

1/16/2025 Click2Refund

Denied boarding a flight due to overbooking, cancellations, and technical glitches is not new. While airlines claim to ensure they do their best to reduce disruptions, there are still numerous situations where they can deny boarding, resulting in missing connecting flights, disturbed itineraries, loss of money, and huge legal battles. Worse still, what if an airline denied boarding because of previous cases of blacklisting? You not only miss your flight, but you also have to prove your last unjustified blacklisting while fighting for compensation!

Flying Smart: What You Should Know About Airlines Charging for Carry-Ons

12/26/2024 Click2Refund

What comprises a seamless, hassle-free flight journey? Timely boarding, no delayed flights, no last-moment cancellations, premium services and ambiance, frictionless security check, and most importantly, no struggles explaining the weight, sizes, or contents you carry in your cabin baggage. While we all know that all airlines today allow only one carry-on baggage, with some of them providing for personal belongings separately, there are often last-minute tiffs with the airline authorities if you exceed the required 7 kg weight or carry more than one bag.

Denied Boarding by Airline Staff? Know Your Rights and How to Claim Compensation

12/11/2024 Click2Refund

Imagine you have the tickets, passport, visa, and everything ready on your sleeves, and yet you end up not catching your flight. And worse still, you have to face all the hassles of waiting in the queue, being denied boarding, and missing flights only because the airline’s staff is not equipped with the essential knowledge. It's not an ideal situation, isn’t it?

Canada Supreme Court Mandates Compensation for Flight Delays: A Win for Travelers

10/25/2024 Click2Refund

You close all your tasks for the day, prepare your itinerary carefully, and reach the airport after navigating traffic, only to find out that your flight is delayed indefinitely without any prior notification or canceled without any reason. Or, the airlines had a major technical glitch, and all passengers, including you, are now stranded in the airport with no further overview of what’s happening. It's not an ideal situation, isn’t it?

Everything You Need to Know About Tracking Flight

10/2/2024 Click2Refund

When we talk about flights and journeys, so much goes into planning and preparing for travel: packing your bags, booking tickets, dealing with hassles at the airport, reaching your destination once your purpose is fulfilled, and then returning to your abode as well.

What You Cannot Take on a Plane: Your Air Travel Luggage Guide

9/3/2024 Click2Refund

Have you ever noticed people and the officer arguing at the security check-in because a pair of scissors were found in their bags? Or, you may have found out the personnel at the check-in stand asking you if you, by any chance, ended up putting chargers or batteries in your checked-in baggage.

Top 10 Benefits of Air Travel

8/20/2024 Click2Refund

Have a super urgent business deal to crack? Or will traveling by road or railway take an eternity to reach your destination? Or are you worried about reaching early so you don’t miss your favorite carnival or sports tournaments? Well, air travel has got you all covered.

Understanding Air Passenger Rights During the Global IT Outage

8/5/2024 Click2Refund

Friday - 19th July 2024, was one of the most unforgettable days for every air passenger, airline, airport service personnel, and the IT industry, making the globe stand still. We are talking about the massive global IT outage that happened worldwide. Apart from banks, stock markets and healthcare, aviation was one of the most badly affected sectors and dealt with havoc. Out of 110,000 flights, more than 5000 were cancelled, leaving travelers stranded at airports and ruining itineraries.

Everything You Need to Know About the US Flight Delay Compensation: How to Claim It

7/30/2024 Click2Refund

Do you know a staggering 28-30% of the flights in the US have been delayed so far in 2024? Flight delays or canceled flights are nothing new, but they end up ruining your trip and disrupting the activities that you may have included in your itinerary. Missing your flight due to delay means you have to rebook tickets, change your itinerary, seek refunds, elaborate communications, and deliberations with the airline companies, and whatnot. Is there a way to navigate flight delays or compensation for the US airlines?

How to Find Past Flight Information?

7/16/2024 Click2Refund

Do you know that even past flight information can be critical at desperate times? If you have missed your flights and now want to claim compensation or are facing a significant delay that has ruined your entire itinerary but want the airlines to compensate for your struggles, you need past flight information.

Downgraded on your flight? Know your rights and get the refund you deserve

6/26/2024 Click2Refund

Imagine this scenario: You've booked a business class ticket for a long-haul flight, eager to enjoy the extra legroom, premium dining, and lie-flat seats. But when you board the plane, you discover you've been reassigned to an economy class seat in the back. Frustrating, right?

Earn Money with Click2Refund's Affiliate Program

6/19/2024 Click2Refund

Are you a travel blogger or content creator looking to monetize your content? Look no further! Click2Refund's affiliate program offers a fantastic opportunity to earn money by partnering with a service that helps travelers claim compensation for delayed or canceled flights.

How Did Click2Refund Help Passengers Get Iberia Flight Delay Compensation

6/12/2024 Click2Refund

With many airlines carrying thousands of passengers to numerous locations, flight delays and cancellations are never a surprise. However, problems arise when airlines avoid responsibilities and try to avoid flight delay compensation by substituting with vouchers and discounts.

How We Won EC261 Flight Compensation with Lufthansa

5/11/2024 Click2Refund

Airlines are notorious for scrutinizing compensation claims in the face of flight delay regulations like the EU Regulation 261/2004. Among them, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, often simply referred to as Lufthansa, has built a reputation for being particularly resistant to reimbursing passengers for flight disruptions.

Understanding the New USDOT Rules for Flight Cancellation Refunds

5/3/2024 Click2Refund

Often, we book a flight, pay for all the amenities, spend extra money choosing our favorite seats, and subscribe to all the add-on services, paying so many dollars only to ensure a better journey. Unfortunately, flights can get canceled or delayed anytime and anywhere without any reason. The real struggle begins when the airline authorities refuse to acknowledge the problem, let alone compensate for the same. Moreover, they cover up the matter by offering trivial things like travel credit, vouchers, etc., instead of giving a refund.

Sneaky Ways Airlines Try to Get Out of Paying Compensation

4/26/2024 Click2Refund

Has your flight compensation claim been denied? Or is it taking forever to get resolved by the airline? Denying compensation claims for vague reasons or adding unnecessary bureaucracy are just a few sneaky ways airlines try to get out of paying passengers the compensation they’re rightfully owed.

Flight compensation claim rejected? Here's what to do

4/13/2024 Click2Refund

Has your flight compensation claim been rejected? It can be a frustrating experience, especially if the airline makes vague claims about “extraordinary circumstances” that delayed your flight. Unfortunately, it’s a common experience for passengers who submit claims to airlines on their own.

Flight Delay Compensation Rulings: What Counts As Within Airlines’ Control?

2/10/2024 Click2Refund

Confused about whether or not you’re eligible for flight delay compensation in Canada? You’re not alone.

Your Ultimate Guide: How to Get Flight Delay Compensation

2/1/2024 Click2Refund

You are so excited about your holiday. You reach the airport two hours before your departure time. You wait for eternity only to find that your flight is now delayed by six hours! Not just that, since you had to catch a connecting flight, you must also miss that. You have no option but to sit, wait more, and daydream about whether you can catch your connecting flight!

New Funding for CTA to Resolve Compensation Claims Faster

1/21/2024 Click2Refund

Are you waiting to hear back from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) about a flight compensation claim? If you are, you’re not alone. Many travelers that file claims with the CTA end up waiting months for their claim to be reviewed – but there’s help on the way.

The Benefits of Using a Professional Service to Handle Your Flight Compensation Claims

1/7/2024 Click2Refund

While packing for your extended vacation trip or waiting for your flight at the airport lounge, your phone beeps and flashes a message - your flight to the destination has been canceled or delayed. Or, you keep waiting in the long check-in queues only to find out the airline authorities are denying you entry due to overbooking. Worse still, your first flight got so delayed that you missed your connecting flight!

Airline Compensation Claim Denied? Here's What You Can Do

1/2/2024 Click2Refund

If your flight has been delayed or cancelled, why was your compensation claim denied? You might already know that legislation in the EU, UK or Canada entitles you to compensation for delays that are the airline’s fault. These laws are meant to protect you from administrative errors airlines make that cost passengers time and money.

Does a 2 hour flight delay get you compensation?

12/22/2023 Click2Refund

On average, 30,000 flights are delayed around the world every day – a problem so common that many people don’t realize that even a 2-hour delay grants them certain rights under many countries’ laws.

No win, no fee: your free ticket to flight delay compensation

11/11/2023 Click2Refund

What does no win, no fee mean and why is it important for flight delay compensation? When there’s a flight delay, many passengers assume they’ll just get the compensation they’re legally owed. But there’s actually some legal grey areas that can make it challenging to know when an airline passenger can claim compensation.

Information On Wizz Air Delay and Cancellation Compensation

10/10/2023 Click2Refund

Wizz Air is a global airline serving 193 airports across 54 countries. But it periodically experiences delays and cancellations like several other low-cost airlines. However, Click2Refund can assist you in asserting your right to just compensation, which could be worth up to €600 per passenger.

Missed Your Connecting Flight? Here's How to Claim Your Missed Connection Compensation

10/5/2023 Click2Refund

If you have ever missed your connecting flight due to the airline's fault, you know how frustrating and stressful it can be. Not only you have to deal with the hassle of rebooking your flight, but you also have to worry about the extra costs and the impact on your travel plans. However, the good thing is — you may be entitled to Missed Connection Compensation from the airline for your inconvenience.

What to Do If Your Baggage Is Delayed or Lost by the Airline: A Practical Guide

10/1/2023 Click2Refund

Have you ever experienced the frustration of arriving at your destination only to find out that your baggage is missing? If so, you are not alone. Every year, millions of travelers face the problem of baggage delay or loss by the airline. How can you protect your rights and get compensation for your baggage issues? Let's see in the detailed article below.

How to Choose the Best Flight Refund Service

9/6/2023 Click2Refund

Flight disruptions can ruin your travel plans and cause you a lot of stress. And though you may be entitled to compensation for the inconvenience, claiming it can be a hassle. That's why you need a flight refund service that can handle the process for you and get you the money you deserve. Right now, one of the top flight refund services in the industry that you can trust is Click2Refund. Let's check out why and how in detail.

Can you bring food on a plane?

12/16/2022 Click2Refund

Eating at the airport can be time-consuming and expensive. Once you get through security and sat at a restaurant, you are often met with high prices and bland food. If you’re like a lot of travelers, you enjoy bringing a snack or meal from home. But can you bring food through airport security and onto the plane itself?

What are the Main Reasons for Flight Delays?

8/13/2022 Click2Refund

Being on a delayed flight is extremely frustrating and if this has ever happened to you, you might be wondering why. You rarely get much information from the airline, so what are the main reasons for flights being delayed? There are many reasons that a flight may be delayed, but the top ones include adverse weather, bird strikes, mechanical issues, connecting passengers, waiting for crew members, and problems with getting the plane ready. There are also other potential problems, like baggage loading and late aircraft.

Strikes by Personnel of Lufthansa and Ryanair – Your Right to Compensation

7/27/2022 Christoph Przywara

First, Lufthansa announced the cancellation of thousands of flights. The company reasoned this with Verdi's strike of ground personnel. This mainly affects the hubs Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) yet also many other airports (Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg etc.). It is expected that the impact on routes etc. will last until Friday. Numbers of around 134,000 affected passengers are circulated. Secondly, Spanish unions USO and Sitcpla announced a strike period from August until January 2023 (yes, you've read correctly, around five months). The impact is yet to be seen. Solidarity. Right of collective bargaining and action. That's the heading of article 28 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. Workers are guaranteed to bargain and to strike for their interests. A strike always is disruptive. Yet, it is a risk inherent to every business including airlines. It's time for a reminder of your right's as passengers should you be affected

50 Amazing Tips That Will Help You Make Money While Traveling

3/30/2022 Click2Refund

Have you ever wanted to make more money while traveling? It is possible to do it, but you need to be savvy and employ certain techniques to make this viable. You don’t want to spend your valuable traveling time wasting money on schemes that won’t work!

Aviation Industry Carbon Emissions

12/20/2021 by Click2Refund

The global aviation industry is currently responsible for around 2% of all carbon emissions produced by humans. This makes up roughly 915 million tons of the world’s 43 billion ton yearly global output. While these numbers may seem astronomical, the aviation industry has actually made great strides in the past 50 years to lower its emissions while simultaneously improving the quality of flights. Let’s take a closer look at how the aviation industry continues to impact global carbon emissions, where the majority of these emissions come from, which airlines are the cleanest, and how the industry as a whole has improved over the years.

How Do I Cancel My Flight?

10/30/2021 Click2refund

Worried you won't be able to make your flight? Find out if you can cancel ahead of time here.

The Biggest and Busiest Airports in the US in 2021

9/18/2021 Click2Refund

Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global airline industry over the past year and a half, airports across the United States continue to see millions of passengers pass through their doors every month. That being said, though, COVID-19 has reshuffled the rankings for which airport is the biggest and busiest in the nation. Let’s take a look at the top 10 busiest and largest airports in the United States and explore what makes them such influential travel hubs for not just the US but the entire world. We should state ahead of time that these rankings were compiled based on the total number of passengers transported through each airport, not the number of flights. You can find a list of the ten largest US airports by landmass here:

Top 10 Aircraft Manufacturers in the World in 2021

8/11/2021 Click2refund

Aircraft manufacturers have struggled during the pandemic. Want to know who came out on top? Check out our top 10 aircraft manufacturers of 2021!

Top 10 Biggest Airlines In The World In 2021

7/17/2021 Click2Refund

Despite a hefty 18% dip in overall revenue since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global airline industry was still valued at a whopping $686 billion in 2020. As the world slowly begins to reopen throughout 2021, its value is expected to skyrocket and even surpass previous heights. But who is most likely to benefit from the reawakening of global travel?

Airline shutdown – Air Namibia to be liquidated

2/17/2021 Christoph Przywara

Air Namibia is the next carrier to permanently stop operations. Effective Thursday 11th February 2021 all flight operations were canceled. All planes were to return to the home base at Hosea Kutako International (WDH) in Windhoek. The airline has existed for 74 years and was the national carrier of Namibia. It appears that its fate hadn't been sealed by the pandemic, although it certainly didn't help.

Best Travel Clothes for Long Flights

2/7/2021 Click2Refund

Traveling to other countries is one of the most exciting adventures you can have. Even though many of us have had our travel plans halted this year, planning for future adventures is a fun activity. But to explore far off places, you need to take an airplane. Many people dread long flights, no matter where they are going. Travel plans that last several hours or even days can be uncomfortable and cramped if you do not have the right clothing. If you can't wait for your next adventure but are dreading your next flight, keep reading. Below is a list of all of the traveling clothing you need in your wardrobe.

Top 10 Biggest and Busiest Airports in the World in 2021

12/17/2020 Click2Refund

As of 2020, the global air transportation industry is valued at a staggering $686 billion. Growth in the industry had been impressive prior to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with IATA predicting a mindboggling 8.2 billion air travelers in 2037. If you frequently travel by airplane, chances are you’ve come across airports that seem to have never-ending escalators and hallways. Reaching your gate in such airports can seem like an impossible affair. Navigating inside the biggest and busiest airports in the world makes you feel like you’re walking through a whole city. Each year, some of these airports handle tens of millions of passengers. But have you ever wondered what the world’s biggest and busiest airports are? In this comprehensive post, we list ten of the biggest and busiest 2021 airports, based on the actual airport size and annual passenger traffic. Read on to find out.

The Impact of COVID 19 Vaccine On The Air Travel Industry

11/25/2020 Click2Refund

At the beginning of COVID-19, back when we were all obsessing about Carole Baskins, we saw pictures of all the way empty flights. Then there was a period where you couldn't fly at all unless you had a really good reason. Things started easing up a little bit in June, and as of December, Southwest and Delta will be the only airlines spacing the passengers on their flights. On one hand, the airlines are businesses, and they have employees to pay, but on the other - aren't they putting their passengers at risk of more than just air travel delays by packing them together during a global pandemic? This guide will cover the impact COVID-19 has had on the airline industry, what we think flying post-vaccine will look like, and some tips on how to stay safe if you do have to fly. Start getting your questions answered.

What Should I Expect Out Of My Cancelled Flight

8/7/2020 Click2Refund

The whole global industry faces a high volume of economic challenges due to the brand new virus outbreak, Covid-19 Pandemic, that could never be predicted by the global capital flows. Unquestionably, one of the most affected is the airline industry that had to garage the aircrafts, cease the operations and cancel the scheduled flights due to the restrictions emposed for an uncertain period of time. At this very point, what already ticketed air travellers would welcome is to get the full refund paid for the product the airline company promised, but remained unprovided.

Corona Virus and Flight Disruptions – When a cancellation, Delay and Denied Boarding Can Lead to a Compensation and When Not

3/17/2020 Christoph Przywara

The current situation evolving around the Corona Virus affects daily life in many ways. One of them being the questions of how and if we travel. On the one hand, the confined space of an airplane makes the thought of either having or being exposed to the virus especially discomforting. People only use flights as a mode of travel if they have to. On the other hand, governments trying to slow down the infection rates establish visa bans or ban people from certain regions or with specific travel history. Finally, fewer bookings cause airlines to cancel flights or shrink their overall flight schedules and offers. This article aims at showing the consequences of a flight disruption caused by the Corona Virus in terms of passenger rights, meaning reimbursements for tickets, care like food/drinks and hotel accommodation or compensation.

Am I Eligible for Flight Compensation?

3/3/2020 Michael Hulleman

New regulations in the EU, Canada, and around the world are focusing on passenger rights to protect them from airline mismanagement and flight delays. Find out if you’re eligible for flight compensation and where to get help receiving it.

Coronavirus Flight Cancellations - Can You Get a Refund?

2/10/2020 Click2Refund

Since January 2020, the world has seen a sudden and alarming rise in a contagion known as the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). A lockdown on over 10,000 flights to mainland China came into force in the wake of the outbreak, with coronavirus flight cancellations and travel restrictions applied in an attempt to curb the spread of the disease. Like the SARS outbreak before it, the Coronavirus looks set to seriously disrupt travel plans for the foreseeable future.

New Canadian Air Passenger Protection Regulations – Flight Delay or Cancellation, Carrier Control, Large or Small Carrier – Part Three

11/26/2019 Christoph Przywara

On December 15th, 2019, the second stage of the new Canadian Airline Passenger Protection Regulation will come into force. This article - the third part of our series - briefly guides through this section of the airlines' obligations and respective rights of passengers. The fourth part compares the Canadian and the European regime under the Regulation (EC) 261/2004. As a reminder, rules regarding denied boarding, tarmac delays and lost or damaged baggage have already been in force since July 15th, 2019. The new set of regulations covers further obligations for canceled and delayed flights. The obligations in these events are similar and vary depending on the reason for the disruption (whether it has been within the carrier's control or not), the length of delay caused and the size of the carrier.

New Canadian Air Passenger Protection Regulations – Tarmac Delay, Denied Boarding, Lost and Damaged Baggage - Part Two

11/11/2019 Christoph Przywara

On July 15th, 2019, the first stage of the new Canadian Airline Passenger Protection Regulation has come into force. This article briefly guides trough the airlines' obligations and respective rights of passengers. We decided to explain the rules coming into effect on December 15th, 2019 in the next article. The fourth part will make a brief comparison between the Canadian and the European regime under the Regulation (EC) 261/2004.

Cabin Strike at Lufthansa – Your Rights and Chances

11/7/2019 Christoph Przywara

UFO striking against Lufthansa, what sounds like SciFi has a serious background and causes a lot of distress for passengers. The natural question to occur is about the rights of passengers in this case : - Entitlement to compensation; - Alternative travel; - Care duties of the airline; - Accommodation. Please make especially sure to read the “Recommendations” section with useful tips for you should you be affected.

4 Ways Airlines Try to Avoid Paying Flight Compensation

8/28/2019 Michael Hulleman

There are a number of things that airlines say to avoid paying flight compensation to passengers inconvenienced by their company. In this article we’ll look at several real-world examples where Click2Refund has been awarded proper compensation for flight delays under European Union regulation 261/2004.

Why an Airline Not Responsible for a Disruption Might Be Liable for Compensation - Code Sharing

8/15/2019 Christoph Przywara

The logic is simple, you book your ticket with an airline and that airline is liable for flight disruptions. The legal logic is not quite that simple. Regulation (EC) 261/2004 (European Passenger Protection Regulation) uses the concept of the 'operating carrier'. That means the airline that actually undertook to transport the passenger faces the liability and obligations in case of disruptions (delay, cancellation and denied boarding). But those knowing a little about how the airline industry works have also heard of 'wet lease', 'dry' or 'code sharing'.

Skipping a leg on an itinerary - Are you still eligible for compensation if your ticket becomes void due to no-show?

7/28/2019 Christoph Przywara

What happens when you skip a leg on an itinerary - Are you still eligible for compensation if your ticket becomes void due to no-show? Airlines' tariff systems are highly complex and nearly impossible to understand. Sometimes flights get more expensive the closer you get to the actual flight date. Sometimes the opposite is the case. The same applies to the distance flown. In not few cases, a longer (yet more indirect) flight is cheaper than a direct one. Airlines try to ensure that certain connections - mainly from tributary airports to their main hubs - are also profitable and used. They make them attractive with discounts.

Double, double? - How to also claim compensation for the delay of your replacement flight

6/11/2019 Christoph Przywara

Flight disruptions of any kind are everything but pleasant. Insult is added to injury when the replacement flight after cancellation is also delayed. What do you do? Simple, you claim your compensation twice.

New Canadian Air Passenger Protection Regulations – Tarmac Delays, Cancellations, Denied Boarding - Part One

5/30/2019 Christoph Przywara

The new Canadian Air Passenger Protection Regulations create a system of protection for passengers during disruptions. They help by standardizing compensations and treatments across the flight travel industry. Time will tell whether they actually are “world class” as branded by the government. The influence of airlines during the legislative and executive process is obvious. It inter alia explains exemptions to compensation rules for passengers. That specifically applies to the category of disruption reasons “within the airline's control but required for safety reasons”. Let's face it, the very majority of mechanical issues in air travel are safety-relevant. And it's clear that a lowering of safety standards is in nobody's interest. But keeping a plane safe is at the core of an airline's business. Therefore, it is unclear why it shouldn't have to compensate for disruption if it failed to conduct the business safely and on time.

Bankruptcy of an Airline, What should passengers do regarding cancelled flights?

5/19/2019 Aporve Khanna

Facing financial difficulties for airlines companies is no surprise due to the fierce competition. Since 2017, inter alia, the following airlines have declared bankruptcy Cobalt air, Air Berlin, Primera Air, Germania. We recommend any passenger affected to seek expert advice on topics as compensation or a refund as soon as the news breaks. Legal deadlines for filing claims might apply and the involvement of a bankruptcy complicates the matter.

Top Flight Compensation Companies – Find the Best for You!

4/15/2019 Click2Refund

Did you know that around 37% of flights faced some major or minor delays last year? As we speak now, research shows that almost 13,000 flights are getting delayed in some of the busiest airports of the world! Worrisome. Isn't it?

Boeing 737 Max and Airline Compensation: Both Grounded.

3/16/2019 Aporve Khanna

The grounding of Boeing 737 Max has eventually resulted in the worldwide cancellation of flights and caused distress among passengers and now it is the time for passengers to know their rights. Here is the list of countries who had taken aggressive decisions by grounding Boeing 737 Max.

FLIGHT COMPENSATION IN EUROPE: DON’T GET TRICKED BY AIRLINE COMPANIES

2/3/2019 Aporve Khanna

Long hours delay and cancellation of flights is becoming quite prominent in modern days and claiming compensation from airlines authorities are much of a challenge. The European Regulation EU261/2004, airlines are required to pay up to 600 € to passengers for the delay over 3 hours long as compensation for their inconvenience and time, excluding the price of the flight ticket. But the biggest challenge faced by passengers is circumventing the defense used by airlines which they call “Extraordinary circumstances”, the one is frequently used to avoid compensation. The EU Regulation 261/2004 is a common law which deals with the passenger compensation from the airlines in case of denied boarding, flight cancellation and long delay of flights.

Seeking flight compensation? Better know the time limitation.

1/3/2019 Aporve Khanna

Time limitation period for seeking compensations from the airline authorities have been one of the most debated topics from its very inception. The common question faced by the passengers is the number of years until a passenger can claim compensation in case of any denied boarding of flights, delay or cancellation of flights in the Europe and rest of the parts of the world.