EU 261 eu-261-2004

Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights

In plain language

Sets fixed compensation of EUR 250-600 plus assistance (care, re-routing or refund) for denied boarding, cancellation, and long delay on covered flights. No compensation is due in extraordinary circumstances.

Where it applies

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In force since 2005-02-17.

Key provisions, article by article

ArticleWhat it says
Article 5Cancellation
Rights on cancellation, including the 14-day notice carve-out and the extraordinary-circumstances defence.
Article 7Right to compensation
Fixed compensation of EUR 250 / 400 / 600 by distance band, halved where re-routing limits the delay.

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