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easyJet: delays, cancellations and your rights

easyJet is a UK airline, so UK rules cover its flights leaving the UK and into the UK (up to £520 a passenger), and EU rules its flights leaving the EU (up to €600).

Checked 9 Oct

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easyJet is among the busiest airlines in Europe, as named in EUROCONTROL's review of 2025.

Where easyJet takes claims

easyJet takes compensation claims through its own page. Claim there yourself, or let us handle it.

Bags on easyJet

Personal item: Included

Cabin bag: Usually paid extra

Checked bag: Usually paid extra

On its lowest standard fare. Fares and routes change what's included, so check with easyJet before you fly.

Questions

What are extraordinary circumstances?

Events outside the airline's control, such as severe weather, air traffic control restrictions or security risks. Technical problems with the aircraft usually don't count. The airline has to show the event caused the delay.

Does the airline owe me food or a hotel?

Under EU and UK rules, yes, while you wait for a delayed or cancelled flight: meals and drinks in proportion to the wait, and a hotel with transport if you are stuck overnight. That is separate from compensation.

How far back can I claim?

It depends on the country whose courts would hear the claim. On many EU routes it is several years. The check tells you for your flight.

What does FlyHandled cost?

Checking your flight is free. If we handle the claim, the fee is 25% of what the airline pays, VAT included, plus 15% only if it goes to court, and nothing if it pays nothing.

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