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UK 261, in the time it takes to board.

After Brexit, the UK copied EC 261 into domestic law almost word for word. Same 3-hour rule, same distance bands. Amounts in pounds. Here’s who it covers and what it pays.

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AT A GLANCE

StatuteRETAINED REG. EC 261/2004
Max per passenger£520
Delay threshold3 HOURS AT ARRIVAL
Claim windowUP TO 6 YEARS (ENG/WAL)

Does UK 261 cover your flight?

Coverage depends on where you departed and who operated the aircraft, not your nationality or where you bought the ticket.

SCENARIO
EXAMPLE
COVERED?
Departing any UK airportLHR → ANYWHEREYES
Arriving in the UK on a UK/EU carrierJFK → LHR, UK CARRIERYES
Arriving in the UK on a non-UK/EU carrierJFK → LHR, US CARRIERNO
EU departure (EC 261 applies instead)CDG → LHREC 261

UK 261 amounts vs EC 261

DISTANCE BAND
UK 261
EC 261
Up to 1,500 km
£220
€250
1,500 – 3,500 km
£350
€400
Over 3,500 km
£520
€600

UK 261 amounts are fixed in pounds. Routes covered by both regulations pay once, under whichever law your claim is filed.

UK 261: common questions

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