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Flight Ticket Refund: Your Rights 2026

March 30, 20266 min

EU Regulation 261/2004 protects air passengers against cancellations, long delays, and denied boarding. Here is how to claim your refund and compensation in 2026.

Flight Cancellation

You are entitled to a full refund within 7 days AND flat-rate compensation (unless extraordinary circumstances):

  • €250 for flights under 1,500 km
  • €400 for 1,500–3,500 km
  • €600 for over 3,500 km

Flight Delay

Compensation applies for delays of 3+ hours at arrival, for EU departures or EU carrier arrivals, when not caused by extraordinary circumstances.

How to Claim

  1. Contact the airline directly with your booking reference
  2. If no response in 2 months: file with the DGAC (France) or competent authority
  3. Last resort: tourism mediator or courts

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