AirHelp
Flight delay compensation.
What it does
- Files claims for you.
- Delays + cancellations.
- EU + some US flights.
- $220-$680 typical.
- 30% commission.
- No win = no fee.
EU rights
- EU 261 regulation.
- 3+ hour delay = compensation.
- Senior knew rights.
- Claim 3 years back.
- Free or via AirHelp.
- EU airline + delay key.
DIY claim
- Email airline directly.
- Cite EU 261.
- Save 30% commission.
- Senior more work.
- Same compensation.
- Free if patient.
DOT US rules
- 2024 new rules.
- Cash refund mandatory.
- If cancelled or significant delay.
- Senior knows rights.
- DOT.gov.
- File complaint.
Travel insurance
- $50-$300 per trip.
- Covers cancel + delays.
- Senior worth older travel.
- Pre-existing waiver.
- Trip cost dependent.
- Read carefully.
Senior tips
- Save boarding pass.
- Document delay.
- Photo gate display.
- Senior evidence.
- File claim 3 yrs back.
- Worth pursuing.
$220+ EU delay claim = senior worth it
Senior 3+ hour EU flight delays = $220-$680 compensation. AirHelp files (30% fee) or DIY free email airline cite EU 261. New US 2024 DOT rules force cash refunds. Save boarding pass for proof. Don't let airline keep your money.