easyJet (U2) passengers can claim €250-€600 for flights delayed 3+ hours under EU261/UK261. This guide covers easyJet's common rejection tactics and how to overcome them.
easyJet Delay Compensation: How to Claim in 2026
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Delayed 3+ hours, cancelled at short notice or denied boarding on easyJet? Under EU261 and UK261 you may be owed €250–€600 (£220–£520) per passenger, depending on flight distance. The sections below cover easyJet's known rejection tactics and how a claim works.
About easyJet
easyJet (U2) is a United Kingdom-based airline. As a UK-registered carrier, easyJet is subject to UK261 on flights departing UK airports, and to EU261 on flights departing EU airports.
Popular easyJet routes we handle claims for:
- London Gatwick-Barcelona
- Bristol-Amsterdam
- Manchester-Geneva
How to Claim Compensation from easyJet
- Check your eligibility - Enter your easyJet flight number and date in our free checker.
- Submit your claim - Upload your booking confirmation and sign our Letter of Authority.
- We contact easyJet - Our legal team handles all negotiations witheasyJet's claims department.
- Receive your payout - Once easyJet accepts the claim, we transfer your compensation minus our 25% success fee.
Known easyJet Claim Issues
Based on thousands of easyJet claims we've processed, here are the common issues and how we overcome them:
- Crew shortages have caused delays in 2024-2025
- May initially reject claims citing operational issues
- Sometimes slow to respond during peak seasons
Insider Tips for easyJet Claims
- easyJet provides flight disruption certificates—always request one
- Keep your boarding pass even if your flight is cancelled
- Check easyJet's app for delay notifications as evidence