Vueling (VY) passengers can claim €250-€600 for flights delayed 3+ hours under EU261/UK261. This guide covers Vueling's common rejection tactics and how to overcome them.
Vueling Delay Compensation: How to Claim in 2026
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Delayed 3+ hours, cancelled at short notice or denied boarding on Vueling? Under EU261 and UK261 you may be owed €250–€600 (£220–£520) per passenger, depending on flight distance. The sections below cover Vueling's known rejection tactics and how a claim works.
About Vueling
Vueling (VY) is a Spain-based airline. As an EU-registered carrier, Vueling is subject to EU261 on all flights departing EU airports and on flights arriving in the EU from outside it, and to UK261 on flights departing UK airports.
Popular Vueling routes we handle claims for:
- London Gatwick-Barcelona
- Birmingham-Malaga
- Manchester-Alicante
How to Claim Compensation from Vueling
- Check your eligibility - Enter your Vueling flight number and date in our free checker.
- Submit your claim - Upload your booking confirmation and sign our Letter of Authority.
- We contact Vueling - Our legal team handles all negotiations withVueling's claims department.
- Receive your payout - Once Vueling accepts the claim, we transfer your compensation minus our 25% success fee.
Known Vueling Claim Issues
Based on thousands of Vueling claims we've processed, here are the common issues and how we overcome them:
- Barcelona El Prat hub sometimes causes connecting flight issues
- May have language barriers in customer service
- Spanish carriers sometimes reference local law incorrectly
Insider Tips for Vueling Claims
- Request a certificate of delay from Vueling staff at the airport
- Spanish carriers are overseen by AESA (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea)
- Vueling is part of IAG group (same as British Airways and Iberia)