US passengers can claim up to €600 / £520 under EU261 or UK261 for delayed European flights.
Although the United States has no equivalent passenger compensation regulation, US citizens are fully protected by EU Regulation 261/2004 and UK Regulation 261 whenever their flight departed from an EU or UK airport, or was operated into the EU/UK by an EU- or UK-registered carrier. Claims can be filed in EUR or GBP regardless of nationality.
When US Travelers Are Covered
EU261 and UK261 are based on the flight, not the passenger. Your nationality is irrelevant.
Departing the EU/UK
Any flight leaving an EU or UK airport — any airline, any destination, including back to the US.
Arriving on EU/UK Carriers
Flights into the EU/UK operated by EU- or UK-registered airlines (Lufthansa, BA, Air France, KLM, Virgin, etc.).
Paid in EUR or GBP
Roughly $270–$650 USD equivalent depending on flight distance. Wire transfer to any US bank.
No US Equivalent Needed
The US Department of Transportation does not require monetary delay compensation, but EU/UK rules cover you on the European leg.
Claim Years Later
The UK allows up to 6 years (5 in Scotland); EU limits vary by country, for example 3 years in Germany and 5 in France and Spain.
We Handle Europe
We file in the airline's home jurisdiction so you don't have to deal with foreign legal systems or language barriers.