Your air passenger rights explained

Air passenger rights involve specific laws that support travelers and advocate for protection and compensation when people face flight disruptions.

The situation varies from country to country. In the USA there are some regulations related to situations such as overbooked flights and tarmac delays. However, passengers often find more protection under the regulations in the countries they travel to. Europe’s EC 261 laws, in particular, are comprehensive and entitle passengers to compensation in a range of situations.

The problem is that many people are not aware that the law is on their side or even that passenger rights exist. In fact, 85% of air passengers do not know their rights.

Playing an Active Role in Air Passenger Rights
At AirClaim, we are committed to serving the travel community and air passengers at large with crucial, up-to-date information regarding travelers’ rights. It is our mission to help novice and expert travelers alike understand decisive details. What’s more, we seek to simplify specific legal statues that are on your side, so that you know what the laws do and how you can effectively approach a wide variety of flight disruptions beyond your control. We help people that experience flight delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, baggage problems, and missed connections.

Air Passenger Rights and Regulations You Should Know

While it is true that individual countries comply with their own laws, there are some key features of regional or international law that serve as powerful tools for air passengers. These include, but are not limited to, EU EC 261 legislation, various US laws, Brazil's ANAC 400 and the Montreal Convention.

Some regulations have a wider coverage or are more advantageous than others. However, it is good to remember that disturbed flight circumstances can differ significantly and it is useful to know what strengths you can rely on for the trip.