After Brexit the UK kept EU261 in its own law, now usually called UK261. It works the same way, with amounts set in pounds.
Covered flights
- Flights departing a UK airport, on any airline.
- Flights arriving in the UK on a UK or EU airline.
- Flights departing the EU are still covered by EU261, so a UK–EU trip is usually protected one way or the other.
Amounts
| Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | £520 |
As with EU261, you need to arrive 3+ hours late, and extraordinary circumstances such as weather or air traffic control strikes are excluded.
Claiming
Claim with the airline first. If it rejects you, use the airline's alternative dispute resolution scheme (most UK airlines belong to one) or the Civil Aviation Authority's guidance. In England and Wales you can claim for up to six years after the flight.