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American Airlines flight delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.

If your American Airlines flight landed three or more hours late, was cancelled less than 14 days before departure, or you were bumped from it, EU law sets a fixed cash payment of €250 to €600 per passenger. We claim it for you.

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American Airlines
Claim pass
AAAirline code
€600Max per passenger
Main bases
DFW · CLT · PHL
Airline type
Full-service
Registered in
United States
Alliance
oneworld
Passenger rights
EU 261 on flights from the EU/EEA
SP · AA
Maximum per passenger
€600
Arrival delay that qualifies
3h+
Upfront cost
€0
Success fee, only if we win
29%
Disruption ranking

3.02%

of American Airlines departures cancelled or 3h+ late, 4 – 28 September 2026

American Airlines ranks #10 of 70 airlines in our monthly disruption report, where #1 is the most disrupted. 32 of its 1,061 departures from the 51 European airports we monitor were cancelled or reached their destination more than three hours late.

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Know the airline

Claiming from American Airlines: what to know

American Airlines is the largest US airline and a founding member of oneworld, with hubs including Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte and Philadelphia. As a non-EU airline, American is bound by EU 261 on flights departing the EU and by UK 261 on flights departing the UK.

Before you claim

  1. 01

    Your flight from Europe to the US is covered; American's flights from the US to Europe are not. If British Airways, Iberia or Finnair operated your return, that leg is covered.

  2. 02

    Missed a US connection after a late transatlantic flight? When both flights were on one booking, the delay at your final destination decides the compensation.

  3. 03

    Miles or travel vouchers offered for a delay don't replace EU 261 compensation unless you accept them in writing.

Track record

Disrupted American Airlines flights we've tracked

Cancellations and long delays on American Airlines flights recorded since 4 September 2026, from live flight data.

Disrupted flights
59
Cancelled
49%
Average delay at arrival
8h 34m
Longest delay
24h 37m

Most disrupted routes

  1. NAP → PHLNaples – Philadelphia3 flights
  2. CDG → PHLParis – Philadelphia3 flights
  3. MIA → MADMiami – Madrid3 flights
  4. DFW → CDGDallas – Paris2 flights
  5. BCN → JFKBarcelona – New York2 flights

Most disrupted departure airports

  1. NAPNaples6 flights
  2. MIAMiami6 flights
  3. FCORome6 flights
  4. CDGParis5 flights
  5. DFWDallas5 flights

€13,450 in compensation owed across these flights — counting just one passenger per flight.

All disrupted American Airlines flights

Coverage

Which American Airlines flights are covered

What counts is the route and the airline's licence — not where you bought the ticket, what you paid or which passport you hold.

  • Departing an EU/EEA airport

    To any destination in the world

    Covered

  • Arriving in the EU/EEA from outside

    Only when the airline holds an EU licence

    Not covered

  • Within the EU/EEA

    Domestic and international flights

    Covered

  • Departing a UK airport

    Under UK 261: £220 to £520 per passenger

    Covered

American Airlines is not an EU/EEA airline, so its flights into Europe from outside are not covered. Flights departing the EU/EEA or the UK always are.

Compensation

How much American Airlines owes you

The amount is fixed by flight distance. A €20 promo fare and a flexible business ticket are worth exactly the same.

Up to 1,500 km

€250

e.g. Dublin–London, Barcelona–Paris

1,500–3,500 km

€400

e.g. London–Athens, Madrid–Warsaw

Over 3,500 km

€600

e.g. Frankfurt–New York, Paris–Doha

Per passenger — for arrival delays of three hours or more, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.

Flights within the EU over 1,500 km are always paid at €400.

Common pushback

What American Airlines may say — and what the law says

A rejection is where most claims start, not where they end. These are the replies we challenge most often.

  • “It was a technical problem.”

    Faults found during normal operation are part of running an airline. Courts rarely accept them as extraordinary circumstances.

  • “The weather was bad.”

    Only weather that made your specific flight unsafe counts. We check the claim against meteorological and airport records.

  • “The aircraft arrived late from its previous flight.”

    A knock-on delay only excuses the airline if the original cause was itself extraordinary — and the airline has to prove it.

  • “Our crew went on strike.”

    A strike by the airline's own staff is within its control. The European Court of Justice has ruled it does not exempt the carrier.

  • “We already gave you meal vouchers.”

    Meals, hotels and rebooking are care, not compensation. Accepting them never waives your right to be paid.

Live data

Recent American Airlines disruptions

Delayed and cancelled American Airlines flights from our airport tracking. Find yours to see what it's worth.

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How it works

From American Airlines disruption to payout

  1. 1

    Check your flight

    Enter your flight number and date. We confirm the delay against official arrival data in about two minutes.

  2. 2

    We claim from American Airlines

    We file with American Airlines, answer every rejection and escalate to the regulator or a court when needed.

  3. 3

    You get paid

    The money goes straight to your bank account. Our 29% fee applies only if American Airlines pays.

Have these ready
  • Booking confirmation
  • Boarding pass or booking reference
  • Passport or ID
  • Emails from American Airlines about the disruption
  • Receipts for meals, hotel or transport

FAQ

American Airlines compensation questions

Still unsure? Check your flight for free — it takes two minutes and commits you to nothing.

How much compensation can I get from American Airlines?

Between €250 and €600 per passenger, depending on flight distance. Delays must be three hours or more at arrival, and cancellations must be announced less than 14 days before departure. What you paid for the ticket makes no difference.

Can I claim from American Airlines myself?

Yes, filing with American Airlines directly is free. Many passengers come to us because first claims are often rejected or ignored — we handle the follow-up, the regulator and court if needed, and only charge if you get paid.

How far back can I claim against American Airlines?

It depends on the country where the claim is filed. Limitation periods are set nationally and range from about one year to six years, so flights from the last few years are often still claimable. Check yours for free.

American Airlines rebooked me or gave me vouchers. Can I still claim?

Usually, yes. Rebooking, meals and hotel rooms are duties of care and don't replace compensation. Only an agreement where you explicitly gave up your compensation would change that.

How long does American Airlines take to pay?

Straightforward claims are often settled within a few weeks to a few months. If American Airlines refuses and the claim goes to a regulator or court, it can take longer. We keep you updated at every step.

What if American Airlines blames extraordinary circumstances?

Ask for specifics. Severe weather, air traffic control restrictions and security threats can be extraordinary, but technical faults and strikes by the airline's own staff usually aren't. We check the explanation against independent data before accepting it.

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