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Delta Air Lines compensation

Delta Air Lines flight delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.

If your Delta Air Lines 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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Delta Air Lines
Claim pass
DLAirline code
€600Max per passenger
Main bases
ATL · JFK · DTW
Airline type
Full-service
Registered in
United States
Alliance
SkyTeam
Passenger rights
EU 261 on flights from the EU/EEA
SP · DL
Maximum per passenger
€600
Arrival delay that qualifies
3h+
Upfront cost
€0
Success fee, only if we win
29%

Know the airline

Claiming from Delta Air Lines: what to know

Delta Air Lines is one of the largest US airlines and a founding member of SkyTeam, with hubs in Atlanta, New York JFK and Detroit. As a non-EU airline, Delta 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; Delta's flight back to Europe isn't. If KLM or Air France operated your return, that leg is covered.

  2. 02

    A delay of four hours or more from Europe to the US is worth €600 per passenger (£520 from the UK). Between three and four hours, it's half that.

  3. 03

    Missed a connection in Atlanta or New York after a late flight from Europe? On one booking, the delay at your final destination is what counts.

Track record

Disrupted Delta Air Lines flights we've tracked

Cancellations and long delays on Delta Air Lines flights recorded since 3 September 2026, from live flight data.

Disrupted flights
99
Cancelled
76%
Average delay at arrival
3h 52m
Longest delay
5h 45m

Most disrupted routes

  1. CTA → JFKCatania – New York8 flights
  2. BCN → ATLBarcelona – Atlanta5 flights
  3. JFK → CDGNew York – Paris4 flights
  4. BOS → BCNBoston – Barcelona3 flights
  5. BOS → CDGBoston – Paris3 flights

Most disrupted departure airports

  1. BOSBoston16 flights
  2. JFKNew York12 flights
  3. CDGParis11 flights
  4. CTACatania8 flights
  5. BCNBarcelona7 flights

€9,900 in compensation owed across these flights — counting just one passenger per flight.

All disrupted Delta Air Lines flights

Coverage

Which Delta Air Lines 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

Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines disruptions

Delayed and cancelled Delta Air Lines flights from our airport tracking. Find yours to see what it's worth.

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How it works

From Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines

    We file with Delta Air Lines, 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 Delta Air Lines pays.

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

FAQ

Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines?

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 Delta Air Lines myself?

Yes, filing with Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines?

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.

Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines take to pay?

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

What if Delta Air Lines 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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