Was your flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport cancelled?

Is your flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport cancelled? Then you might qualify to restitution for loss of time under Regulation 261/2004. Find out if your flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport is eligible for compensation by reading this article.

Brexit: did it change regulations for UK passengers to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport

Regulation 261/2004 was amended after Brexit to the The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 has been set in place to uphold your rights as airline passenger when you flight is or cancelled. Both legislations protect your rights as an airline passenger and determines the obligations of the airline.

Your rights as an airline passenger for a cancelled flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport

Your right to compensation for a flight cancellation depends on the moment you were informed about the flight cancellation:

• You are not entitled to compensation if you were informed more then 2 weeks in advance.
• You are entitled to compensation if you are informed between 14 and 7 days before departure and you arrived more than 4 hours later.
• You are entitled to compensation if you were informed 7 days or less before departure and you arrived more than 2 hours later.

You are only compensated if you were flying from an EU country, or from outside the EU tot an EU country with an European airline.

Extraordinary circumstances for flight cancellation to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport

There are scenarios where you may not be eligible for compensation for a cancelled flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. In such cases, the airline may argue that the flight cancellation resulted from an “extraordinary circumstance,” which refers to situations outside the airline’s control.

For instance, flight cancellations caused by severe weather, air traffic control strikes, or acts of terrorism are considered as extraordinary circumstances.

Your right to compensation for your cancelled flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport

If your flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport has been cancelled and falls under the coverage of Regulation 261/2004, you may be eligible for compensation, provided that there were no extraordinary circumstances that led to the cancellation.

The compensation amount is pre-determined and based on the distance of your flight. You have the right to receive financial reparations for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation.

Within the EU:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km

For flight destinations outside the EU you are entitled to:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km
• €600 compensation for a flight exceeding 3500 km

Financial compensation for flight cancellation to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport

EUclaim provides complimentary advice to help you determine whether you are eligible for compensation due to a cancelled flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. We simply require your flight details, including the flight number and date of the cancelled flight, to offer our advice instantly.

By submitting your claim via EUclaim, we’ll manage the entire process for you, and we work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Flight cancellations with a right to compensation

At EUclaim, we analyze over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to provide you with the latest information on recently cancelled flights, along with the reasons for the cancellations. If your flight has been cancelled, simply check our list to see if your flight is included and to find out what caused the issue.

Was your flight to or from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport cancelled and have you been waiting for more than two hours?

In the event that your flight from or to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport is cancelled, it’s important to know your rights as a passenger. If you’ve been informed of the cancellation, the airline is responsible for providing you with an alternative flight at no additional cost. However, if the new flight isn’t suitable, you’re entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund for the cost of your ticket.

When a cancellation is communicated at the last minute, because of extraordinary circumstances for example, the airline must take care of your needs. This includes providing food, beverages, and even accommodation, if necessary. The airline may offer vouchers to cover the cost of these items, but if they don’t, you can purchase them yourself and submit the receipts to the airline for reimbursement. Make sure to keep all travel documents and receipts for this purpose.

About EUclaim

Since 2007, EUclaim has been dedicated to helping passengers receive compensation from airlines for flight cancellations and delays. We analyze over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Our legal team carefully assesses each case to ensure compliance with Regulation 261/2004 or The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

With our data-driven approach and legal expertise, we have achieved a 97% success rate in court. When you work with EUclaim, you can be confident that we will do everything we can to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

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EUclaim: Countries and Airlines Eligible for Flight Compensation Claims

In order to obtain compensation, legal proceedings may sometimes be required. However, please note that EUclaim may not be able to process your claim in every country. By checking your flight details in our database, you can quickly determine whether or not you are eligible to file a claim.

If you are flying to or from one of the following countries, you can file a claim

• The Netherlands
• Germany
• Belgium
• France
• Spain
• The United Kingdom

Or are you flying with an airline that originated in one of these countries? If so, you can also file a claim.

Would you like to file a claim?

Is claiming not possible with EUclaim? We advise you to file a claim directly with the responsible airline.