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Everything you need to know about claiming what you are owed from airlines.

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28 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Flight Delayed by Fog? When You Can Still Claim Compensation in the UK

Fog season is here. Airlines often say fog delays are out of their control, but that isn't always true. Here's when fog is a valid excuse, when you can still claim up to £520, and what you're owed either way.

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23 Oct 2026

Missed Your American Airlines Connection in Dallas, Charlotte or Miami? Your Whole Trip Can Be Worth £520

Flying from the UK to Las Vegas, Orlando or LA with a change in the US? If you missed your American Airlines connection and arrived 3+ hours late, UK261 can still cover you.

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23 Oct 2026

American Airlines Offered You AAdvantage Miles or a Trip Credit? You Can Still Claim Cash

Got an apology email with bonus miles or a travel voucher after an American Airlines delay from the UK? That's a goodwill gesture, not your UK261 compensation. Here's the difference.

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23 Oct 2026

Snowstorm in Chicago, Delay at Heathrow: Can You Claim From American Airlines This Winter?

A winter storm in the US can delay your American Airlines flight from London even when the UK weather is fine. Here's when that's a valid excuse and when you can still claim £520.

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20 Oct 2026

Air India Cancelled Your Flight From the UK? Refund and £520 Compensation Explained

If Air India cancels your flight from London or Birmingham to India, you can be owed a refund or new flight AND up to £520 compensation per passenger. Here's how to get both.

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20 Oct 2026

Bumped Off an Air India Flight From the UK? You Could Be Owed £520

Air India overbooked your flight from Heathrow or Birmingham and refused you boarding? You're owed up to £520 per passenger under UK261, plus a new flight or refund.

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20 Oct 2026

Air India Delay From Delhi or Mumbai to London: What Are Your Rights?

Air India flights from India to the UK usually aren't covered by UK261. Here's what you can still claim, from Montreal Convention expenses to Indian DGCA rules.

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18 Oct 2026

Jet2 Cancelled Your Flight? Refund and Compensation Are Two Separate Payments

If Jet2 cancels your flight or package holiday flight, you can be owed a refund or new flight AND up to £520 compensation per passenger. Here's how the two rights differ.

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16 Oct 2026

October Half-Term 2026: Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Your Rights Explained

Flying abroad for October half-term? If your family's flight is delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, you could be owed up to £520 each under UK261 and EU261, here's how to claim.

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15 Oct 2026

Wizz Air Cancelled Your Flight? Refund and Compensation Are Two Separate Payments

If Wizz Air cancels your flight, you can be owed a refund or new flight AND up to £520 compensation. Here's how the two differ and why you don't have to accept account credit.

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14 Oct 2026

Is Flight Delay Compensation Taxable in the UK?

Got a UK261 or EU261 payout for a delayed or cancelled flight? Here's whether you need to declare it to HMRC, how business trips work, and how refunds and expenses are treated.

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13 Oct 2026

Denied Boarding by easyJet? How to Claim Up to £520 Compensation

Bumped from an overbooked easyJet flight or refused boarding at the gate? You could be owed £220 to £520 per passenger under UK261, plus a refund or new flight. Here's how to claim.

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10 Oct 2026

Claims Company Got Your Flight Compensation but Hasn't Paid You? What to Do

A claims company collected your flight compensation and hasn't passed it on? A step-by-step guide to confirming the payment, chasing it and getting help.

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