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Guide14 May 20263 min read

Flight Compensation from Scottish Airports: What's Different

Claiming compensation for a flight from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen? Scotland has a shorter time limit than the rest of the UK. Here's what to know.

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The rules for flight delay and cancellation compensation are the same across the UK, with one important difference for Scottish airports: the time limit.

5-year time limit in Scotland

Claims relating to flights departing Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, and other Scottish airports must be brought within 5 years, one year shorter than the 6-year limit that applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is due to a different underlying contract law limitation period in Scotland.

Everything else is the same

  • £220 for flights under 1,500km delayed 3+ hours
  • £350 for flights 1,500-3,500km
  • £520 for flights over 3,500km delayed 4+ hours

Domestic routes with Loganair and British Airways, and international routes with easyJet, Ryanair, and KLM via Amsterdam, are all covered when departing a Scottish airport.

How to claim

If your flight departed Scotland and it's been close to 5 years, don't wait. Klaimly can check eligibility and file the claim for a flat 5% fee, only if we win.

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