Can I claim flight compensation outside the UK and EU?

Yes. Canada and India have passenger-protection frameworks, while the United States provides refund and denied-boarding protections. Eligibility and remedies vary by jurisdiction.

Does this checker submit a claim?

No. It provides an educational estimate and a printable letter. Claims must be submitted directly to the airline or an independently chosen service.

Are my flight details uploaded?

No. The calculation and claim-letter preview run locally in your browser.

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Could your disrupted flight qualify for compensation?

Check the likely framework, estimate fixed compensation where supported and create a claim-letter outline. No account required and no flight details are uploaded.

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Departure region Arrival region Operating airline is based in What happened? Arrival delay at final destination Approximate flight distance When were you told of a cancellation? Was the cause outside the airline's control? Number of passengers

Track disruption expenses and receipts

Add reasonable costs you paid because the airline did not provide the required care. Data stays in this browser unless you clear or print it.

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Evidence checklist: itemised receipt, proof of payment, disruption notice, airline response and an explanation of why the purchase was necessary.

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You do not need to pay a claims company

Submit your evidence directly to the operating airline. Keep booking confirmations, boarding passes, disruption messages, receipts and proof of your actual arrival time.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I claim outside the UK and EU?

Yes, but remedies vary. Canada has fixed compensation in qualifying cases; India provides disruption protections; and the US generally focuses on refunds and involuntary denied boarding rather than automatic delay compensation.

What counts as an extraordinary circumstance?

Examples can include severe weather, air-traffic-control restrictions, political instability and some security events. The label used by an airline is not necessarily decisive; the actual cause and measures taken matter.

Does the checker submit my claim?

No. It produces an educational estimate and letter outline. Submit the claim to the airline yourself for free.

Does Smart Budget Traveler store my details?

No. This version runs locally in your browser and has no claim-submission backend.