Aviation Consumer Protection & Passenger Rights

Know Your Rights.
Claim What You Are Owed.

Flight cancellations, 3+ hour delays, involuntary bumping, and mishandled baggage are strictly regulated under global air passenger treaties. AeroJet equips you with clear, statutory entitlement tools and instant claim guidance.

EU/UK 261
Up to €600
For 3h+ flight delays
US DOT 2024
100% Cash
Automatic refunds
Montreal Conv.
~$1,700
Baggage liability
Overbooking
Up to $1,550
Involuntary bumping
Operating Airline Liability NoticeThe Operating Airline is Solely Responsible for Delays, Cancellations & Statutory Compensation

AeroJet is a booking technology platform, not an airline carrier. Under international aviation law (including EU Regulation 261/2004, US DOT 14 CFR, and the Montreal Convention 1999), all operational responsibilities, statutory Duty of Care (food, hotel rooms, airport transfers), baggage handling, and cash compensation obligations rest strictly with the concerned operating airline. AeroJet is not responsible for flight disruptions, cancellations, or lost baggage. All compensation claims, refund demands, and Property Irregularity Reports (PIR) must be filed directly with your operating airline. AeroJet provides certified e-ticket receipts to support your airline claim.

Airline Contacts
Instant Entitlement Assessment

Flight Disruption & Compensation Calculator

Select your situation to calculate statutory cash compensation, mandatory duty of care, and refund rights.

Strict Legal Standards
EU 261 / UK 261 ProtectedStatutory Claim Rights

€400 (~$440) Cash Compensation

Per passenger for delays of 3+ hours at final destination

Mandatory Airline Duty of Care:
  • Complimentary meals & refreshments appropriate to wait time
  • Two free telephone calls, faxes, or email communications
  • Hotel accommodation + transfers if delay requires an overnight stay
Ticket Refund or Alternate Routing:

If delay exceeds 5 hours, option for 100% ticket refund + free return flight to origin.

Booked with AeroJet? Access your e-tickets and delay records:
Manage Booking Itinerary

Airline Responsibility: Statutory cash payouts and Duty of Care vouchers must be claimed directly from the operating airline. AeroJet is an accredited booking intermediary and is not liable for airline delays, cancellations, or flight operations.

International Treaties & Legislation

Global Passenger Rights Frameworks

Explore the explicit legal statutes protecting travelers across Europe, the United States, and worldwide.

Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 & The Air Passenger Rights Regulations 2019 (UK)

Europe & UK Flight Delay & Cancellation Protections

Statutory Enforceability
Tier 1: Short Distance
€250 (~$275)

All flights under 1,500 km (e.g. London to Paris, Amsterdam to Frankfurt) delayed by 3+ hours.

Tier 2: Medium Distance
€400 (~$440)

All intra-EU flights over 1,500 km, or non-EU flights between 1,500 km and 3,500 km delayed by 3+ hours.

Tier 3: Long Distance
€600 (~$660)

All flights over 3,500 km (e.g. London to New York, Paris to Tokyo) delayed by 4+ hours (or €300 for 3–4 hrs).

When Are You Eligible?

  • • Your flight departed from any airport located inside the European Union or United Kingdom.
  • • OR you arrived in the EU/UK on an airline licensed in an EU member state or the UK.
  • • You arrived at your final destination 3 hours or more after the scheduled arrival time.
  • • Your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before departure without adequate rerouting.

The "Extraordinary Circumstances" Myth

Airlines frequently claim technical issues or crew illness are "extraordinary circumstances." Under binding European Court of Justice case law (e.g., van der Lans v KLM, Wallentin-Hermann), mechanical problems, technical failure, and routine crew shortages are NOT extraordinary circumstances. Airlines must pay full compensation.

Immediate Flight Disruption Protocol

What to Do at the Gate Right Now

Stranded at the airport due to a delayed or cancelled flight? Follow this 4-step checklist to ensure your compensation claim is indisputable.

01

Get Reason in Writing

Ask gate agents for a formal delay/cancellation reason slip. Take a smartphone photo of the departure monitor showing delay minutes.

Prevents airline retroactive excuses
02

Preserve All Documents

Keep your original boarding pass stubs, e-ticket confirmations, baggage claim stickers, and airline SMS/email notifications.

Essential barcode evidence
03

Demand Duty of Care

Request meal and drink vouchers from airport representatives. If delayed overnight, demand hotel lodging and free taxi transport.

Statutory right after 2–3 hours
04

Retain All Receipts

If the airline refuses vouchers and you pay for food, water, or a hotel room yourself, save itemized receipts (alcohol excluded).

Itemized receipts required
Knowledge Base

Passenger Rights FAQs

Find answers to common dilemmas regarding flight delays, voucher traps, and airline obligations.

AeroJet is an independent travel technology and booking platform; AeroJet is not an air carrier and does not operate flights. Under international aviation treaties (including EU Regulation 261/2004, US DOT Title 14 CFR, and the Montreal Convention 1999), all legal liability for flight disruptions, delays, cancellations, baggage mishaps, duty of care (food/hotel vouchers), and cash compensation rests strictly with the concerned operating airline. AeroJet provides certified booking records, PNR details, and e-ticket receipts to support your claim, but your statutory claim must be filed directly with the operating airline.

AeroJet Disruption Concierge

Did your flight booked through AeroJet get cancelled or delayed? As an OTA, AeroJet does not operate flights and is not legally liable for disruptions—the concerned operating airline is solely responsible. Our team is here to provide official itinerary certificates, PNR disruption statements, and booking assistance to support your direct airline claim.

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Official Regulatory Enforcement Directories

If an operating airline wrongfully rejects your valid compensation claim, you can escalate your case directly to national civil aviation authorities:

United States DOTUSA

Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. Handles airline refund violations, tarmac delays, and accessibility complaints.

transportation.gov/airconsumer
UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)UK

Enforces UK Regulation 261. Oversees airline delay compensation, Passenger Advice, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

caa.co.uk/passengers
EU National Enforcement Bodies (NEB)EU

Each EU country has a statutory NEB authority (e.g. DGAC in France, LBA in Germany) to sanction non-compliant airlines.

ec.europa.eu/passenger-rights
Canadian Transportation AgencyCanada

Administers the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) for claims and disputes with carriers operating in Canada.

otc-cta.gc.ca