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Air France Flight Delay Compensation: What You're Entitled To & How to Claim

How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays with Air France


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If your Air France flight was delayed, you may be entitled to up to €600 in compensation — even if the flight eventually departed. Thanks to EU Regulation 261/2004, Air France passengers have strong protections when flights don’t go as planned.

Let’s break down when you’re eligible, how much you can receive, and how to claim it easily.

✅ When Are You Eligible for Compensation?

You likely qualify for compensation from Air France if your flight:

  • Was delayed by 3 hours or more at your final destination

  • Departed from the EU, or arrived in the EU on an Air France aircraft

  • Was not delayed due to extraordinary circumstances, such as:

    • Severe weather

    • Air traffic control strikes

    • Political unrest

    • Airport staff shortages

Even if you made it to your final destination eventually, you're still eligible if the delay was 3+ hours.

💰 How Much Can You Get?

The compensation depends on flight distance and length of delay:

Distance

Delay Time

Compensation Amount

Up to 1,500 km

3+ hours

€250

1,500–3,500 km

3+ hours

€400

3,500+ km (long-haul)

3–4 hours

€300

3,500+ km

4+ hours

€600

📝 How to File a Claim Against Air France

You have two main options:

🔹 Option 1: Contact Air France directly

Use their online complaint form or customer service. Be prepared for a longer process and potentially back-and-forth emails.

🔹 Option 2: Use a service like ClaimBeacon

We handle the process from start to finish:

  • ✅ No upfront fees

  • ✅ We only get paid if you win

  • ✅ Claims accepted for delays up to 3–6 years old

📅 How Long Do You Have to Claim?

This depends on the country your flight departed from or where you’re based. Generally, you can claim for flights delayed within the last 3 to 6 years.

📎 What You’ll Need:

To begin your claim, have these ready:

  • Flight date and number

  • Passenger name(s)

  • Booking reference (PNR)

  • Brief description of the delay

✅ Start Your Air France Delay Claim Now

You don’t need to go through the hassle of airline emails and legal terms alone. At ClaimBeacon, we simplify the entire process — and you only pay if we win. How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays with Air France:


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