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✈️ How to Claim Compensation from KLM for Flight Delays


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✈️ KLM Flight Delay Compensation

If your KLM flight was delayed by 3 hours or more, you may be entitled to up to €600 in compensation — even if your flight eventually took off.

Thanks to EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers flying with KLM (a Dutch airline based in the EU) are protected when disruptions happen. This guide breaks down your eligibility, how much you could claim, and how to file a claim quickly through ClaimBeacon.

✅ When Can You Claim Compensation from KLM?

You’re likely eligible if your KLM flight:

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

  • Departed from the EU, or arrived in the EU on a KLM aircraft

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

    • Severe weather

    • Political unrest

    • Airport or air traffic control strikes

    • Bird strikes or runway closures

💰 How Much Compensation Can You Get?

It depends on the flight distance and how long you were delayed:

Distance

Delay

Compensation

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 with KLM

You have two main options:

1. KLM Directly

Submit a claim through their online customer service form👉 But be warned: the process can be slow and complex.

2. ClaimBeacon (Fast & Hassle-Free)

We’ll take care of everything:

  • No legal experience needed

  • No upfront payment

  • We only get paid if you win

  • ⏱️ Start in 2 minutes → We handle the rest

📅 How Long Do You Have to Claim?

You typically have up to 3 to 6 years to claim, depending on your departure or residence country for KLM flight delay compensation.

✉️ What Documents Do You Need?

To file your KLM delay claim, you'll usually need:

  • Your booking confirmation or PNR

  • Passenger full name(s)

  • Basic details of the delay (flight number, route, and date)

✅ Start Your KLM Claim Today

Don't let a delayed flight ruin your plans and your wallet. We make the compensation process easy, fast, and fair.

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