Lufthansa Flight Delay Compensation
Lufthansa flights often fall under EU261 because Lufthansa is an EU airline. If your arrival was 3+ hours late and the cause was not extraordinary, you may be owed compensation.
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When Lufthansa Passengers Can Claim
The main test is your final arrival delay, route coverage, and whether the airline could reasonably control the cause.
Arrived 3+ hours late
The delay is measured at final destination arrival, not departure from the gate.
EU261 or UK261 applies
Covered routes include EU/UK departures and many arrivals on European airlines.
Not extraordinary
Weather, airport security, and air traffic control can exempt airlines. Technical and staffing issues often do not.
Claim still in time
Time limits vary by country, often 3 to 6 years. Older flights may still be worth checking.
Example Lufthansa Routes
- Frankfurt or Munich to London, Paris, or Rome
- Long-haul Lufthansa flights arriving into or departing Europe
- Connecting itineraries where the final arrival was 3+ hours late
Common Claim Issues
- A missed connection caused the final arrival delay
- Lufthansa cites technical, crew, or airport operational reasons
- The route includes a non-EU destination but is operated by an EU airline
- The query is actually about delayed baggage, which uses separate rules
fixed by law
EU261 Compensation Bands
common questions
Lufthansa Delay Compensation FAQ
Does EU261 apply to Lufthansa flights?
Can I claim for a missed Lufthansa connection?
Is Lufthansa baggage delay compensation the same thing?
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