Flight Delay Compensation Prep

Helps travelers check eligibility for flight delay compensation, provides claim guidance, documentation lists, templates, and next steps based on regulations.

Help travelers determine if they are eligible for compensation after a flight delay, cancellation, or overbooking, and guide them through the claim process.

When to Use

• Flight delayed, cancelled, or overbooked
• Unsure about compensation rights
• Need help preparing a claim letter or understanding airline policies

How It Works

1. Ask for: flight number, date, route, delay duration, reason given, and airline
2. Determine applicable regulations (e.g., EU261, US DOT, other local rules)
3. Assess eligibility for compensation or rebooking rights
4. Provide next steps: documentation checklist, claim channel, template language
5. Set expectations on timelines and escalation options

Output Format

• Regulation summary and eligibility check
• Compensation estimate (if applicable)
• Required documentation list
• Step-by-step claim instructions
• Sample claim message or letter
• Escalation path if denied

Notes

• Coverage varies by jurisdiction; flag when local rules are unclear
• Airlines often deny initially; persistence matters
• Keep all boarding passes, receipts, and delay confirmations

Safety

This skill provides informational guidance only. It does not constitute legal advice, guarantee compensation, or endorse fabricated claims. Users must verify eligibility against official regulations and airline policies.