How long do AirHelp claims take?

roughly 3 to 4 months
AirHelp notes that most claims take roughly 3 to 4 months to process, although some claims could take longer. The completion time largely depends on if a case needs to go through legal proceedings and how long it takes for airlines to actually respond to AirHelp’s contact.

Is AirHelp compensation legit?

“Is AirHelp legitimate?” asked Bieneck, the chief executive of a marketing company in Fredericksburg, Va. Short answer: Yes, the company is real, but you should think twice before using it. You might be able to file the claim yourself and keep more of your money.

Should I get AirHelp?

Airhelp claims to be the leading travel compensation site for airline cancellations, delays, and overbookings. They have been reviewed on over 70,000 occasions and have maintained a rating above 9/10, which is impressive for any business.

How does AirHelp make money?

AirHelp takes their smallest commission on EC 261 flights. EC 261 is legislation that requires airlines to compensate you for certain delays or cancellations within the EU or for flights leaving the EU. If your situation qualifies for this, they take 25\% of the fee.

What does EU261 cover?

EU Reg 261 requires airlines to compensate passengers when flight delays or cancellations result in passengers reaching their final destination more than three hours later than originally scheduled. Passengers are only entitled to claim compensation if the delay or cancellation was within the airline’s control.

How do I cancel my AirHelp claim?

How do I cancel my claim? We’re sorry to see you go. When you submit a claim to us, you have 14 days to cancel the process. You can do so by either contacting our LiveChat, or by sending us a message via our Contact Form after you log into your AirHelp account.

What is airplus help?

AirHelp Plus is a prepaid service from AirHelp that gives customers full access to AirHelp’s expertise, should a flight disruption occur. There are two levels of AirHelp Plus coverage.

What does eu261 cover?

How much compensation will I get if my flight is Cancelled?

Flight cancellation compensation in the US Airline do not have to provide a financial compensation to passengers when their flights are canceled. That being said, US airlines will usually rebook their passengers on a different flight when this happens. Alternatively, they may offer a voucher or airline miles.

How much is EU261 compensation?

EU261 compensation offers legal protection to travellers. In the event of a flight mishap like a flight delay or cancellation, EU261 seeks to enforce the rights of air passengers. If eligible, an airline can be obligated to pay up to to £510 (€600) in compensation per traveller.

What is AirHelp+ and how does it work?

AirHelp+ is a prepaid service from AirHelp that gives customers full access to AirHelp’s expertise, should a flight disruption occur. There are two levels of AirHelp+ coverage. All usual AirHelp fees are waived for AirHelp+ customers. Dedicated live chat service offering passengers advice and assistance.

Does AirHelp plus apply to future flight disruptions?

AirHelp Plus applies to your future flight disruptions, after the date of purchase. If your flight has already been disrupted, or you have already started a claim, AirHelp Plus will not apply. Instead, you will be charged our standard fees should we successfully obtain compensation on your behalf.

How do I buy an AirHelp plus annual membership?

You can buy an AirHelp Plus Annual Membership online here. The AirHelp Plus Annual cover will also be offered to you if you have already put forward a successful claim with us, giving you easy access to our services for the coming year.

Is my flight eligible for compensation if my flight is disrupted?

AirHelp+ is a prepaid service that gives you access to our services, free of charge — it is not an insurance provider. Whether your flight is eligible for compensation will depend on the circumstances of your particular disruption. For example, disruptions caused by extraordinary circumstances are excluded.