Am I entitled to compensation if I miss my connecting flight?

If you purposely choose to miss a connecting flight, or if you are otherwise responsible for missing it, the airline is under no obligation to pay you compensation or to rebook you. You can ask them to help you book a new flight, but this will have to come out of your own pocket.



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Missed Connecting Flight Compensation in the UK This law, commonly known as UK 261, gives you the same rights and compensation for missed connecting flights as the EU regulation: £220 for short flights (under 1,500 km) £350 for medium flights (between 1,500 and 3,500 km) £520 for long flights (over 3,500 km)

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What should I do if I miss a connecting flight due to flight delay?
  1. Get the airline to provide you with confirmation of the cause of the delay.
  2. Collect relevant documentation, such as receipts and vouchers.
  3. Claim your basic benefits and services at the airport.
  4. Determine the amount of your claim using our calculator.


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There is no one-size-fits-all answer here, it can vary greatly from one airport to another. Some international airports have a minimum connecting time as low as 30 minutes. But usually, when traveling internationally, the MCT is at least an hour. It can go up to 2 hours in large airports requiring a change of terminal.

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Connecting flights with Lufthansa And your luggage will be sent right through to your destination. If you miss your next flight because the first (or the previous) flight is cancelled or delayed, Lufthansa will transfer you to the next available flight free of charge.

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However, if your first flight is delayed for more than 3 hours, you may be entitled to compensation from the airline that caused the delay. In addition to compensation, the airline must offer you a choice between: Reimbursement of your ticket and a return flight to your departure airport if you have a connecting flight.

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According to the DOT, airlines are not required to provide money or other compensation when flights get delayed, regardless of how late they are. However, when a “significant delay” takes place, passengers may receive refunds for seat selection fees or checked baggage fees.

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Were you affected by Lufthansa flight delays and cancellations? If so, you could be eligible to get up to $700 (€600) per person.

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Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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Our pick of the best flight compensation companies
  • Flight-Delayed.co.uk: Most user-friendly.
  • AirAdvisor.com: Smoothest interface experience.
  • Refundmore.com: Utmost reliability.
  • ClaimFlights.co.uk: Ideal for regular users.
  • SkyRefund.com: Premium customer service.
  • FlightClaimEU.com: Top-notch usability.


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If a delay in your first flight is the reason you're missing your connection, don't worry too much. Usually, most airlines will rebook you on the next flight, and that too for free. Although, you might have to fly on standby depending on seat availability.

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