Yes, EU261 still applies to the UK. The regulations were incorporated into UK law in 2018, and they continue to protect the rights of passengers travelling from and to the UK on flights operated by EU and non-EU airlines.
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To be covered, your flight must be either: departing from an airport in the UK on any airline, or. arriving at an airport in the UK on an EU or UK airline; or. arriving at an airport in the EU on a UK airline.
The EU261 applies to operating air carriers only.Since the flight is on a non-EU carrier and is terminating in the EU, it would not be covered under EU261. If your flight was operated by Lufthansa, regardless of whether you purchased your ticket from United Airlines or Lufthansa, your flight would qualify under EU261.
Compensation - delay at arrivalIf you miss a connecting flight travelling within the EU or outside the EU on a flight originating from an EU country, you should be entitled to compensation, if you arrive at your final destination with a delay of more than 3 hours.
Similar to flight delay compensation amounts, you are entitled to reimbursement when a EU261-covered flight is canceled of up to 600 euros ($645). If your flight is canceled, the airline will also offer you three options, which are: Rerouting you to your final destination.
If your flight has been cancelled or delayed 3 hours or more (on arrival) and is caused by a reason within the control of Ryanair, you may be entitled to compensation, click here. Expenses claims will not be accepted for delays less than 2 hours.
If you are not satisfied with the airline's response to your complaint or request for compensation, or have not received a response from the airline within 30 days, you can ask the CTA to review the case.
Fortunately, thanks to a regulation known as EU261, it's possible for passengers on disrupted flights to claim compensation. In fact, you could be entitled to up to €600 per person after a Ryanair flight cancellation compensation or flight delay compensation.
Customers with valid claims who claim directly from Ryanair will receive 100% of their EU261 compensation entitlement without the deduction of these excessive “claims chaser” fees.
Flights under 1,500 km (932 miles): 250 euro (~$275) if you're delayed by at least two hours. Flights between 1,500 – 3,500 km (932 – 2,175 miles): 400 euro (~$440) if you're delayed by at least three hours. This also applies to any intra-EU flight over 1,500 km.