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How do I claim a missed flight on easyJet?

Then call the dedicated Missed Flight Cover Helpline, within 4 hours after your original flight's departure time and BEFORE you leave the airport on 0844 4537472 who will be able to confirm your replacement flight options (including any pre-paid flight services, where still available), so you can make a decision on ...



If you miss an easyJet flight in 2026, your ability to "claim" anything depends on whether you have "Missed Flight Cover" or if the fault lies with the airline. If you simply arrived late to the gate, easyJet generally offers a "Rescue Fee" (typically around £110/€115) which allows you to be rebooked on the next available flight, provided you arrive at the airport within 2 hours of your original departure. If you purchased the specific "Missed Flight" insurance, you can claim a replacement ticket or a full refund, but you must present yourself at the airport within 4 hours of the missed departure. If the flight was missed due to a delay on a previous easyJet flight on the same booking, you are covered under EU/UK261 regulations, and the airline must rebook you for free and provide food vouchers. However, if you missed the flight due to personal reasons and have no insurance, you are unlikely to receive a refund; the "pro-tip" is to contact the desk immediately, as being a "No-Show" without notification usually results in the cancellation of your return flight as well.

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If you missed your flight due to traffic, the airline may label you as a no show and cancel your entire itinerary. This is why it is important to call ahead and see if you can be rebooked on another flight so that you can still fly. Chances are, you will need to pay the rebooking fee.

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Travel insurance will however cover you for missed flights and delays, as long as it's because of a reason outlined in your policy. This would usually include a motor vehicle accident, natural disasters, riots and strikes.

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This shouldn't cause a problem as passengers are expected to be at the gate 15-30 minutes before and should have boarded the plane at least 15 minutes ahead of the departure time. If you somehow don't make it onboard within these timeframes, the flight can absolutely leave without you.

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Claiming Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations Delayed flights: you may be able to claim compensation if your flight arrived 3 hours or more late. Cancelled flights: you may be eligible for compensation if your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before it was due to depart.

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Passengers can receive both a refund of an airline ticket and compensation for the cancellation, provided that their flight qualifies for compensation. To qualify, the airline must have let you know about the flight cancellation less than 14 days before it was due to depart.

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EasyJet cancels thousands of flights this summer due to congestion in Europe's skies | Euronews.

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The DOT does not require the airline to offer compensation, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

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