Claim Emirates flight compensation for your delayed or cancelled flight!

When can I claim flight compensation with Emirates, a non-EU airline?

In short, you can claim flight compensation from Emirates in the case of any flight that departed from the EU or the UK. Unfortunately, Emirates flight arriving into the UK or the EU are not covered by the European compensation laws.

More generally, to be able to claim flight compensation, your case must meet one of the following criteria:

• The flight was operated by an airline headquaratered in the UK or EU
• The flight was operated by a non-EU airline, however, the flight departed from either the UK or the EU.

Check out the table below for further examples.

Check your Emirates flight status 

To ensure a smooth journey with Emirates, it is recommended to proactively stay informed about potential flight disruptions. Regularly check the status of your Emirates flight on their official website or the website of your departure/arrival airport to stay prepared and minimise any unexpected complications.

Below, you can also find a list of recently disrupted Emirates flights from the last few days. If your flight is on the list, you might be eligible for compensation!

Can I claim flight compensation for a delayed Emirates flight?

Was your flight delayed? According to the British and EU regulations, you might be able to claim Emirates flight delay compensation of up to £520!

Here are the criteria you must meet:

• Your flight departed from a European airport.
• Your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours upon arrival
• The airline was at fault for the delay*

*In some cases, it might not be the airline that caused the delay. This includes situations like extremely bad weather preventing the plane from taking off or an unruly passenger. We call these situations "extraordinary circumstances”.

Can I claim flight compensation for my cancelled Emirates flight?

You can claim cancelled flight compensation if your situation meets the following criteria:

• Your flight departed from a British or an EU airport.
• Emirates informed you about the cancellation of your flight less than 14 days before departure
• Emirates must be the party at fault for the cancellation (see Extraordinary Circumstances section of this page for more information on when an airline can deny flight compensation to passengers)

Can I get a refund for my cancelled Emirates flight? 

Most of the time, you can get a full monetary refund of your plane ticket for your cancelled Emirates flight as long as you did not accept any alternative flight offered by the airline.

Note that the airline is not bound to offer an alternative flight in the event of a cancelled flight. If this is the case, you can also ask for a full monetary refund of your ticket.

Emirates delayed or cancelled flight — How much compensation can I get?

The Emirates flight compensation amount depends on the distance of your flight.

Extraordinary circumstances — can Emirates deny my flight compensation claim?

In the event of a third party or force majeure delaying or preventing your flight from departing, Emirates would explain the delay or cancellations with the Extraordinary Circumstances. In those situations, Emirates won’t have to pay flight compensation to passengers.

Some of the Extraordinary Circumstances are:

• Severe weather conditions (eg. heavy rain and think fog)
• A strike caused by workers within the aviation industry but not related to airline, such as baggage handlers. However, keep in mind that an Emirates strike caused by workers related to airline, such as pilots, is NOT considered an extraordinary circumstance. 
• Natural disasters, including wild fires, hurricanes, or floods.

Be careful! Airlines may sometimes claim that your flight disruption happened because of extraordinary circumstances, while it wasn't actually the case! They do so in order to avoid paying passengers their well-deserved compensation.

Don’t be fooled by the airline and claim your flight compensation with Flight-Delayed.co.uk. Our experts will assess your claim and verify the airline’s opinion. We operate on a “no win, no fee” basis.

How long do I have to claim Emirates flight compensation?

If you departed from the UK, the time limit to claim Emirates flight compensation is up to 6 years after your flight. Note that Scotland is the exception — there, you can claim for up to 5 years after your disrupted flight.

Generally speaking, the time limit to submit a claim depends on the law in:

• The country of departure,
• the country of arrival,
• or the country where the airline is headquartered in.

Side note: Since Emirates is not a European airline, the time limit will only depend on the legislation of the country of departure.

How long will it take to receive my Emirates flight compensation / Emirates refund?

Generally, passengers claiming with Flight-Delayed.co.uk receive their Emirates flight compensation and refund within a few weeks / a few months after claiming on our website.

However, the wait time might be longer if the airline is unresponsive and/or if we need to start legal proceedings against the airline.

No matter how long your claim process takes, by claiming with Flight-Delayed.co.uk, you are ensured to benefit from 10 years of experience from our experts. During your claim process, we fight for your rights, keep you posted on any relevant information, and are available to answer any questions you might have.

How to claim for my delayed or cancelled Emirates flight? 

Claim with Flight-Delayed.co.uk — this can be done in only a few minutes and guarantees you to have the best legal partner by your side! 

After starting your claim on our website, you can simply relax while our legal and claim experts handle the whole process for you! From assessing your claim, writing legal documents, and getting in touch with the airline to — if necessary — taking your claim to court, you can rely on us and our expertise every step of the way!

If you wish to learn more about our fees, please visit our Price List page. 

Otherwise, if you are ready to claim, start the process right away — you can do it straight from your phone or your computer!

About Emirates 

Emirates is one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (see Etihad). Emirates is based in Dubai and is considered the largest airline in the Middle East, as the airline flies to more than 135 destinations every year.

Emirates’ fleet is solely made up of Emirates A380 and Boeing 777s. From the UK, Emirates flies from 30 airports across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Useful links

• EL AL flight compensation
• More details on delayed flight compensation
• More details on cancelled flight compensation
• Post-Brexit flight compensation rules in the UK
• Rules regarding missed flight compensation
• Rules regarding flight compensation in the case of denied boarding
• Claim Calculator — check if you are eligible for compensation