Flight from Vancouver delayed or cancelled? Claim flight compensation up to £520!

How much compensation can I get for a delayed or cancelled Vancouver flight?

If your flight from Vancouver faced a delay of over 3 hours or was cancelled less than 14 days before departure, you could claim flight compensation!

Since Vancouver is not in Europe, only flights departing from or landing at European airports are eligible for Vancouver delayed or cancelled flight compensation. Only flights that were delayed by a minimum of 3 hours upon arrival or flights that were cancelled fewer than 14 days prior to departure are eligible for compensation for delayed or cancelled flights. Keep in mind that the airline must also be held accountable for the flight disruption.

The amount of flight compensation is calculated based on the distance of your flight and is per passenger.

Distance of your flight	Compensation
Flights shorter than 1,500 km	Get £220 per passenger
Flight between 1,500 and 3,500 km	Get £350 per passenger
Flights of over 1,500 kilometres within the EU	Get £350 per passenger
Flights of over 3,500 kilometres outside of the EU	Get £520 per passenger

It's essential to remember that the airline must offer you additional assistance if your flight is delayed or cancelled. This covers expenditures for food and drink, communication, transit, and, if required, overnight lodging. Your vouchers can be redeemed at the airline's service desk in the airport. If the airline doesn't provide you with vouchers, you can buy what you need and keep the receipts; they have to give you a refund.

Vancouver flight delayed — You could be eligible for flight compensation!

If your Vancouver flight was delayed, you could be entitled to flight compensation under the EU regulations. Be careful, as Vancouver is not part of Europe, you can only claim flight compensation for flights leaving from a European airport and/or operated by a European airline.

Moreover, Vancouver delayed flight compensation of up to £520 depends on:

• The length of the delay: your arrival in Vancouver was more than 3 hours later than expected

• The responsibility of the airline: the airline was to blame for the delay. (The airline is not required to reimburse passengers for delays brought on by unforeseeable circumstances or actions of a third party; for more information, see this page's section on "Extraordinary Circumstances")

The compensation amount varies depending on the flight distance: the longer your flight, the higher the compensation.

Cancelled flight from Vancouver — Compensation and refund policies

If your flight from Vancouver is cancelled, you can be eligible for up to £520 in flight compensation, a full ticket refund, or both in some cases. For additional information on when you might be eligible for these benefits, keep reading!

Claim flight compensation for your cancelled flight from Vancouver

If your Vancouver-bound flight was cancelled, you can be eligible for up to £520 in flight compensation per person if:

• Less than 14 days before the scheduled departure, your Vancouver flight was cancelled

• The airline was at fault for the cancellation (for additional details on when the airline can legitimately refuse to compensate passengers, see the "Extraordinary Circumstances" section of this page).

Cancellation notice	Alternative flight	Compensation
Fewer than 7 days in advance	Departs 1h+ earlier or arrived 2h+ later	Yes
7-14 days in advance	Departs 2h+ earlier or arrived 4h+ later	Yes
Fewer than 14 days in advance	No alternative flight offered	Yes + refund

If your flight was cancelled due to an industrial action like an airport strike, you unfortunately can’t claim Vancouver flight cancellation compensation because this falls under extraordinary circumstances.

Ask for the refund of your flight from Vancouver

If your Vancouver flight is cancelled, you can also receive a full refund. This is distinct from compensation. Vancouver flight compensation is provided by the airline to passengers in the event of a cancelled flight when the airline is at fault for the cancellation and must compensate customers. However, all passengers are eligible for a refund as long as they did not fly with the airline in the end.

Your flight ticket can be fully refunded if your flight from Vancouver was cancelled and:

• The airline did not provide you with an alternative flight.

OR

• Although the airline offered you another flight, you chose not to take it.

Were you offered a voucher for your cancelled flight from Vancouver? Here’s what you should do.

The airline might provide you with a travel voucher instead of a cash refund. Here's why we don't suggest accepting those:

1. You will be required to fly with the same airline moving forward if you accept a travel voucher. Furthermore, the airline will probably impose a timeframe by which you must redeem the voucher.You might have trouble getting your money back if the airline ever filed for bankruptcy.

2. You might have trouble getting your money back if the airline ever filed for bankruptcy.

Flight delayed or cancelled to Vancouver, am I also entitled to flight compensation?

The requirements to get flight compensation or a refund for your delayed or cancelled flight to Vancouver are slightly different if you were going to Vancouver.

If you were flying from a European country or the UK or you took a flight on a British or European carrier., you may be eligible for flight compensation for your delayed or cancelled journey to Vancouver.

You won't be subject to European laws governing flight compensation if your flight from Vancouver was operated by a non-EU/UK airline and your flight originated in a non-EU country. The table below provides more details:

Type of flight	Example	Compensation
Flying with a British carrier	Tokyo to London with British Airways	Yes
Flying with a EU carrier	Amsterdam to London with KLM	Yes
Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier from the UK	London to Tokyo with Japan Airlines	Yes
Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier to the UK	Tokyo to London with Japan Airlines	No

Extraordinary circumstances disrupted my Vancouver flight — can the airline really deny my compensation claim ?

Even though a flight was cancelled or delayed by more than three hours, the airline may justifiably refuse to provide passengers compensation in particular cases. These circumstances—which we refer to as extraordinary circumstances—occur when a third party or unforeseen incident, rather than the airline, is to blame for the delay or cancellation.

Here are a few instances of extraordinary circumstances:

• Bad weather conditions, such as thick fog, heavy rain, or thunderstorms.

• A strike, most often specifically within the aviation industry (for example, a strike of air traffic control workers at a specific airport).

  However, a strike of the airline's crew is not considered an extraordinary circumstance!

• Political circumstances, such as a terrorist attack or general security risk due to political unrest.

• Natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions and hurricanes.

• A collision between the aircraft and birds or other foreign objects.

• An ill or unruly passenger.

• Flight delays caused by the airport staff, such as extraordinarily long queues to security checks.

How long can I claim for my delayed or cancelled flight to Vancouver?

This depends on the country from which you are flying.

For instance, you have up to 6 years after the initial travel date in the United Kingdom, which is one of the longest time frames for filing a claim for flight compensation.

If your flight to Vancouver was delayed or cancelled, use our free Claim Calculator to see if you qualify for flight compensation or a refund.

How long before I receive my flight compensation for my Vancouver flight Vancouver? 

Depending on how prompt the airline is, travellers who file a claim for flight compensation with Flight-Delayed.co.uk typically receive their compensation or refund within a few weeks or months.

Legal action will be required if the airline is unresponsive or if they refuse our initial request. The claim process may take an additional several months to several years due to this legal phase.

Regardless of how long the claim takes, our professionals will keep you updated on any changes and be ready to answer any queries you might have!

How can I claim for a Vancouver flight cancelled or delayed? 

Count on us for your claim! With Flight-Delayed.co.uk, you can submit a claim, save time, and receive a refund all at once.

With Flight-Delayed.co.uk, a claim specialist will be assigned to your case as soon as your claim is submitted. Following that, they will examine your claim, put together all necessary paperwork, contact the airline, and, if necessary, file a lawsuit to protect your rights!

Keep any essential flight documentation, including your passport, booking number, boarding permit, and any fees incurred as a result of the delay or cancellation. The more information we have on your cancelled flight, the quicker our experts will be able to assist you in obtaining Vancouver flight compensation!

About Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada’s most western province, is home to Vancouver, its largest city. The metropolis is brimming with natural beauty and fun activities for people of all ages no matter the time of the year. Flying into Vancouver International Airport is likely if you're arriving by plane (YVR). YVR is frequently ranked as one of North America's top airports and is about 25 minutes from the city centre.

All of the major Canadian airlines such as Air Canada, WestJet, and Air Transat can be found at YVR along with numerous other international and low-cost carriers. KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines are among the most popular other carriers available to fly with.

Lovingly nicknamed ‘Raincouver’ by locals, Vancouver is renowned for its seawall, its historic woods, its residents who value the environment, and its rain. World-class hiking, swimming, and surfing along the Pacific Ocean are all at a hands reach away in this city. The city's landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful, with mountains to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the massive Stanley Park near downtown. There are plenty of adventures to take on in the city’s surrounding areas, like North Vancouver, where you can hit the slopes of one of the many mountains and Richmond, where you can go on a culinary adventure to try out all types of cuisines. You certainly don’t want to miss out on cultural diversity during your visit to this city!

Useful links

• Montreal flight compensation
• Flight to Iceland 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