As the UK’s number one flight compensation firm, we’ve claimed over £80 million in compensation from airlines for flight delays and cancellations, including many claims initially rejected by the airline.
Our simple no win no fee claim process takes less than a minute. Put your flight compensation claim in the hands of our expert solicitors and enjoy industry-leading success rates, with many claims paid in less than 60 days.
What Are My Passenger Rights Under EU Regulation 261 To Claim Compensation From American Airlines?
If your American Airlines flight arrives more than three hours later than the scheduled arrival time, is cancelled within 14 days of departure, or you are involuntarily denied boarding, you may be able to claim compensation.
Although American Airlines is not an EU based airline, it is legally responsible for paying compensation for flight delays and cancellations for flights departing or arriving inside the EU or UK, and for flights departing the EU or UK, and if the cause of the delay or cancellation was American Airlines’ fault and was not classed as an “extraordinary circumstance” according to EU Reg 261.
In some circumstances, you may be eligible to get a refund for your flight.
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Check to see if you are eligible to claim flight compensation from American Airlines using our flight compensation calculator now. Just add your date of departure and your flight number to find out how much you can claim.
Can You Help If American Airlines Has Refused To Pay My Flight Compensation?
Yes, we can. Many of our clients come to us after American Airlines has rejected or declined their claim. If American Airlines won’t pay your compensation or has denied your claim, just add your flight details to our flight checker, and we can take over your claim.
We have an unparalleled level of legal expertise, having successfully negotiated with American Airlines for thousands of customers for over a decade.
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We have claimed over £80m in flight compensation from the airlines.
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When Can I Claim Compensation From American Airlines?
You may be able to claim compensation from American Airlines if your flight arrives more than three hours later than the scheduled arrival time or is cancelled within 14 days of departure.
Additionally, you can claim compensation if your delay was caused by involuntary denied boarding or if the delay means you missed a connecting flight.
You can claim compensation for any eligible delayed or cancelled flight within the last six years.
American Airlines Live Flight Tracker For Delays And Cancellations
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Are American Airlines Flights Covered By EU261?
As a US based airline, only some American Airlines flight delays and cancellations are covered by EU Regulation 261.
For American Airlines flights, EU Reg 261 applies to any flight departing from the EU or UK and any flight arriving in the EU or UK on an EU or UK airline.
American Airlines Flights Covered By EU261
Departing From | Arriving To | Can I Claim? |
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Airport inside UK/ EU | Airport inside UK/EU |
Yes (Claimable for any airline) |
Airport inside UK/ EU | Airport outside UK/EU |
Yes (Claimable for any airline) |
How To Claim Compensation From American Airlines For Flight Delays
If your American Airlines flight has been delayed by more than three hours and the delay was not caused by an extraordinary circumstance, you will be able to claim up to £520 compensation per passenger.
The purpose of EU Regulation 261 and the equivalent UK law, UK261, is to compensate passengers for the time lost and inconvenience they suffered when their travel arrangements were significantly disrupted.
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How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Flight Delay With American Airlines?
Compensation amounts for American Airlines’ flight delays range from £220 to £520. How much you can claim from the airline will depend on how many hours your flight was delayed and the flight distance.
The maximum amount of compensation you can claim for a delayed flight is £520 per passenger.
The amount of compensation increases the longer you are delayed and the further the distance of your flight. You can claim for each passenger individually. If you were a family of four and were due £520 each, the total amount would be £2080.
The compensation amounts for flight delays and cancellations are fixed and unrelated to the ticket cost or the class of the fare you booked.
EU261 Flight Compensation Amounts For American Airlines in UK Pounds
Flight Distance | Less than 3 hours | 3 hours or more | More than 4 hours | Never arrived |
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All flights 1,500km or less |
£0 |
£220 |
£220 |
£220 |
Internal EU flights over 1,500km |
£0 |
£350 |
£350 |
£350 |
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500km and 3,500km |
£0 |
£350 |
£350 |
£350 |
Internal EU flights over 3,500km |
£0 |
£260 |
£520 |
£520 |
How To Get An American Airlines Refund For A Flight Delay?
You may be entitled to request a refund from American Airlines for a flight delay of over 5 hours.
As long as an extraordinary circumstance is not the cause of the delay, EU Regulation 261, class delays of five hours or more are the same as flight cancellations, and in this situation, you have the right to a full refund. However, if you choose to get a refund on your flight, American Airlines will no longer be responsible for finding you a replacement flight.
How To Claim Compensation For Flight Cancellations From American Airlines
If your American Airlines flight has been cancelled, you may be entitled to either compensation, a refund, or, in some cases, both.
You may be eligible to claim compensation if your American Airlines flight is cancelled and your replacement flight arrives at your destination more than two hours later than your original flight. The compensation is paid for the length of delay on the replacement flight.
You may be able to claim a full refund and compensation from American Airlines if your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before the departure date and the airline could not provide you with an alternative flight that arrived within 2 hours of the originally scheduled arrival time.
Recent Successful Flight Compensation Claims
Bott and Co help couple receive £350 each in compensation after arriving on holiday to Corfu late.
We secured compensation for family of 3 who missed a day of their holiday due to flight cancellation.
Family receive £350 compensation each after Jet2 flight to Manchester from Antalya was delayed for 22.5 hours.
Family instruct Bott and Co after missing connecting flight to London due to BA departure delay at JFK Airport.
We helped family of 4 flying from Lithuania to London receive £350 each for flight cancellation.
Family of 4 returning from their holiday in Turkey arrive home 2 days late following flight cancellation.
Passengers receive £350 each after their flight to Tunisia was cancelled and rescheduled for 24 hours later.
Family going to Miami with American Airlines were rerouted to New York AND Dallas before arriving in California.
Family of 4's delay at Birmingham Airport led to missed connection in Dubai and new flight given 3 days later.
When Can I Get An American Airlines Refund For A Cancelled Flight?
If your American Airlines flight is cancelled, you are able to claim a refund if the airline has cancelled your flight less than 14 days before departure.
Additionally, you will be able to request a refund if American Airlines cancels your flight less than 14 days before departure and offers an alternative flight that does not suit your travel arrangements.
Refunds must be paid by electronic transfer, bank orders or cheques within seven days.
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American Airlines Overbooked My Flight, Can I Claim Compensation?
You may be able to claim flight compensation if you were involuntarily denied boarding by American Airlines because of an overbooked flight.
In addition, you have further passenger rights to compensation if your flight was overbooked.
How To Claim American Airlines Compensation For Denied Boarding
If you were involuntarily denied boarding your American Airlines flight, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
To claim compensation from American Airlines, you must show that you were a responsible passenger and have not given the airline any reason not to allow you to board the plane. Your responsibilities as a passenger include:
If you have fulfilled these responsibilities, you have a valid ticket, and there is no justifiable reason for not being allowed to board, you can claim compensation for the inconvenience and the delay to your travel.
In addition, you have further passenger rights to compensation if you were denied boarding your flight.
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American Airlines Made Me Miss My Connecting Flight, Can I Claim Compensation?
Under EU Regulation 261, you have a right to claim flight compensation if your flight delay means you missed your connecting flight and you arrived at your final destination more than three hours late.
Additionally, American Airlines is responsible for booking you on the next available flight on any airline and providing care and assistance, including accommodation if necessary, while you wait for your flight.
These rights are only applicable if American Airlines were at fault for the delay, and were the reason why you missed your connecting flight.
EU261 does not protect passengers whose connecting flight is on a separate ticket. We explain more about your passenger rights for compensation for missed connecting flights.
Stuck At The Airport? American Airlines Are Responsible To Provide Care And Assistance
Article 9 of EU Reg 261 states that airlines, including American Airlines, must provide passengers with a level of “care and assistance” if their flight is delayed beyond a certain number of hours.
American Airlines is responsible for providing passengers eligible for “care and assistance” if their flight is delayed at least 2 hours (for flights under 1,500km), delayed at least 3 hours (for flights between 1,500km and 3,500km), or at least 4 hours for flights over 3,500km.
Care and Assistance – Your Rights When Your Flight Is Delayed
Flight Distance | Length of Delay |
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Up to 1,500km |
After 2 hours |
1,500km-3,500km |
After 3 hours |
Over 1,500km and between two EU States |
After 3 hour |
Over 3,500km |
After 4 hours |
Regardless of the reason for the delay, American Airlines must provide passengers with:
American Airlines should cover all these costs during the delay as part of their ‘care and assistance’ obligations. The right applies to delayed passengers, even if caused by what the regulation calls an ‘extraordinary circumstance’.
Can I Claim For My Expenses Incurred While Delayed By American Airlines?
As part of their legal obligations under EU Reg261, American Airlines should cover a reasonable level of expenses you may incur during your delay. On its website, American Airlines explains that these expenses can be claimed directly from them if they were not provided at the time of your delay.
What Does American Airlines Class As An Extraordinary Circumstance?
American Airlines is not responsible for paying compensation for delays or cancellations caused by circumstances that were not their fault. Under EU Regulation 261, these are known as “extraordinary circumstances.”
American Airlines may not be responsible for delays or cancellations caused by examples of extraordinary circumstances such as;
However, American Airlines would be responsible for delays or cancelled flights caused by the following:
Can I Claim Flight Compensation If The American Airlines Check In System Is Broken?
Yes, you may be able to claim compensation if you’re unable to check in for your American Airlines flight as expected due to a technical issue with the airline’s check-in system.
This would apply if you were unable to check in online or in person at the airport. You’d be able to claim compensation under EU261 in this situation, as providing a timely and effective check-in experience for its passengers is the airline’s responsibility.
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Can I Claim Flight Compensation If American Airlines Staff Strike?
Yes, if American Airlines staff are on strike and this delays or cancels your travel plans, you have a right to claim compensation. This would relate to all airline staff, from pilots to cabin crew and ground staff.
Can I Claim Flight Compensation If My American Airlines Flight Is Delayed Or Cancelled Because Of Disruption At The Airport?
It is unlikely that you would be able to claim compensation if your delay was caused by disruption at the airport that wasn’t the airline’s fault.
In previous years, we have seen issues such as long queues, delays at security and airport staff strikes from baggage handlers and air traffic control. In all of these circumstances, as unfair as it may be, passengers are unlikely to get compensation.
We wrote a blog post in 2022 that if you purchased your flight on a credit card, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 would protect passengers in some of the circumstances listed.
Do I Have To Accept Vouchers From American Airlines Instead Of Compensation Or A Refund?
If American Airlines offers vouchers instead of the monetary compensation or refund due to you, you are under no legal obligation to accept them.
Additionally, once you accept the vouchers, you forfeit your right to a monetary refund or any compensation if you decide to change your mind at a later date.
How Long Does It Take To Make An American Airlines Compensation Claim?
The processing time for receiving compensation varies depending on your circumstances..
Many of our clients have come to us after they have been unsuccessful in claiming compensation directly, having their claims rejected or declined.
Our vast experience over the last decade and our access to many data points means we have far more information to prove when a claim is eligible for compensation, making it much harder for the airline to turn down our claim.
In addition, if we do not receive a response within 30 days, we issue court proceedings to ensure compensation is paid as quickly as possible. We have an industry-leading success rate of many claims being paid in less than 60 days.
Meet Our Solicitors
Coby Benson
A member of The Law Society and a SRA Registered Solicitor, Coby has been instrumental in establishing flight delay compensation law in the UK, including playing a significant part in the landmark cases of Huzar v Jet2 and Dawson v Thomson at The Supreme Court.
Coby is regularly asked for comment in the national media, regularly featuring in The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian and The Independent as well as appearing on BBC Television, Sky News, ITV and BBC Radio 4 and Radio Five Live.
About American Airlines
According to the American Airlines website, the company was found more than 95 years ago and has a deep-rooted history leading the industry through innovation and firsts, including hiring the first Black U.S. commercial airline pilot, hiring the first female U.S. commercial airline pilot, launching the first loyalty program of any major carrier and becoming the first airline to introduce airport lounges.
Based in the US with headquarters at Dallas Fort Worth, American is the largest airline in the workd when measured by scheduled passengers carried and daily flights.
American Airlines is part of the Oneworld Alliance and flys direct to a number of US cities mainly from London Heathrow.
Read American Airlines guidance on your rights under EU261 for flight delays and cancellations.