Was your Expedia flight delayed or cancelled? Get flight compensation of up to €600 per passenger!

Expedia flight delayed — when can I claim flight compensation 

According to European regulations (EU261), if a flight was delayed by more than 3 hours, passengers are entitled to flight compensation from the airline.

Flight compensation is only available if the following conditions are met:

• Your flight originated in Europe or was operated by a European airline (further details in the table below).

• AND

• The airline was responsible for the delay. In other words, the delay was not caused by a third party or an unexpected event (see the “Extraordinary circumstances” section of this page).

Expedia flight cancelled — compensation and refund policies according to EU261

If your Expedia flight was cancelled, you have several options. In certain circumstances, you may be eligible for flight compensation, a full monetary refund of your ticket, or both. Continue reading for more information!

Flight compensation for my Expedia flight cancelled

According to the EU261, you can claim flight compensation for a cancelled Expedia flight if all of the following conditions are met:

• Your flight originated in Europe or was operated by a European airline.

• Your flight was cancelled by the airline less than 14 days in advance.

• The airline was responsible for the cancellation, not a third party or an unforeseen event (see the section of this page dedicated to extraordinary circumstances).

Flight refund for a cancelled Expedia flight 

You are eligible for a flight refund regardless of the airline or your flight itinerary as soon as your flight was cancelled and:

• You declined the airline's offer of an alternative flight.

• OR

• The airline did not offer you an alternative flight at all.

Expedia flight cancelled — voucher or refund? 

We strongly advise you not to accept airline vouchers. Accepting a voucher obligates you to fly with the same airline again. The airline may also impose a deadline for redeeming the voucher. Furthermore, if the airline goes bankrupt, you may have difficulty retrieving your money.

Flight compensation amount for Expedia flight delayed or cancelled

The compensation amount depends on the distance of your flight. You will receive it per passenger.

Extraordinary circumstances — can the airline deny me flight compensation? 

Unfortunately, they can. Even if your flight was delayed by more than three hours or cancelled at the last minute, the airline may deny you compensation based on extraordinary circumstances. These are situations in which the not the airline, but rather a third party or an unforeseen event, is to be blamed for the disruption.

Here are some common examples 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.

Expedia flight delayed or cancelled — should you reach out to the airline or your travel agency? 

Both are possible. However, when it comes to claiming flight compensation, we recommend that passengers work with a strong legal partner.

Think no further and submit a claim with Flight-Delayed.com, the simplest and fastest way to obtain flight compensation or a refund from the airline!

Once you have submitted all of the necessary information about your flight on our website, an expert will take over and ensure that your claim is handled correctly. At Flight-Delayed.com, we analyze your claim, ensure that all necessary documents are prepared, contact the airline, and, if needed, take your claim to court to ensure that you receive your flight compensation! All of this, no win, no fee.

About Expedia 

Expedia is an American company. Their headquarters are based in Seattle and from there (among other locations), they operate several online travel agencies, including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Abritel, and more. Expedia also operates more than 90 point-of-sale brands in over 60 countries around the world!

Expedia offers travellers the opportunity to search for the best deal when it comes to hotels, flights, and more, and helps them organise their trip as efficiently as possible. They also offer holiday packages, all included, and more options.

Useful links

• Kayak flight compensation
• Kiwi 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