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What Passengers Are Searching for in 2025: The Most Popular Questions About Flight Compensation
Every day, millions of travelers face delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. And in 2025, more people than ever are asking online: “What are my rights?”, “How do I get compensation?”, and “What if the airline refuses?”
The MySkyHelp team analyzed the most searched questions and created this article to give passengers clear answers — and a path to action.
Top 10 Search Queries from Travelers
Here are the most common phrases people type into Google:
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Flight delayed compensation EU 261
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How to claim refund for cancelled flight
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Airline lost my luggage, what to do?
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Flight delay over 3 hours rights
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Connecting flight missed due to delay
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Can I get hotel if flight delayed overnight
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EC261 form download
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Denied boarding compensation
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Compensation for flight cancelled due to technical issue
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How long does it take to get airline compensation?
✈️ What the Rules Say
In the European Union, Regulation EC No. 261/2004 protects passengers in cases of:
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Flight delays over 3 hours
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Cancellations
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Denied boarding, including overbooked flights
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Issues with connecting flights
Compensation amounts:
Flight Distance | Compensation Amount |
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Up to 1,500 km | €250 |
1,500–3,500 km | €400 |
Over 3,500 km | €600 |
What If Your Luggage Is Lost?
If your baggage is lost, damaged, or delayed, you may be entitled to up to €1,300 under the Montreal Convention. Just make sure to:
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Keep your baggage receipt
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Fill out a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) at the airport
What If the Airline Doesn’t Respond?
These are some of the most common concerns:
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“Airline refused compensation — what next?”
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“How to escalate flight complaint?”
That’s where MySkyHelp steps in. We handle:
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Case evaluation
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Drafting official claims
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Communicating with the airline
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Following through until compensation is paid
Common Misconceptions
❌ Myth: Compensation only applies to expensive tickets ✔️ Truth: Passenger rights apply regardless of ticket price
❌ Myth: Airline vouchers are better than cash ✔️ Truth: You can refuse a voucher and request money instead
Why Choose MySkyHelp?
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We know the legal details
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We speak the airline’s language
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We guide you from start to payout
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We only charge if you win
Final Thoughts
If your flight was delayed, cancelled, or your baggage went missing — you’re not alone. Thousands of passengers search for answers every day, and MySkyHelp is here to turn those questions into results.