Aer Lingus Flight Delay Compensation
Use the airline that actually operated the flight, not the one you booked with.
Likely eligible
Statutory payout per passenger
£220
Total for 2 passengers
£440
Your saving vs a claims company
If you used a 35% + VAT claims company, they would take £185.
With our free direct claim letter, you keep the entire £440.
100% payout · £0 commission
- • Departs from a UK airport, so UK261 applies to any airline.
- • This route is also covered by EU261. You can only be compensated once.
Estimate based on statutory UK261/EU261 rules. Not legal advice.
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[Your full name]
[Your address]
[Your email]
18 October 2026
Aer Lingus – Customer Relations / Claims Department
Re: Statutory compensation claim – Flight [flight number] on [date of flight]
Booking reference: [booking reference]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to claim compensation under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 as retained in UK law and amended by the Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ("UK261") in respect of flight [flight number] from London (LGW) to Palma (PMI) on [date of flight], operated by Aer Lingus.
The flight was delayed, arriving at the final destination more than 4 hours late (measured from when the aircraft doors opened).
The great-circle distance of this route is approximately 1,310 km. Under Article 7 of UK261, the compensation due is £220 per passenger. The claim is made on behalf of the following 2 passenger(s):
1. [Passenger name 1]
Total compensation claimed: £440
In line with the judgments of the Court of Justice of the EU in Sturgeon (C-402/07) and Nelson (C-581/10), and the Court of Appeal in Huzar v Jet2.com [2014] EWCA Civ 791, technical problems arising in the normal operation of an airline are not extraordinary circumstances. If you contend that extraordinary circumstances apply, please provide full evidence and explain what reasonable measures were taken to avoid the disruption.
Please pay the compensation in money by bank transfer, as required by Article 7(3). I do not accept travel vouchers in place of cash.
I look forward to your response within 14 days. If this claim is rejected or not resolved within 8 weeks, I will refer it to your approved Alternative Dispute Resolution body or the relevant enforcement authority, and reserve the right to issue proceedings without further notice.
Yours faithfully,
[Your full name]
Prepared using the free claim letter template at flightcompensationcalculator.co.uk.How to claim from Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is Irish-licensed (EU261). Flights departing the UK are also covered by UK261 — you can claim once, under whichever applies.
Where to claim
What you'll need
- Six-character booking reference
- Flight number (EI)
- Passenger names
- Bank details for payment
Typical response time
ADR escalation
Portal names, response times and ADR memberships change — check Aer Lingus's website for the latest details.
Aer Lingus compensation FAQs
Does EU261 apply to Aer Lingus flights from Belfast or London?
Yes. EU261 covers EU airlines on every flight, and UK261 also covers UK departures. Compensation is paid only once.
Is a Dublin–New York flight long haul?
Yes, it exceeds 3,500 km: €600 per passenger for a 4+ hour delay, or €300 for 3–4 hours.
Must I accept Aer Lingus vouchers?
No. You are entitled to money unless you agree in writing to accept vouchers.