Delayed at London?
You're owed money.
If your flight departed from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and was delayed 3+ hours, EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport experience regular delays and cancellations. Were you affected?
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Delayed by one of these carriers? Each is subject to EC 261/2004 on flights departing London Gatwick Airport.
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How much is London Gatwick Airport owed you?
The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.
Any flight departing from London Gatwick Airport to a destination in or out of the EU — as long as it's EU-regulated.
You can claim for delayed flights up to 6 years ago in most EU countries. Don't leave money on the table.
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London Gatwick is the United Kingdom's second-busiest airport and Europe's most active single-runway facility, operating around 396 daily flights to 180 destinations. Situated south of London in West Sussex, Gatwick is a major hub for easyJet and British Airways, with strong links to European leisure and city destinations. The airport carries a delay index of 1.0, reflecting moderate punctuality challenges, particularly during peak summer travel. Passengers whose flights from Gatwick were significantly delayed or cancelled may be entitled to compensation of up to €600 under EC 261/2004.
When can you claim?
If your flight from London Gatwick Airport arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.
Cancellations from London Gatwick Airport announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.
If you were bumped at London Gatwick Airport due to an overbooked flight, you're entitled to compensation plus a full refund or rerouting.
In most EU countries, you can claim compensation for disrupted London Gatwick Airport flights retroactively up to 6 years ago.