PASSENGER RIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines delay & cancellation compensation
If your Ethiopian Airlines flight arrived 3+ hours late, was cancelled at short notice, or you were denied boarding, EU261/UK261 entitles you to fixed compensation of up to €600 (£520) per passenger — independent of the ticket price. Ethiopian Airlines flights are covered whenever they depart from an EU/EEA/Swiss or UK airport, whatever the destination.
CHECK MY ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT — FREE →WHAT YOU'RE OWED
| Flight distance | EU261 | UK261 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €250 | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km (and all intra-EU) | €400 | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | €600 | £520 |
Per passenger. Delays qualify from 3 hours late at your final destination; cancellations with under 14 days' notice; denied boarding immediately.
EXCUSES THAT DON'T HOLD UP
- "Technical issue" — technical faults are part of running an airline and are not extraordinary circumstances (Wallentin-Hermann, C-549/07). Compensation is due.
- "Crew shortage / rotation" — crew planning is within the airline's control. Compensation is due.
- "Strike" — strikes by Ethiopian Airlines's own staff are not extraordinary (Airhelp v SAS, C-28/20). Only third-party strikes (airport, ATC) excuse the airline.
- "Knock-on delay from an earlier flight" — rotation delays are the airline's operational choice. Compensation is due.
Claim it yourself — keep 100%
Claims companies take 25–35% of your payout. AirOwed checks your flight free, then generates the formal demand letter with the exact legal citations. You send it and keep every euro the airline pays.
RUN THE FREE CHECK →AirOwed is a document preparation tool, not a law firm or claims agency, and is not affiliated with Ethiopian Airlines. Eligibility results are estimates based on public regulations.