Manchester Airport Delays and Cancellations - Know Your Right to Compensation

If you're stuck due to Manchester Airport delays or cancellations, don't worry - our flight compensation experts at Air Travel Claim are here to help.

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Did you know that if your flight from Manchester airport is delayed or cancelled, there are special protections in place to ensure you’re treated fairly, and you may be entitled to compensation?

At Air Travel Claim, we’re here to assist you in getting the compensation you deserve following your delay – If you were travelling to or from Manchester Airport, you could be owed up to £520 per person!

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Understanding Air Passenger Rights at Manchester Airport

The UK’s air passenger laws (UK 261) safeguard passengers flying out of UK airports, including Manchester Airport. There’s also a similar EU law called EC 261 that covers flights between Manchester Airport and the EU.

Both laws state that passengers are eligible for compensation when flights are delayed, cancelled, or overbooked. The compensation amounts are fixed by the law and can be as much as £520 or €600 per person. You can also backdate your claim by up to 6 years.

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Which Manchester Airport Flights Are Covered by UK 261?

Flights to or from Manchester Airport: Yes for UK airlines, No for non-UK airlines.

Flights between any UK airport and Manchester Airport: Yes for both UK and non-UK airlines.

Flights not to or from the UK: No for all airlines.

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Eligibility for Compensation Due to Manchester Airport Delays

Passengers can claim up to £520 in compensation if their flights are delayed by 3 hours or more. To determine eligibility, consider the delay in reaching your final destination compared to the scheduled time. It’s also important to note that these laws focus on airline responsibility for delays, and they don’t apply in cases of ‘extraordinary circumstances,’ which are situations beyond the airline’s control, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions or strikes.

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Understanding Manchester Airport Flight Cancellation Compensation

Nobody wants to hear the news that their flight has been cancelled- especially at the last minute. Flight cancellations at Manchester Airport can feel chaotic, but our friendly experts at Air Trave Claim are here to help you understand and navigate what you could be entitled to.

Know your air passenger rights

Under UK air passenger rights, the airline must offer an alternative flight or a refund.

For last-minute cancellations (within 14 days of departure), you may also be eligible for up to £520 per person for the inconvenience. Airlines are exempt from compensation if they offer a similar alternative flight or if cancellations result from extraordinary circumstances.

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Compensation Amounts Under UK 261

  • Flights under 1,500 km: Up to £220 per person.
  • Flights between 1,500 – 3,500 km: Up to £350 per person.
  • Flights over 3,500 km: Up to £520 per person.

These laws can be complex, and there are exceptions, so the easiest way to determine your compensation is to use our free compensation tool.

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Dealing with Delays at Manchester Airport

What you need to do.

While we can’t always avoid delays or cancellations, we can provide guidance on what to do to improve your chances of compensation:

  • Collect proof of the delay or cancellation (e.g., emails from the airline, photos of the departure board).
  • Keep all your travel documents.
  • Inquire with the airline about the reasons for the disruption.
  • Ask the airline to cover your meals and refreshments.
  • Pay attention to what the airline offers you, and don’t sign anything that waives your compensation rights.
  • Make sure you keep your receipts for any extra expenses caused by the disruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If your Manchester Airport flight was delayed by more than 3 hours due to reasons within the airline’s control and not caused by extraordinary circumstances (like severe weather), you might be eligible for compensation.

You should contact Manchester Airport immediately for rebooking options and then proceed to file a compensation claim if the cancellation was within their control and occurred less than 14 days before departure.

Compensation amounts vary based on the flight distance and the length of the delay, ranging from £125 to £520.

EC 261 is an EU regulation that protects passengers by ensuring compensation for flight delays, cancellations, and overbookings.

Simply gather your flight details and submit your claim through Air Travel Claim. Our user-friendly platform will guide you through the process.

You have up to 3 years from the date of the flight disruption to file a claim.

You will need your boarding pass, flight details, and any correspondence with Manchester Airport regarding the disruption.

The time to receive compensation can vary, but we strive to process claims as efficiently as possible. Once approved, you should receive your compensation promptly.