Claim your Wizzair flight delay/cancellation compensation
If you have been affected by any recent flight disruptions with Wizzair, such as delays or cancellations, you might be able to claim compensation for every person on your booking. In order to claim Wizz Air flight delay compensation or Wizz Air cancelled flight compensation, you first have to know if you are eligible.
Once you have read the below resources and confirmed that you meet the criteria to submit a claim, proceed with our 3 step claim process and you will be referred to the top compensation provider.
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One of UKs most budget friendly airlines, Wizz air operates in nearly 200 destinations within the EU and certain destinations in Africa and the Middle East. Like most budget friendly airlines flight cancellations, overbookings and delays occur on a regular basis.
On average, 4 out of 10 Wizz Air flights are delayed and 2 out of 100 flights are cancelled.
Over the past 4 years, we have kept our resources on passenger rights up to date and referred people to the best compensation provider in the industry.
Since the beginning of 2024, our partner has enforced passenger rights under EC 261/2004, and we have assisted in securing 272 claims with a 99% success rate.
Claiming compensation from Wizz Air directly is not always a straight forward process, as there has been a few occasions where Wizz Air rejected people's claims.
We offer you 3 easy steps for you to follow, and we handle all complicated legalities.
By Jared Benson (EU passenger rights expert). Last updated on 19th October 2024.
Making your claim for flight delay compensation: Wizz Air
What are my rights if Wizz Air delayed my flight?
What are my rights if Wizz Air delayed my flight?
What are my rights if Wizz Air delayed my flight?
Below are your flight rights in the event that you have experienced a delay, as per the official EU 261/2004 website:
•you have the right to compensation, provided that you arrived at the final destination 3 hours later than the expected time.
•you have the right claim expenses for any meal and refreshment costs that you might have incurred, as a result of Wizz Air delaying your flight.
What should you do?
What are my rights if Wizz Air delayed my flight?
What are my rights if Wizz Air delayed my flight?
1) Gather Information:
Note the new departure time, reason for the delay, and any communication from Wizzair. This information is crucial for our provider in acquiring your compensation from Wizz Air.
2) Check Your Rights:
Under the EU and UK regulation that protects flight rights, passengers are entitled to compensation for delays over three hours, depending on the length of the flight and the circumstances. Take time to familiarize yourself with these regulations before starting your claim.
3) Keep All Documentation:
Save your boarding pass, ticket confirmation, and any receipts for expenses incurred during the delay.
5) File a Claim:
If your case qualifies, as per the criteria mentioned below, submit a Wizzair claim by clicking a "Start Claim" button and you will be referred to our trusted partner.
Under what conditions am I eligible to make a claim for a delayed flight from Wizz Air?
As per EU261 of 2004, in order to qualify for compensation:
•Your flight must have arrived in or departed from the EU or the UK.
•Your Wizz Air flight delay must have resulted in you arriving at your final destination more than 3 hours later than expected.
Please bear in mind that you are not entitled to compensation if your flight was delayed due to severe weather conditions or a possible security threat.
Should you require more information on your rights and reasons why you might not be eligible for compensation in the event that your Wizzair flight was delayed, click here.
Breakdown of how much compensation you can receive for your flight delay with Wizz Air
The amount of compensation you claim for you flight delay depends on the distance of the flight and the amounts are as such:
· Delayed flights less than 1500km ‣ you are entitled to €250in Wizzair compensation.
· Delayed flights between 1500-3500km ‣ you are entitled to €400 in compensation.
· Delayed flights over 3500km ‣ you are entitled to€600 in compensation.
It is important to note that your flight has to have either departed or arrived in the EU/UK in order for you to be eligible for Wizzair delay compensation.
What else are you eligible for?
In the event that your flight has been delayed and you are waiting for it to depart, you are not only are you entitled to compensation but you also have rights to receive the following, depending on the overall distance of your flight:
•Any flight distance - if you have been waiting for 4 hours or less , your meals and drinks will be free of charge.
•Any flight distance- if you have been waiting for 5 hours or more, you have the right to reimbursement from Wizzair.
•Any flight distance- if your fight has been delayed until the next day, Wizz Air should book you a hotel and provide transport to the allocated hotel at their expense.
Find out how much you can be compensated before starting your claim
Refunds and compensation for cancelled flights: Wizz Air
What are my rights?
What should I do if Wizz Air cancelled my flight?
What should I do if Wizz Air cancelled my flight?
Only If your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before your departure flight, do these rights apply to you:
• ask a Wizz Air desk member to rebook you on the next available flight to your destination.
• if you rebook your flight for the next day and you have to stay at a hotel, Wizzair will cover your expenses.
• you have the right to claim compensation for your cancelled flight from Wizz Air.
What should I do if Wizz Air cancelled my flight?
What should I do if Wizz Air cancelled my flight?
What should I do if Wizz Air cancelled my flight?
• If your Wizzair flight was cancelled today, go to the customer support desk and ask a member of the support staff if you can be refunded or be booked on the next available flight to your destination..
• Keep receipts of any incurred costs, such as taxis, hotels and meals.
•Don't just accept meal certificates, it is your right to claim compensation, provided that your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before departure and it was not cancelled due to security threats or severe weather conditions.
How much can I claim if my Wiz Air flight was cancelled?
As mentioned, in order for us to help you successfully claim your compensation from Wizz Air for you, the airline would have to inform you that your flight was canceled less than 14 days before departure, and your flight would need to have arrived in the EU/UK or departed from the EU/UK.
For more information on circumstances on when you cannot claim compensation, please click here.
The compensation amounts are as follows:
-Flights less than 1500km ‣ you are entitled to €250 in compensation.
-Flights between 1500-3500km ‣ you are entitled to €400 in compensation.
-Flights over 3500km ‣ you are entitled to €600 in compensation.
Refunds for cancelling your ticket
Can you get a refund if you decide to cancel your ticket?
According to the Wizz air cancellation policy, you can cancel your flight ticket up to 3 hours prior to the departure time of the flight, however there is a cancellation fee for those who did not purchase Wizz Flex in their booking.
If you booked your flight through Wizz Flex, you also will receive your refund in your Wizz Air account in the form of credits.
How to cancel your Wizz Air flight ticket
1-Sign into your Wizz Air account and select "Manage my Booking".
2-Select "Make changes".
3-Click "Cancel flight".
How to claim compensation for delayed flight from Wizz Air
Please note that the below steps apply for any type of type of flight disruption that you may have faced.
Step 1
Save all flight information (bookings and any correspondence from the airline), as well as any hotel, taxi or meal receipts (you will be reimbursed for these).
Step 2
Click the "Start My Claim" button and you will be directed to our top tier compensation provider.
Step 3
Provide our trusted provider with your flight details and any other receipts from incurred costs. Our provider will take your cancelled, overbooked or delayed flight case with Wizz Air.
Why choose us?
We handle the complications
We handle the complications
We handle the complications
There is a slight chance that Wizz Air may reject your claim if you submit it directly through them.
Trying to pursue your claim after it has been rejected can be challenging, but since our partner operates as a law firm, you claim will be secured on the first attempt.
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We handle the complications
We handle the complications
Only when people have misunderstood the criteria for claiming compensation from Wizz Air have their claims been rejected.
Through our partnership with Skycop, your rights will be enforced and you will receive compensation for every member on your booking.
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Our top priority is ensuring that you receive the compensation you are entitled to, which is why we only get paid when you get paid.
Experiencing any one of the below flight disruptions?
Additional information about Wizz Air
Checking-in online
If you have selected a seat during your booking, you can check-in online from 30 days to 3 hours before flight departure.
If you have not selected a seat, you can only check in 24 hours before your flight.
Bag drop off will close 40 minutes before departure so make sure your arrive to the airport in time.
Checking-in at at the airport
There is check-in fee and you will receive your boarding pass at the airport. Check-in desks will close 40 minutes before departure, therefore, make sure that you arrive early to ensure that you have enough to time to check-in, go through security and passport control before your flight.
Mobile app check-in
If you have booked your ticket through the Wizz Air mobile app, check-in will be available 30 days to 3 hours before your flight (if you have already selected a seat with your booking).
If you have not selected a seat, check-in will only be available 24 hours before your departure time.
You will receive a notification when check-in becomes available. Once you have checked-in, you have the option to download your boarding pass or save it to the Wallet, if you are using iOS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at sforbesreccemarketing@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes but only if you were involuntarily denied boarding, due to legitimate reasons.
If you have submitted a claim to Wizz Air directly, you should receive your compensation in approximately 30 days.
Yes, you can cancel your ticket, however, there is a cancellation fee if you did not book your ticket with Wizz Flex.
Yes, you can claim compensation for a delayed flight, A delay compensation will need to be completed and submitted to Wizz Air.
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