Airport guides

Hub delays, connection misses, and local enforcement tips. Pair with our missed connection guide and calculator.

• London Heathrow (LHR) Heathrow is the UK’s busiest hub. UK261 applies to UK departures; EU261 may apply on EU carrier arrivals. Delays are common - compensation depends on arrival time and cause.
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) Schiphol is a major EU hub for KLM and partners. EU departures trigger EU261; missed connections via Amsterdam are a frequent compensation scenario.
• Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Frankfurt is Lufthansa Group’s main hub. Long-haul delays often fall in the €600 band; short hops within Europe typically €250.
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) CDG handles Air France and many international carriers. EU departures are EU261 territory; hub delays affect thousands of passengers each year.
• Barcelona El Prat (BCN) Barcelona is a busy leisure and Vueling hub. EU261 applies to departures; Spanish enforcement bodies handle many airline disputes.