Flights departing London Heathrow can be covered by UK261 passenger rights when disruption is the airline’s responsibility.
Heathrow delays can affect domestic, European and long-haul routes.
For delay claims, the arrival time at your final destination is usually key.
Long-haul eligible UK261 claims can be worth £520 per passenger.
Departures from Heathrow are commonly covered by UK261. Claims are strongest when the airline caused the delay through operational, technical or staffing problems.
If Heathrow was part of a connecting journey on one booking, the final destination arrival delay may matter more than the first leg alone.
Possibly, if the arrival delay reached 3 hours and the airline was responsible.
Airport-wide or air traffic control disruption may be harder, but it is worth checking.
Eligible long-haul UK261 claims can reach £520 per passenger.
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