EU Flight Compensation Rules: A Complete 2026 Claim Guide

You're standing at the airport with a boarding pass in one hand and a delay notice on your phone. The airline has offered a meal voucher, perhaps a replacement flight, and a polite apology. What it hasn't explained is whether you're also owed money, how much you can claim, or whether the reason for the disruption lets the carrier avoid payment. I've filed enough EC261 claims to know where...