Air France Flight Delay Compensation
Air France operates flights from Paris CDG and Orly. If your flight arrived 3+ hours late, EU261 may apply depending on the route and circumstances. Check free in 60 seconds.
Check My Air France Flight →How much can I claim from Air France?
- 🛫 Short flights (under 1,500 km) — €250
- 🛫 Medium flights (1,500–3,500 km) — €400
- 🛫 Long-haul (over 3,500 km) — €600
Clairo caps its estimate at €400 when both ends of the route are EU/EEA/UK airports, mirroring the intra-Community cap in Article 7(1)(b); it only estimates €600 where one end lies outside that area. Long UK–EU routes sit at the edge of that cap, so treat the figure as an estimate and check the position for your route.
Long-haul amounts depend on route distance and the facts of the disruption.
Is Air France covered by EU261 compensation?
Air France is an EU carrier based in France. EU261 coverage depends on the route and operating carrier, including for codeshare itineraries.
How much can I claim from Air France for a delay?
€250 for flights under 1,500 km (Paris–London, Paris–Brussels), €400 for 1,500–3,500 km (Paris–Cairo, Paris–New York does NOT apply — see long-haul), and €600 for long-haul flights over 3,500 km such as Paris–New York (~5,800 km), Paris–Tokyo (~9,700 km), or Paris–São Paulo (~9,400 km). Article 7(1)(b) sets €400 for intra-Community flights over 1,500 km, so the €600 band applies only where one end of the route lies outside that area; Clairo treats EU/EEA and UK airports as inside it, and long UK–EU routes sit at the edge of the cap.
How are cabin crew strikes assessed for Air France flights?
It depends on who is striking and the facts. EU court decisions distinguish some airline-staff action from external air traffic control action. Review the specific event, reasonable measures taken and current official guidance.
What about delays on Air France codeshare flights operated by KLM or other partners?
EU261 liability falls on the operating carrier, not the marketing carrier. If your Air France-ticketed flight was actually operated by KLM, Delta, or another partner, your claim is against the operating airline. If Air France operated the flight under its own flight number, Air France is liable.
How long do I have to claim from Air France?
Claim deadlines depend on the applicable jurisdiction. Check current official guidance for the route. For an unresolved French complaint, consult current DGAC or Médiateur du Tourisme guidance.
Common Air France delay reasons that qualify
- ✅ Aircraft technical fault
- ✅ Air France own staff strikes (pilots, cabin crew)
- ✅ Crew duty time limits exceeded
- ✅ Late inbound aircraft causing rotational delay
- ✅ IT system outages
- ❌ French ATC strikes by third parties (extraordinary)
- ❌ Extreme weather at CDG or destination
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