Reimbursement and Compensation: Klm

If you think you might be owed KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines delay compensation or KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to €600 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flights, there were 4040 departures within 24 hours and 83.79% were on time.

How many KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flights were delayed today?

• Our data indicates that there were 4 KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

• 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.10% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.

• Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.

• To find out more about KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines punctuality

Compensation for delayed KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flight

Even though airlines like KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines strive to keep to their scheduled times, flights can still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are protected by airline passenger rights when KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flights are delayed.

Since KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines is based in the EU, almost all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights worldwide.

EC Regulation 261 grants passengers the right to seek compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

There are some exceptional circumstances that may exempt airlines from paying compensation, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. However, if the delay is caused by technical problems or a strike by airline staff, you are likely to be owed compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

In addition, you generally have up to 3 years to file a KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flight delay compensation claim. All you need to do is enter your flight details and our easy-to-use flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you are entitled to monetary compensation and our team of experts will be on hand to help you get it.

How many KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flights were canceled today?

• Recent data show that KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines has cleared 23 within 24 hours.

• 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.57% of international flights have been canceled.

• Has your flight been canceled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to €600. Check here. .* To learn more about the punctuality of KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines

Flight Cancellation Compensation KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines

In the event of a KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

In addition, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be able to claim compensation up to €600 per person.

In general, when KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines cancels flights, it will attempt to rebook passengers directly onto another flight at no additional cost. You can request other changes if the alternative flight that is offered does not work for you or if you no longer want to take that trip.

If KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines can book you a new flight that lands at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay any compensation. This is correct, because you will arrive at your destination with minimal disruption to your plans. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are canceled at the last minute have the right to file a claim against KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines for compensation.

All this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines, such as bad weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a canceled flight here.

Because KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

The table shows values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261

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As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may affect any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight statistics: delays and cancellations of KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines

Punctuality of KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines (24 hours):

Total flights: 4040
On-time flights: 3385
Punctuality rate: about 83.79% of all flights were on time
Long delays (greater than 3 hours): 4
Flight cancellations: 23

The number of flights shown is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.

KLM was founded in 1919. Royal Dutch Airlines is the country's national airline. The airline joined forces with Air France in 2004 and is now a subsidiary of Air France-KLM S.A. KLM has an extensive network that includes flights within Europe as well as services to Asia, Africa, North America, Central and South America, and the Middle East. The airline also provides cargo services and manages all service operations from its hub at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The SkyTeam partnership was founded by KLM.