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Qatar Airways Refund & Compensation Guide

Qatar Airways flight delay compensation. Qatar Airways flight cancellation compensation. Learn how to get full refund from Qatar Airways, refund policy specifics and how to claim Qatar Airways compensation online.

PASSENGER RIGHTS IN THE EU / UK

Regulations EC261 / UK261

Qatar Airways is the national airline of Qatar. Even though it isn’t a European or British airline, on some of its flights it has to follow European regulations. There are two regulations that apply to Qatar Airways flights – EC261 (European flight compensation regulation) and the UK261 (UK flight compensation regulation). Every time your Qatar Airways flight is late, cancelled or overbooked, you may be entitled to compensation. Don’t forget to file a claim!

EU and UK air passenger rights laws are practically identical.

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SITUATIONS WHEN YOU CAN GET COMPENSATION FROM QATAR AIRWAYS

Have You Experienced Any of This?

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Flight Delay

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Flight Cancellation

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Denied Boarding

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Qatar Airways Flight Delay Compensation


ELIGIBILITY:

all passengers (includes infants)

Every time Qatar Airways flight arrives to destination 3 or more hours late, and the delay is due to the airline’s fault, not something extraordinary, you may be entitled to EU or UK flight delay compensation. You can get up to 600 euro from Qatar Airways. This applies only to their flights departing from European airports.

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Qatar Airways Refund For Cancellation


ELIGIBILITY:

all passengers (includes infants)

Every time Qatar Airways cancels a flight from Europe, no matter the reason behind the cancellation, they have to offer you a choice between a new flight and a full refund. These rules apply only to flights departing from Europe (EU, EEA, UK). If it’s a last-minute cancellation, you may also have a right to EU / UK flight cancellation compensation.

How Much Can You Claim?

€250

SHORT-HAUL FLIGHTS

Up to 1,500 km

€400

MEDIUM-HAUL FLIGHTS

1,500 – 3,500 km

€600

LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS

More than 3,500 km