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How to Claim Up to €600 for Flight Delays (Even From 3 Years Ago!)

Let’s face it: flight delays suck.

You’re tired, stressed, hungry, and just want to get to your next adventure. I’ve had my fair share — sleeping on airport floors, watching departure boards flicker from “on time” to “cancelled” with zero explanation. The worst part? Most of us just accept it and move on.

But what if I told you that you could get up to €600 in compensation, legally, for those nightmare travel days?

And not just for recent trips. You can claim for flights that were delayed or cancelled as far back as three years ago. Yep, even that one where you missed a connection and had to buy a last-minute hotel at 2am.

So here’s the deal — I’ve teamed up with Flywize, a platform that helps travellers get the money they’re owed when airlines mess up. No legal jargon, no chasing airlines, no stress. Just cash in your account if your claim is successful.

What Is Flywize?

Flywize is a super simple service that fights your corner when airlines delay, cancel, or overbook your flights. They do all the work — from paperwork to follow-ups — and they only get paid if you do. No win, no fee.

Stuff they help with:

• Flights delayed 3+ hours
• Cancelled flights
• Overbooked flights
• Missed connections (because of airline delays)

Basically, if the airline caused you problems, Flywize will chase them down (politely, but firmly).

How Much Can You Actually Get?

Under EU & UK passenger rights (EC261), you can get:

• €250 for short flights
• €400 for mid-range flights
• €600 for long-haul (3,500km+)

So if you and your partner both had the same flight issue, that could be up to €1,200 for a single delay. Not bad, right?

How to Check If You’re Eligible (It Takes 2 Minutes)

1. Go to Flywize.eu
2. Plug in your flight number and date and other required information

It literally takes less time than ordering a coffee.

Special Perk for OneStep4Ward Readers

As a thank you to my community, Flywize has set up a discount code: onestep4ward

Use it when submitting your claim and you’ll get a lower fee by 5% if your claim goes through — more cash in your pocket.

Final Thoughts

I love this kind of travel hack. It’s low effort, high reward, and helps you claw back some of that budget after an annoying travel experience.

You’re not suing anyone. You’re just taking advantage of rights you already have as a passenger.

If you’ve had flight chaos in the last few years, go run your flights through the checker. Worst case? You wasted 5 minutes. Best case? You end up a few hundred euro richer.

Safe travels,

Johnny