What are my rights regarding compensation for a Korean Air flight?
Because Korean Air is a non-EU airline, British and European regulations protect your right to flight compensation only in specific circumstances.
Flight compensation is applicable only if your Korean Air flight departed from the United Kingdom or an EU country.
Unfortunately, when flying to the UK/EU on an airline headquartered outside of the UK/EU, your passengers' rights are not protected by relevant UK/EU legislation.
See table below for more information.
| Type of flight | Example | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Flying with a British carrier | Tokyo to London with British Airways | Yes |
| Flying with a EU carrier | Amsterdam to London with KLM | Yes |
| Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier from the UK | London to Tokyo with Japan Airlines | Yes |
| Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier to the UK | Tokyo to London with Japan Airlines | No |
Get compensation for a delayed Korean Air flight
If your Korean Air flight was delayed by more than 3 hours, you may be eligible for flight compensation. Compensation, however, is only available if the airline is the party at fault for the delay. For more information on this issue, see the "Extraordinary Circumstances" section of this page.
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Refund and compensation policies for cancelled Korean Air flights
Depending on the exact circumstances surrounding the cancellation of your Korean Air flight, you may be entitled to compensation, a ticket refund, or both!
When can I submit a flight compensation claim for my cancelled Korean Air flight?
You can claim compensation for a Korean Air flight if it was cancelled less than 14 days before the original departure date*, according to British and European flight compensation regulations.
Korean Air must be the party responsible for the cancellation; for more information on when the airline can refuse compensation, see the section of this article titled "Extraordinary Circumstances."
*The right to compensation for Korean Air flights applies only to flights departing from the United Kingdom/Europe.
When can I get a refund for my cancelled Korean Air flight?
If your Korean Air flight from the UK/EU was cancelled, you may be eligible for a ticket refund if one of the following conditions is met:
The airline did not offer you an alternative flight.
or
You were offered an alternate flight but declined it.
| Cancellation notice | Alternative flight | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 7 days in advance | Departs 1h+ earlier or arrived 2h+ later | Yes |
| 7-14 days in advance | Departs 2h+ earlier or arrived 4h+ later | Yes |
| Fewer than 14 days in advance | No alternative flight offered | Yes + refund |
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How much compensation can I expect from Korean Air if my flight was delayed or cancelled?
The amount of flight compensation is calculated based on the distance of your flight:
| Distance of your flight | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Flights shorter than 1,500 km | Get £220 per passenger |
| Flight between 1,500 and 3,500 km | Get £350 per passenger |
| Flights of over 1,500 kilometres within the EU | Get £350 per passenger |
| Flights of over 3,500 kilometres outside of the EU | Get £520 per passenger |
Extraordinary circumstances - can Korean Air really deny my claim?
Even if your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours or cancelled at the last minute, Korean Air reserves the right to deny compensation if the disruption was caused by a third party or a force majeure. Such situations are referred to as extraordinary circumstances.
Some of the most common extraordinary circumstances are as follows:
Bad weather conditions, such as thick fog, heavy rain, or thunderstorms.
A strike, most often specifically within the aviation industry (for example, a strike of air traffic control workers at a specific airport).
However, a strike of the airline's crew is not considered an extraordinary circumstance!
Political circumstances, such as a terrorist attack or general security risk due to political unrest.
Natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions and hurricanes.
A collision between the aircraft and birds or other foreign objects.
An ill or unruly passenger.
Flight delays caused by the airport staff, such as extraordinarily long queues to security checks.
Airlines frequently claim that an extraordinary circumstance occurred, even when this was not the case! They do this in order to avoid having to pay compensation.
How long do I have to claim my Korean Air compensation and refund?
Three different laws determine the time limit for submitting a claim:
The law in the country of departure
The law in the country of arrival
The law in the country where the airline is headquartered
If your flight originated in the United Kingdom, you have 6 years to submit a claim for flight compensation or a refund.
When flying from another country, different time limits may apply: if you were on a Korean Air flight from Amsterdam to Seoul that was delayed by 4 hours, you will be able to file a claim under Dutch law, which states that you have 2 years to claim flight compensation.
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About Korean Air
Korean Air is the largest South Korean airline both in terms of fleet sizes and destinations. The airline was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Korean Air flies to destinations all over the world from and to Korea, Americas, Asia, Europe, Russia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Korean Air is Certified by SkyTraxRatings as a 5-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.
Useful links
- ANA flight compensation
- More details on delayed flight compensation
- More details on cancelled flight compensation
- Post-Brexit flight compensation rules in the UK
- Rules regarding missed flight compensation
- Rules regarding flight compensation in the case of denied boarding
- Claim Calculator — check if you are eligible for compensation