Does a flight departing the UK use EU261 or UK261?

A UK departure should be checked under UK passenger-rights rules. A complex connection may involve more than one legal question, but double recovery should not be assumed.

What to check

The route and operating carrier matter as much as the number of hours. Check which rule covered the flight on its travel date before using a compensation amount.

What to do next

Read the applicable country rule first, then send the airline the facts that support that specific claim.

Official sources

• UK Department for Transport: Air passenger travel guide
• European Union / Your Europe: Air passenger rights