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Arrival delay: Meaning for Flight Refunds and Claims

Time between the scheduled and actual arrival at the relevant destination. The legal meaning of arrival can differ from landing time.

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Why it matters

If a rule uses arrival delay, compare the scheduled time with the legally relevant actual arrival, not just touchdown.

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Compare the applicable rule with your ticket and the airline’s written notice. You can also browse other flight-claim terms.

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This definition is a starting point. The rule and ticket terms for your flight still matter.