How to Submit Flight Delay Expense Receipts

Separate meals, lodging, ground transport and replacement travel; they can have different conditions.

Before you begin

Sort receipts by meal, hotel, ground transport, and replacement travel. Don't send one unexplained total.

Step-by-step

1. Ask the airline for assistance first when practical.
2. Keep each itemized receipt with date and currency.
3. Explain why the expense was necessary and reasonable.

One thing to watch

A receipt proves a purchase, not automatic reimbursement.

Use the airline directory for the right official page and the rule library for the conditions that apply to your flight.

Official sources

• Air passenger rights — European Union / Your Europe; checked 2026-10-31
• McDonagh C-12/11, Press Release 8/13 — Court of Justice; checked 2026-10-31
• ANA Information on Compensation — ANA; checked 2026-10-31
• JAL international flight expense reimbursement — Japan Airlines; checked 2026-10-31
• Delta reimbursement request — Delta Air Lines; checked 2026-10-31
• Documents required to file a travel insurance claim — Travel Guard; checked 2026-10-31