⚠ Partial Coverage
Eskimo Point
→ Whale Cove
First Air · 149 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
YEK
Arviat Airport
Eskimo Point, Canada
✈
Arrival
YXN
Whale Cove Airport
Whale Cove, Canada
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
First Air is based in Canada. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether YEK is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to First Air's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
First Air YEK–YXN: Full Compensation Guide
The First Air route from Arviat Airport (YEK) to Whale Cove Airport (YXN) covers approximately 149 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by First Air, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.