⚠ Partial Coverage
Fort Simpson
→ Yellowknife
First Air · 362 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
YFS
Fort Simpson Airport
Fort Simpson, Canada
✈
Arrival
YZF
Yellowknife Airport
Yellowknife, 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 YFS 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 YFS–YZF: Full Compensation Guide
The First Air route from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) covers approximately 362 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.