⚠ Partial Coverage
Shanghai
→ Lanzhou
China SSS · 1,736 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai, China
✈
Arrival
LHW
Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
Lanzhou, China
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
China SSS is based in China. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether SHA 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 China SSS'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.
China SSS SHA–LHW: Full Compensation Guide
The China SSS route from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) covers approximately 1,736 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 China SSS, 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.