✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Aberdeen
→ London
British Airways · 650 km · Max €250 compensation
Departure
ABZ
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
✈
Arrival
LCY
London City Airport
London, United Kingdom
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€250
Short-haul flight under 1,500 km
4+ hour delay
€250
Short-haul flight under 1,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
British Airways is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your ABZ–LCY flight was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, you have a valid claim.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to British Airways'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.
British Airways ABZ–LCY: Full Compensation Guide
The British Airways route from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) to London City Airport (LCY) covers approximately 650 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €250 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by British Airways, 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.