✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
St. Thomas
→ Miami
British Airways · 1,781 km · Max €400 compensation
Departure
STT
Cyril E. King Airport
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
✈
Arrival
MIA
Miami International Airport
Miami, United States
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€400
Medium-haul flight 1,500–3,500 km
4+ hour delay
€400
Medium-haul flight 1,500–3,500 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 STT–MIA 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 STT–MIA: Full Compensation Guide
The British Airways route from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) to Miami International Airport (MIA) covers approximately 1,781 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €400 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.