⚠ Partial Coverage
Shanghai
→ Sydney
Air China · 7,865 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai, China
✈
Arrival
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney, Australia
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Air China is based in China. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether PVG 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 Air China'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.
Air China PVG–SYD: Full Compensation Guide
The Air China route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers approximately 7,865 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 Air China, 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.