⚠ Partial Coverage
Fort Lauderdale
→ Houston
AirTran Airways · 1,538 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Arrival
HOU
William P Hobby Airport
Houston, United States
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
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Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
AirTran Airways is based in United States. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether FLL 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 AirTran 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.
AirTran Airways FLL–HOU: Full Compensation Guide
The AirTran Airways route from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) covers approximately 1,538 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 AirTran 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.