⚠ Partial Coverage
Melbourne
→ Launceston
Jetstar Airways · 476 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne, Australia
✈
Arrival
LST
Launceston Airport
Launceston, Australia
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Jetstar Airways is based in Australia. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether MEL 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 Jetstar 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.
Jetstar Airways MEL–LST: Full Compensation Guide
The Jetstar Airways route from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST) covers approximately 476 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 Jetstar 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.