⚠ Partial Coverage
London
→ Los Angeles
Air New Zealand · 8,760 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom
✈
Arrival
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, United States
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Air New Zealand is based in New Zealand. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether LHR 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 New Zealand'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 New Zealand LHR–LAX: Full Compensation Guide
The Air New Zealand route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers approximately 8,760 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 New Zealand, 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.