⚠ Partial Coverage
Yantai
→ Hefei
Shandong Airlines · 728 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
YNT
Yantai Laishan Airport
Yantai, China
✈
Arrival
HFE
Hefei Luogang International Airport
Hefei, China
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Shandong Airlines is based in China. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether YNT 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 Shandong Airlines'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.
Shandong Airlines YNT–HFE: Full Compensation Guide
The Shandong Airlines route from Yantai Laishan Airport (YNT) to Hefei Luogang International Airport (HFE) covers approximately 728 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 Shandong Airlines, 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.