⚠ Partial Coverage
San Francisco
→ Boston
Virgin America · 4,341 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, United States
✈
Arrival
BOS
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
Boston, United States
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Virgin America is based in United States. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether SFO 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 Virgin America'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.
Virgin America SFO–BOS: Full Compensation Guide
The Virgin America route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) covers approximately 4,341 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 Virgin America, 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.