⚠ Partial Coverage
Melbourne
→ King Island
Regional Express · 259 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne, Australia
✈
Arrival
KNS
King Island Airport
King Island, Australia
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Regional Express 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 Regional Express'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.
Regional Express MEL–KNS: Full Compensation Guide
The Regional Express route from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to King Island Airport (KNS) covers approximately 259 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 Regional Express, 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.