Kenya Airways flight compensation — what are my rights?
Because Kenya Airways is a non-EU airline, your rights to flight compensation are only protected by British and European regulations in certain circumstances.
You are eligible for compensation only for disrupted flights that departed from a British or an EU airport.
Unfortunately, when flying to the UK/EU on an airline based outside of the UK/EU, your passengers' rights are not protected by the relevant UK/EU legislation.
Learn more in the table below
| Type of flight | Example | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Flying with a British carrier | Tokyo to London with British Airways | Yes |
| Flying with a EU carrier | Amsterdam to London with KLM | Yes |
| Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier from the UK | London to Tokyo with Japan Airlines | Yes |
| Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier to the UK | Tokyo to London with Japan Airlines | No |
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Delayed Kenya Airways flight — get compensation.
Your Kenya Airways flight from the UK/EU needs to be delayed by more than 3 hours, for you to be entitled to flight compensation. As for any flight compensation, the airline needs to be the party at fault for the delay — learn more about this in the “Extraordinary Circumstances” section of this article
Cancelled Kenya Airways flight — refund and compensation rules
Depending on the circumstances of your cancelled Kenya Airways flight, you can claim compensation of up to £520, a refund, or both!
When can I claim compensation for my cancelled Kenya Airways flight?
You can claim compensation for a Kenya Airways flight if your flight was cancelled fewer than 14 days before the original departure date, according to British and European flight compensation regulations.
Kenya Airways must be at fault for the cancellation — for more information on when the airline can deny compensation, see the “Extraordinary Circumstances” section of this article.
Remember that as Kenya Airways is a non-EU airline, the right to compensation only applies to flights departing from the UK/EU.
When can I claim a refund for my cancelled Kenya Airways flight?
If your Kenya Airways flight from the UK/EU got cancelled, you can get a refund if:
The airline did not offer you an alternative flight, or
The airline did offer you an alternative flight, but you decided not to take it
| Cancellation notice | Alternative flight | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 7 days in advance | Departs 1h+ earlier or arrived 2h+ later | Yes |
| 7-14 days in advance | Departs 2h+ earlier or arrived 4h+ later | Yes |
| Fewer than 14 days in advance | No alternative flight offered | Yes + refund |
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How much Kenya Airways compensation can I get for a delayed or cancelled flight?
The amount of compensation is determined by the distance of your flight:
| Distance of your flight | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Flights shorter than 1,500 km | Get £220 per passenger |
| Flight between 1,500 and 3,500 km | Get £350 per passenger |
| Flights of over 1,500 kilometres within the EU | Get £350 per passenger |
| Flights of over 3,500 kilometres outside of the EU | Get £520 per passenger |
Extraordinary circumstances — can Kenya Airways deny me compensation?
Kenya Airways might deny compensation even though your flight was 3 hours delayed or cancelled at the last minute. If a third party or a force majeure caused the disruption, we are talking about extraordinary circumstances and the airline can rightfully deny your flight compensation claim.
Some of the most common extraordinary circumstances are:
Bad weather conditions, such as thick fog, heavy rain, or thunderstorms.
A strike, most often specifically within the aviation industry (for example, a strike of air traffic control workers at a specific airport).
However, a strike of the airline's crew is not considered an extraordinary circumstance!
Political circumstances, such as a terrorist attack or general security risk due to political unrest.
Natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions and hurricanes.
A collision between the aircraft and birds or other foreign objects.
An ill or unruly passenger.
Flight delays caused by the airport staff, such as extraordinarily long queues to security checks.
Airlines sometimes claim that an extraordinary circumstance happened, even if that was not the case! They do it to avoid paying out compensation.
How long do I have to claim my Kenya Airways compensation and refund?
The delay depends on three different laws:
The law of the country of departure
The law of the country of arrival
The law of the country where the airline is headquartered
In general, if your flight departed from the UK, you have 6 years to claim flight compensation and refund.
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How long will it take to get my Kenya Airways compensation / Kenya Airways refund?
When using Flight-Delayed.co.uk, passengers usually receive their money within a few weeks or months.
If the airline is unresponsive and/or the claim must be taken to court, the wait time could be extended by several months to several years.
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About Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways is a Kenyan national airline. Founded in 1977, it keeps developing its services and routes. At the moment, in 2022, the airline, a member of SkyTeam Alliance, is flying to 42 destinations in the world, 35 of which are in Africa.
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