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EU261 Compensation Claim Against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Generate a legally sound complaint letter to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Possible compensation of up to 600 EUR under EU Regulation 261/2004 for delays, cancellations or denied boarding.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Contact Details

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Postal Address

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Customer Care, P.O. Box 7700, 1117 ZL Schiphol, Netherlands

Which arbitration body is responsible for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines takes part in the conciliation scheme run by the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr.

A conciliation proposal only becomes binding once both sides accept it. Going to court remains possible either way.

Before that you must raise the claim directly with the airline and allow it two months to respond — unless it has already rejected the claim.

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These are the German conciliation bodies. Other EU countries have their own competent bodies. Overview of conciliation bodies in the EU

Member list of the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr, as of 1 July 2026.

Compensation Amounts for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Compensation depends on the flight distance and is 250, 400 or 600 euros.

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Per EU Regulation 261/2004. Applies to delays of 3+ hours, cancellations or denied boarding.

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How to Claim Compensation from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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Enter Flight Details

Provide flight number, date and airports.

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Describe the Problem

Select delay, cancellation or denied boarding.

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Frequently Asked Questions about KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

May I be entitled to compensation from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
If your KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight was delayed by at least 3 hours, cancelled, or you were denied boarding, you may be entitled to up to 600 EUR compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
How do I file a complaint with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
You can contact KLM Royal Dutch Airlines directly or through their contact page. Alternatively, we generate a legally sound complaint letter from just EUR 10.
How long does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines take to respond?
Airlines must respond to complaints within 6 weeks. If KLM Royal Dutch Airlines does not respond or rejects your claim, you can escalate to the relevant national enforcement body or an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) entity.
Does EU261 apply to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights outside the EU?
EU261 applies to all flights departing from an EU airport, regardless of the airline. For flights arriving in the EU, it only applies if the airline is EU-based.
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Which arbitration body is responsible for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines takes part in the conciliation scheme run by the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr. You can apply for conciliation there once you have raised the claim directly with the airline and allowed it two months to respond. A conciliation proposal only becomes binding if both sides accept it; going to court remains possible.

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