ClaimEU261 vs. AirHelp vs. Flightright

Why give away 35-50% of your compensation? With ClaimEU261, create your complaint letter for a flat fee of 8,40 EUR and keep the rest yourself.

Cost Comparison

Cost comparison between ClaimEU261, AirHelp, and Flightright
CompensationClaimEU261AirHelpFlightright
250 EURYou keep: 241,60 EUR(Fee: 8,40 EUR)You keep: 125,00 EUR(Fee: 125,00 EUR)You keep: 175,00 EUR(Fee: 75,00 EUR)
400 EURYou keep: 391,60 EUR(Fee: 8,40 EUR)You keep: 200,00 EUR(Fee: 200,00 EUR)You keep: 280,00 EUR(Fee: 120,00 EUR)
600 EURYou keep: 591,60 EUR(Fee: 8,40 EUR)You keep: 300,00 EUR(Fee: 300,00 EUR)You keep: 420,00 EUR(Fee: 180,00 EUR)

* AirHelp: 35% service fee + 15% legal protection fee. Flightright: 25-50% depending on case (calculated at 30% here). As of March 2026.

Feature Comparison

FeatureClaimEU261AirHelpFlightright
Fixed fee
Instant letter
AI-generated letter
No success fee
PDF download
Legal action handling
Collection service

Real savings: How much more you keep

Short-haul (e.g. Berlin-Vienna)

250 EUR

ClaimEU261241,60 EUR
AirHelp125,00 EUR
Flightright175,00 EUR
Save up to 116,60 EUR

Medium-haul (e.g. Frankfurt-Istanbul)

400 EUR

ClaimEU261391,60 EUR
AirHelp200,00 EUR
Flightright280,00 EUR
Save up to 191,60 EUR

Long-haul (e.g. Munich-New York)

600 EUR

ClaimEU261591,60 EUR
AirHelp300,00 EUR
Flightright420,00 EUR
Save up to 291,60 EUR

Pros and cons at a glance

ClaimEU261

Pros

  • Flat fee: only 8,40 EUR
  • Letter available instantly
  • Keep 100% of your compensation
  • GDPR-compliant, no data sharing

Cons

  • Letter must be sent by you
  • No legal representation if rejected

AirHelp

Pros

  • Full service: no effort on your part
  • No risk: pay only if successful
  • Handles entire legal process

Cons

  • Up to 50% commission (35%+15%)
  • Waiting time: weeks to months

Flightright

Pros

  • Experienced provider in DACH region
  • No risk: pay only if successful
  • Handles entire legal process

Cons

  • 25-50% commission depending on case
  • Waiting time: weeks to months

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