AirAdvisor or MYFLYRIGHT: which is better?

MYFLYRIGHT charges 25% plus VAT, with a 10% plus VAT surcharge if it engages external lawyers, or 35% plus VAT for an immediate payout; AirAdvisor charges 30% on flight claims and names no separate court fee.

AirAdvisor or MYFLYRIGHT: which is better?

MYFLYRIGHT suits a claimant who wants the lower base fee on an EU claim or the money within 24 hours, which it offers at its discretion; AirAdvisor suits one with a claim under US, Canadian or Turkish rules, which MYFLYRIGHT does not name.

• AirAdvisor: 30% on flight claims, 40% on baggage.
• MYFLYRIGHT: A choice of commission or instant payout.

What do they charge?

Fee if it wins

• AirAdvisor: 30% on flight compensation claims and 40% on more complex baggage and reimbursement claims, taken from the airline's payment; it does not say whether VAT is included.
• MYFLYRIGHT: 25% plus VAT on the debt collection route, or 35% plus VAT where it buys the claim for an immediate payout.

If it goes to court

• AirAdvisor: no figure on its website.
• MYFLYRIGHT: A surcharge of 10% plus VAT if external lawyers are needed and the case succeeds.

If the claim fails

• AirAdvisor: 'If we don't win your case, you pay nothing.'
• MYFLYRIGHT: 'You will NEVER be liable for any costs' if enforcement is unsuccessful, except where the customer gave incorrect information or had already engaged a lawyer.

What are their reviews like?

Trustpilot

• AirAdvisor: 4.3 out of 5 from 2,603 reviews, newest review 18 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
• MYFLYRIGHT: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,760 reviews, newest review 7 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

How and when do they pay out?

How it pays you

• AirAdvisor: To your bank account, less its commission, after the airline pays; it does not say how soon.
• MYFLYRIGHT: Bank transfer (SEPA) or PayPal.

How long a claim takes

• AirAdvisor: 'Our total turnaround time is usually 4-6 weeks.'
• MYFLYRIGHT: Claim enforcement: 'The processing takes between 4 to 10 weeks on average.'

What do they claim for?

Rules it claims under

• AirAdvisor: EU261, UK261, US DOT, Canada APPR, Turkey SHY and the Montreal Convention.
• MYFLYRIGHT: EU Regulation 261/2004 (EC No 261/2004), the Montreal Convention (136 member countries; Baggage) and the German Civil Code (BGB) for ticket refunds.

Flights outside Europe

• AirAdvisor: It says it protects rights in the USA, Canada and internationally, with experience of US DOT, Canada APPR and Turkey SHY rules.
• MYFLYRIGHT: EU261 applies to flights departing the EU on any airline and flights into the EU on an EU airline (including Switzerland, Iceland and Norway).

How far back

• AirAdvisor: Generally 3 years from the flight date; 'Some countries may only have a 1 or 2 year time limit.'
• MYFLYRIGHT: Sweden 10 years, United Kingdom 6 years, France 5 years, Spain 5 years, Germany 3 years (from the end of the year), Austria 3 years, Romania 3 years, Italy 2 years, Belgium 1 year.

Do they go to court?

Lawyers

• AirAdvisor: In-house lawyers: 'AirAdvisor's team of lawyers and experienced legal professionals'; 'our licensed attorneys will represent you in court proceedings'.
• MYFLYRIGHT: It names in-house Business Lawyer Jonas Orji and says he works 'closely with partner law firms'.

Court action

• AirAdvisor: With its own lawyers: 'If needed, we will take the airline to court for you'; 'our licensed attorneys will represent you in court proceedings'; 'We'll even take Wizz Air to court'.
• MYFLYRIGHT: 'We will pursue your claim until we achieve the desired outcome and take the case to court if necessary.'

Who are they?

Registered company

• AirAdvisor: AirAdvisor International Inc., named in its disclaimers; no registration number or address is given.
• MYFLYRIGHT: MYFLYRIGHT GmbH, Schauenburgerstr. 61, 20095 Hamburg.

Based in

• AirAdvisor: not stated on its website.
• MYFLYRIGHT: Hamburg, Germany.

Founded

• AirAdvisor: not stated on its website.
• MYFLYRIGHT: 2016, by its own account.

What are the alternatives to AirAdvisor and MYFLYRIGHT?

Three more claims companies, on the same facts, if neither fits:

• Flightright: Founded by Philipp Kadelbach and Sven Bode. Fee: 20% to 30%, plus VAT; Trustpilot 4.5 from 3,410 reviews.
• FairPlane: 24% to 35% including VAT. Fee: 24% to 35%, including VAT; Trustpilot 4.8 from 4,098 reviews.
• Refund Pilot: Pays 71% to 75% of the claim upfront. Fee: 25% to 29%, the higher rate includes VAT.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 3 November 2026 · updated 3 November 2026