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Which flight compensation company is best for a denied boarding claim?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 3 November 2026

Denied boarding against your will on an overbooked flight can be worth €250, €400 or €600 under EU261 and the 21 claims companies on this page, from the Uncompromised Travel table, say they claim it. Skycop says no three-hour delay is needed and AirCashBack and MYFLYRIGHT say passengers who volunteer for a voucher lose the compensation.

Which flight compensation company is best for a denied boarding claim?

For a denied boarding claim the fit comes down to the fee and the terms: FlyClaims charges 20% including VAT, ClaimFlights a flat 25% plus VAT and FlightCompensations a fixed fee per passenger. All 21 below say they claim for involuntary denied boarding.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel flight compensation table holds 33 companies: the claims companies ChatGPT names most when asked about flight compensation. Their own websites were read on 20 October 2026, with their Trustpilot profiles. This page carries the claims companies in the table whose own website says what it claims when a passenger is denied boarding or the flight is overbooked, in words that can be shown here: 21 companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. Fees are shown as each company publishes them, with their conditions. No company paid to be on this page.

AirAdvisor

Best for
30% on flight claims, 40% on baggage
Denied boarding
Up to £520 (€600) for involuntary denied boarding, plus refund or alternative flight and care. If bumped and you arrive 3+ hours late 'you can also claim up to 600 EUR'.
Fee if it wins
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.
If the claim fails
'If we don't win your case, you pay nothing.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 2,603 reviews, newest review 18 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

AirCashBack

Best for
Polish-language claims, based in Warsaw
Denied boarding
Covers denied boarding, for example overbooking. Same EUR 250, 400 and 600 distance bands.
Fee if it wins
25% gross of what is obtained, if the claim succeeds; VAT may be added on top.
If it goes to court
A further 20% gross if the case goes to court: 45% gross in all.
If the claim fails
'No win, no fee!' It covers the costs of court proceedings, including if they fail.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,012 reviews, newest review 8 April 2026, read 20 October 2026.

AirClaim

Best for
A claims company based in Romania
Denied boarding
Involuntary denied boarding due to overbooking where the passenger did not volunteer: up to EUR 600 by distance and delay, plus rerouting or refund, meals and accommodation. Not paid where the passenger caused it (for example missing documents or arriving late).
Fee if it wins
29% plus VAT of the compensation, only on success.
If it goes to court
An extra 12.32% plus VAT if legal proceedings are needed, on top of the 29% plus VAT, payable only if compensation is obtained.
If the claim fails
No win, no fee: 'Our fee is deducted from the compensation we earn for you, so you have nothing to lose.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.2 out of 5 from 548 reviews, newest review 14 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

AviFly

Best for
15% plus VAT out of court
Denied boarding
Involuntary denied boarding (overbooking) gives EUR 250, 400 or 600 by distance, plus refund or alternative flight and care. The airline must first ask for volunteers.
Fee if it wins
15% plus VAT of the amount obtained, if the claim is settled without court.
If it goes to court
30% plus VAT if a lawsuit is needed, in place of the 15%, not on top of it.
If the claim fails
No commission if the airline pays nothing, except where the customer withdraws or breaches the terms.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 6 reviews, newest review 3 September 2026, read 20 October 2026.

ClaimFlights

Best for
The same flat 25% fee in court
Denied boarding
Covered: denied boarding, for example through overbooking, when checked in on time, €250 to €600 by distance (minus its commission). Voluntary rebooking for a voucher can waive rights.
Fee if it wins
A flat 25% success fee plus VAT by country of residence (29.75% gross for German residents, no VAT for US and non-EU residents).
If it goes to court
No extra fee: the flat 25% stays the same if it goes to court; it bears court and lawyer costs.
If the claim fails
'If we do not win, we charge nothing. Period.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.2 out of 5 from 501 reviews, newest review 13 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Click2Refund

Best for
A claims company run from Toronto
Denied boarding
Involuntary denied boarding under EC261 and UK261.
If it goes to court
All legal costs, including court fees, are borne by Click2Refund, it says.
If the claim fails
'Click2Refund is a no win no fee service and completely risk free for you.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 840 reviews, newest review 18 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Compensair

Best for
Chat by WhatsApp, Messenger or Telegram
Denied boarding
It lists 'Denied boarding' among claims up to €600. Involuntary denied boarding from overbooking gives a right to compensation, ticket refund or re-routing.
If it goes to court
No separate court fee is named; it says it takes on all costs and risks of court proceedings.
If the claim fails
'Passengers do not have to pay fee unless compensation is received.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 1,703 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Compensation2Go

Best for
29% plus VAT, 34.5% in all
Denied boarding
Overbooking is named among the cases (cancelled or overbooked) with the same 250 to 600 euro range.
Fee if it wins
29% of the compensation plus VAT, 34.5% in total, paid out first as an express payment.
If it goes to court
No extra court fee: lawyer and court costs are within the 34.5%.
If the claim fails
The express payment is the customer's to keep if the case is later lost.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest review 22 October 2025, read 20 October 2026.
Sources: fee when the claim succeeds, Trustpilot profile. Read 20 October 2026.

FairPlane

Best for
24% to 35% including VAT
Denied boarding
A service called 'Überbuchung' (overbooking). Up to EUR 600 depending on distance (EUR 250, 400 or 600), plus a replacement flight or ticket refund and care.
Fee if it wins
24% to 35% including VAT, set by airline and flight and shown before ordering; on a €600 claim the fee is up to €210.
If it goes to court
No extra court fee: the maximum 35% includes court enforcement.
If the claim fails
No success, no costs: if the lawyer cannot enforce the claim, the customer pays nothing.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 4,098 reviews, newest review 28 May 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Flight-Delayed

Best for
A Yource brand with 9 legal teams
Denied boarding
'The airline is obliged to pay you if they have denied you boarding because of overbooking.'
Fee if it wins
35% for most cases, deducted from the amount won; prices include VAT unless stated otherwise.
If it goes to court
50% if the case has to go to court, described as 35% plus 15%.
If the claim fails
No win, no fee, with exceptions such as withdrawal or acting independently.

FlightCompensations

Best for
A fixed €39 per passenger
Denied boarding
Involuntary denied boarding or overbooking: €250 to €600 (UK £220 to £520), due immediately, on top of refund or rerouting and care. Excluded: volunteering, missing documents, health or safety grounds, or late arrival at the gate.
Fee if it wins
A fixed €39 per passenger, only when compensation is recovered, invoiced after the airline pays; VAT is not mentioned.
If it goes to court
It does not go to court: a claim that can only be won in court is closed at no charge.
If the claim fails
'If we do not recover compensation, you pay no success fee.'

Flightright

Best for
Founded by Philipp Kadelbach and Sven Bode
Denied boarding
Up to £520 per passenger for involuntary denied boarding, including overbooking. Volunteers usually cannot claim compensation.
Fee if it wins
Usually 20% to 30% of the compensation, plus VAT, agreed when ordering.
If it goes to court
A surcharge of 14%, only if successful, when contract lawyers are needed; it pays court costs if the case is lost.
If the claim fails
No costs if the claim is unsuccessful, including when contract lawyers are called in.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 3,410 reviews, newest review 19 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

FlyClaims

Best for
A 20% fee, VAT included
Denied boarding
Denied boarding and overbooking are covered under the same EU261 and UK261 amounts ('you were denied boarding, you can claim').
Fee if it wins
20% of the compensation including VAT, only if successful; on a €400 claim the customer keeps €320.
If it goes to court
No extra fee for legal action: 'Your fee stays the same.'
If the claim fails
Nothing to pay if the airline does not pay.

Indemniflight

Best for
Founded in Paris in 2016
Denied boarding
It lists 'surbooké' (overbooked) flights.
Fee if it wins
35% including VAT when settled with the airline, charged after payment is received.
If it goes to court
50% including VAT if court proceedings are needed; it bears lawyers' fees and court costs.
If the claim fails
'If we fail to recover your compensation, you pay nothing.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 1,779 reviews, newest review 14 January 2023, read 20 October 2026.

MYFLYRIGHT

Best for
A choice of commission or instant payout
Denied boarding
Covered: denied boarding against your will with a timely check-in, compensation €250, €400 or €600 by distance (reduced by 50% in some cases). Not covered: voluntary rebooking for a voucher, safety, health or visa reasons, or late check-in.
Fee if it wins
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
A surcharge of 10% plus VAT if external lawyers are needed and the case succeeds.
If the claim fails
'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.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,760 reviews, newest review 7 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Reclamador

Best for
Spanish claims with in-house lawyers
Denied boarding
Involuntary overbooking gives a right to €250 to €600 by distance plus extra expenses; Claimable even if re-routed and arriving over 3 hours late; a replacement ticket bought can be claimed back. Up to 5 years.
Fee if it wins
25% plus VAT of the compensation received, if settled before court.
If it goes to court
A supplement of 15% plus VAT if it has to sue, to cover lawyers and administration.
If the claim fails
No cost if it loses the case.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.0 out of 5 from 6,444 reviews, newest review 2 February 2026, read 20 October 2026.

ReFly

Best for
Support in 30+ languages
Denied boarding
Denied boarding against the passenger's will, €250 to €600 by distance, not when justified by safety, health or inadequate documents. Compensation may be reduced by 50% with a short-delay rerouting.
If it goes to court
No upfront cost for legal action; it says it covers all costs.
If the claim fails
'If we don't win, you don't pay us.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.2 out of 5 from 4,825 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
Website
refly.org

Refund Pilot

Best for
Pays 71% to 75% of the claim upfront
Denied boarding
'Ebenso gewähren wir eine Entschädigung, wenn Ihr Flugzeug Sie wegen Überbuchung nicht befördert hat' (compensation if you were not carried due to overbooking). Same EUR 250 to 600 payouts apply.
Fee if it wins
It pays 71% to 75% of the claim value upfront and keeps 25% to 29%: 29% including VAT for flights under 90 days old, 25% for older flights.
If it goes to court
No court fee: the customer is paid whatever happens with the airline.
If the claim fails
It pays after a positive online check, regardless of the outcome with the airline.
Sources: what it is, denied boarding and overbooking. Read 20 October 2026.

RefundMore

Best for
Nordic claims, owned by Flightright
Denied boarding
Compensation applies 'even if the airline offers you an alternative flight'; the table lists overbooked rows of EUR 250, 400 and 600.
Fee if it wins
A maximum of 30% including VAT, only on success, or a fixed fee per passenger by distance: €75, €120 or €180.
If it goes to court
An extra court case fee of up to 15% in one place on its site and up to 30%, a maximum of 45% in all, in another.
If the claim fails
No fee if the claim does not lead to a payment, whether or not the case went to court.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 417 reviews, newest review 3 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Skycop

Best for
A claims company based in Vilnius
Denied boarding
Involuntary denied boarding can trigger EUR 250, 400 or 600 with no 3-hour delay needed; Volunteers negotiate their own benefits. Excludes health, safety, security or document refusals.
Fee if it wins
44% including VAT on its standard price list (€110 on a €250 claim, €264 on €600); 30% on its Brazil price list.
If it goes to court
50% including VAT with legal proceedings on its standard price list (€300 on a €600 claim).
If the claim fails
'You won't have to pay if we don't win.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
Website
skycop.com

SkyRefund

Best for
1,600,000+ passengers helped since 2017
Denied boarding
Involuntary denied boarding (for example overbooking) with a confirmed reservation and check-in at least 45 minutes before departure. Amounts follow the same distance bands.
Fee if it wins
35% including VAT, deducted from the compensation received.
If the claim fails
'You don't pay anything unless we are successful in claiming your compensation.'
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,194 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

Denied boarding claim companies: the questions people ask

What if I gave up my seat voluntarily?

AirCashBack and MYFLYRIGHT say a passenger who volunteers, for a voucher or other benefit, loses the fixed compensation; Flightright says volunteers usually cannot claim it.

Does denied boarding need a delay of three hours?

No. Several companies on this page say involuntary denied boarding gives the fixed amount whatever the delay, as long as you checked in on time with a confirmed booking.

Which of these companies have reviews on Trustpilot?

17 of the 21: AirAdvisor, AirCashBack, AirClaim, AviFly, ClaimFlights, Click2Refund, Compensair, Compensation2Go, FairPlane, Flightright, Indemniflight, MYFLYRIGHT, Reclamador, ReFly, RefundMore, Skycop and SkyRefund. Each card shows the rating, the number of reviews and the newest review date, read on the day shown.

Do these companies charge a fee if they win?

AirAdvisor, AirCashBack, AirClaim, AviFly, ClaimFlights, Compensation2Go, FairPlane, Flight-Delayed, FlightCompensations, Flightright, FlyClaims, Indemniflight, MYFLYRIGHT, Reclamador, Refund Pilot, RefundMore, Skycop and SkyRefund publish a fee figure on their own websites. Each card gives the fee as the company states it, with its conditions, such as VAT or a separate court fee. For Click2Refund, Compensair and ReFly, no fee figure was found on its website or its fee page would not open; ask before you sign.

Can I claim without a claims company?

Yes. You can claim from the airline directly and for free; in the UK or EU you can go on to the national enforcement body or an approved dispute scheme if the airline refuses. A claims company takes a share of the compensation for doing that work for you.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, under Sources, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is a claims company in the Uncompromised Travel flight compensation table and its own website says what it claims when a passenger is denied boarding or the flight is overbooked. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be listed.

Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each claims company published on its own website, read on 20 October 2026, with its Trustpilot rating where the profile carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel flight compensation table. Left out: companies whose websites would not open, a company whose activities were taken over by another, a company whose address opens another company's site and services that pass the claim to other companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.

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