Is AirAdvisor legit?

AirAdvisor says it was founded in Ukraine as that country's first airline compensation service and has its own lawyers. It charges 30% on flight claims and 40% on more complex baggage and reimbursement claims, says its turnaround is usually 4 to 6 weeks and has a Trustpilot rating of 4.3 from 2,603 reviews.

Is AirAdvisor legit?

AirAdvisor states its fee and names in-house lawyers who represent customers in court. Its disclaimers name AirAdvisor International Inc., with no registration number or address.

• Registered company: AirAdvisor International Inc., named in its disclaimers; no registration number or address is given.
• What it is: A claims company working on commission with its own lawyers.
• Lawyers and regulation: In-house lawyers: 'AirAdvisor's team of lawyers and experienced legal professionals'; 'our licensed attorneys will represent you in court proceedings'.
• Track record: 800,000+ clients and £85M+ won in compensation since 2017, it says; other figures appear elsewhere on its site.

How much does AirAdvisor charge?

AirAdvisor publishes a fee of 30%, VAT not stated.

• 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.'

What are AirAdvisor reviews like?

AirAdvisor has a Trustpilot rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 2,603 reviews, read 20 October 2026; each platform is shown on its own, never added together.

• Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 2,603 reviews, newest review 18 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

How long does AirAdvisor take to pay out?

What AirAdvisor says about how and when it pays, from its own website:

• How it pays you: To your bank account, less its commission, after the airline pays; it does not say how soon.
• How long a claim takes: 'Our total turnaround time is usually 4-6 weeks.'

What does AirAdvisor claim for?

• Rules it claims under: EU261, UK261, US DOT, Canada APPR, Turkey SHY and the Montreal Convention.
• Flights outside Europe: It says it protects rights in the USA, Canada and internationally, with experience of US DOT, Canada APPR and Turkey SHY rules.
• Court action: 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'.

Is AirAdvisor worth it?

AirAdvisor is worth it if you want a company with its own lawyers at a 30% fee; it does not say whether VAT is included. The four alternatives below publish lower fees.

What are the alternatives to AirAdvisor?

Four claims companies set beside AirAdvisor on the same facts:

• Flightright: Founded by Philipp Kadelbach and Sven Bode. Fee: 20% to 30%, plus VAT; Trustpilot 4.5 from 3,410 reviews.
• ClaimFlights: The same flat 25% fee in court. Fee: 25%, plus VAT; Trustpilot 4.2 from 501 reviews.
• FlyClaims: A 20% fee, VAT included. Fee: 20%, including VAT.
• FairPlane: 24% to 35% including VAT. Fee: 24% to 35%, including VAT; Trustpilot 4.8 from 4,098 reviews.

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