Is Skycop legit?

Skycop is UAB Skycop.com of Vilnius, Lithuania, claiming since 2017 by its own account. Its standard price list charges 44% including VAT, 50% with legal proceedings and its Trustpilot rating is 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, the lowest of the claims companies in the table.

Is Skycop legit?

Skycop names its registered company, UAB Skycop.com, with its Lithuanian legal entity code, works on a no win, no fee basis and says it has worked since 2017. Its 44% standard fee is the highest of the claims companies in the Uncompromised Travel table.

• Registered company: UAB Skycop.com (also written 'UAB SkyCop'), Lithuanian legal entity code 304423851, VAT code LT100010589213.
• Founded: 2017, by its own account.
• What it is: A claims company working on commission, plus a membership.
• Lawyers and regulation: Brazil: Skycop may refer a claim to 'an external Attorney'; 'Skycop is not a law firm'. It says 'Legal team included'.

How much does Skycop charge?

Skycop publishes a fee of 44%, including VAT.

• 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.'
• Other fees: Bank transfer is free from Skycop, but your bank's charges are yours.
• Membership: Skycop Care membership, 'from just €9.99', described as prepaid flight protection with lounge access, luggage cover and '0% commission claims'.

What are Skycop reviews like?

Skycop has a Trustpilot rating of 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, read 20 October 2026; each platform is shown on its own, never added together.

• Trustpilot: 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.

How long does Skycop take to pay out?

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

• How it pays you: By bank transfer after the airline pays and the fee is deducted; Bank details submitted in your account. Currency: your preferred currency, with a possible conversion fee outside euro; Brazil claims paid in BRL.
• How long a claim takes: No fixed time: it can take a couple of weeks, but if the claim goes to court the process can last for years.

What does Skycop claim for?

• Rules it claims under: EU Regulation 261/2004 (EU261/EC 261); UK261; Turkey SHY-YOLCU; Brazil ANAC Resolution 400/2016 with the Consumer Defense Code; Canada APPR (Air Passenger Protection Regulations); and the Montreal Convention for baggage (1,519 SDR limit).
• Flights outside Europe: Canada APPR: up to CAD 1,000 (large airlines) or CAD 500 (small), denied boarding up to CAD 2,400.
• Claims the airline rejected: 'My claim has already been rejected by the airlines. Can I still use Skycop services? Of course!'
• Court action: Through external attorneys, at its 50% legal proceedings fee, when settlement fails.

Is Skycop worth it?

Skycop is worth it only if its membership, Skycop Care, or its service suits you more than the fee: on a €600 claim it keeps €264 and €300 if the case goes to court. The alternatives below publish lower fees.

What are the alternatives to Skycop?

Four claims companies set beside Skycop on the same facts, each with a lower standard fee:

• AirHelp: The most Trustpilot reviews here: 245,323. Fee: 35%, including VAT; Trustpilot 4.5 from 245,323 reviews.
• FlyClaims: A 20% fee, VAT included. Fee: 20%, including VAT.
• ClaimFlights: The same flat 25% fee in court. Fee: 25%, plus VAT; Trustpilot 4.2 from 501 reviews.
• SkyRefund: 1,600,000+ passengers helped since 2017. Fee: 35%, including VAT; Trustpilot 4.5 from 4,194 reviews.

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