Skycop vs ClaimFlights: which should I choose?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 4 November 2026
Skycop charges 44% including VAT, 50% with legal proceedings; ClaimFlights charges a flat 25% plus VAT, the same in court, bearing court and lawyer costs. ClaimFlights' Trustpilot rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 501 reviews and Skycop's 2.8 from 8,698.
Skycop vs ClaimFlights: which should I choose?
ClaimFlights publishes a lower percentage, though VAT is added on top, keeps it the same in court and has the higher Trustpilot rating on these facts. Skycop suits a claimant with a claim under Turkish, Canadian or Brazilian rules, which ClaimFlights does not name among the claims it pursues, or who wants its Skycop Care membership.
- Skycop: A claims company based in Vilnius.
- ClaimFlights: The same flat 25% fee in court.
What do they charge?
Fee if it wins
- Skycop: 44% including VAT on its standard price list (€110 on a €250 claim, €264 on €600); 30% on its Brazil price list.
- ClaimFlights: 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
- Skycop: 50% including VAT with legal proceedings on its standard price list (€300 on a €600 claim).
- ClaimFlights: No extra fee: the flat 25% stays the same if it goes to court; it bears court and lawyer costs.
If the claim fails
- Skycop: 'You won't have to pay if we don't win.'
- ClaimFlights: 'If we do not win, we charge nothing. Period.'
What are their reviews like?
Trustpilot
- Skycop: 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- ClaimFlights: 4.2 out of 5 from 501 reviews, newest review 13 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
How and when do they pay out?
How it pays you
- Skycop: By bank transfer after the airline pays and the fee is deducted; Bank details submitted in your account.
- ClaimFlights: Paid to the customer's bank account once the claim is won ('compensation is paid directly to you'); Bank details are requested only after a win.
How long a claim takes
- Skycop: No fixed time: it can take a couple of weeks, but if the claim goes to court the process can last for years.
- ClaimFlights: Out of court: 'we often can pay in less than 3 months'.
What do they claim for?
Rules it claims under
- Skycop: 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).
- ClaimFlights: Claims are pursued under EU261; UK261, US DOT rules and the Montreal Convention are explained as other regimes.
Flights outside Europe
- Skycop: Canada APPR: up to CAD 1,000 (large airlines) or CAD 500 (small), denied boarding up to CAD 2,400.
- ClaimFlights: EU261 covers flights departing an EU airport on any airline (including United, Delta, American, Emirates) and flights arriving in the EU from outside only on EU airlines.
How far back
- Skycop: 'there is no universal three-year deadline'; Time limits depend on national law.
- ClaimFlights: UK 6 years; 'at least 3 years' in many other European countries, counted from the end of the year.
Do they go to court?
Lawyers
- Skycop: Brazil: Skycop may refer a claim to 'an external Attorney'; 'Skycop is not a law firm'.
- ClaimFlights: Partner lawyers: 'our contracted lawyer' and 'partner lawyers across Europe' take cases to court.
Court action
- Skycop: Through external attorneys, at its 50% legal proceedings fee, when settlement fails.
- ClaimFlights: Partner lawyers across Europe take the case to court at no extra cost; it cites a 'litigation track record against budget airlines through German courts' and a 'cross-border legal network'.
Who are they?
Registered company
- Skycop: UAB Skycop.com (also written 'UAB SkyCop'), Lithuanian legal entity code 304423851, VAT code LT100010589213.
- ClaimFlights: Claim Flights GmbH (trading as ClaimFlights), HRB 21397, registered in Bonn, Germany.
Based in
- Skycop: Vilnius, Lithuania.
- ClaimFlights: Bonn, Germany.
Founded
- Skycop: 2017, by its own account.
- ClaimFlights: 2014, by its own account.
What are the alternatives to Skycop and ClaimFlights?
Three more claims companies, on the same facts, if neither fits:
- 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.
- MYFLYRIGHT: A choice of commission or instant payout. Fee: 25%, plus VAT; Trustpilot 4.5 from 4,760 reviews.
Skycop vs ClaimFlights: the questions people ask
How much does each take of a €600 claim?
Skycop's price list says €264, or €300 with legal proceedings, VAT included; ClaimFlights takes €150 plus VAT, in or out of court.
Where is each based?
Skycop in Vilnius, Lithuania; ClaimFlights in Bonn, Germany.
How much does Skycop charge?
Skycop publishes a fee of 44%, including VAT. 50% including VAT with legal proceedings on its standard price list (€300 on a €600 claim).
How much does ClaimFlights charge?
ClaimFlights publishes a fee of 25%, plus VAT. No extra fee: the flat 25% stays the same if it goes to court; it bears court and lawyer costs.
What are Skycop reviews like?
On Trustpilot, 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
What are ClaimFlights reviews like?
On Trustpilot, 4.2 out of 5 from 501 reviews, newest review 13 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
Can I claim without either 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.
Are Skycop or ClaimFlights partners of Uncompromised Travel?
No. Neither paid to be on this page and no company on it is a partner of Uncompromised Travel.
How current is this page?
Each fact was read on 20 October 2026. Fees and terms change, so check the company's own terms before you sign.
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