Flightright review

Flightright is the strongest pick when an airline is likely to fight a claim. The company has been enforcing passenger rights since 2010 and says it has secured over 700 million euros, with a 99% success rate in court. Its success fee is usually 20% to 30% plus VAT, and a 14% solicitor's surcharge applies only when contract lawyers are needed and the case is won. If a settlement leaves lawyers' fees larger than the compensation, Flightright pays the difference. The costs page shows real examples: a couple flying London to Athens with €800 in compensation paid a 27% fee plus VAT and received €533.44. That is roughly two thirds of the award, close to AirHelp's 65%. The fee range means you only learn your exact rate when you submit, which makes side by side comparison harder than with AirAdvisor's flat 30%.

Who it is for

passengers with claims that may need to go to court

Price

No upfront cost; usually 20% to 30% plus VAT, plus 14% if lawyers are needed.

Our success fee is usually 20 to 30% [plus 14% solicitor’s surcharge, if applicable] plus VAT of your total compensation amount.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Success fee usually 20% to 30% plus VAT of the compensation
• 14% solicitor's surcharge only when lawyers are needed and the claim succeeds
• Flightright pays lawyers' fees if they exceed the compensation in a settlement
• Claims accepted up to 3 years after the flight
• Also handles ticket refunds, rebooked flights and missed connections

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Says it has enforced over 700 million euros in compensation since 2010
• Strength: Quotes a 99% success rate in court
• Strength: Worked examples on the costs page show the exact payout
• Weakness: Fee is a range, not one fixed rate, and VAT comes on top
• Weakness: Its own example at 27% plus VAT leaves the passenger about two thirds
• Weakness: Court surcharge of 14% raises the total

Key facts

• Success fee: Usually 20% to 30% plus VAT
• Court surcharge: 14% when lawyers are needed
• Founded: 2010
• Paid out: Over €700 million (company figure)
• Claim window: Up to 3 years back

Where it ranks

Flightright is No. 3 in our Best Flight Compensation Services verdict.