Easyjet Overbooking Compensation

Were you refused boarding by Easyjet due to overbooking?

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If you were refused entry onto your Easyjet flight against your will, you may be entitled to up to €600 in compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 — plus care and assistance at the airport.

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What is overbooking?

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Overbooking happens when an airline sells more tickets than the available seats on the aircraft. This is a common industry practice, as airlines expect some passengers to miss their flights.

If everyone shows up, there aren’t enough seats — and some passengers are denied boarding against their will.

 If you are involuntarily bumped from your flight, you are legally entitled to compensation and assistance.

When are you entitled to overbooking compensation from Easyjet?

Under EU Regulation 261/2004, you can claim compensation if:

• You had a valid booking and checked in on time
• Boarding was denied against your will
• The flight departed from the EU, or was operated by an EU airline arriving in the EU
• The denial wasn’t due to extraordinary circumstances or your own conduct (e.g., missing documents)

Easyjet overbooking: what are your care rights at the airport?

If you’re denied boarding, Easyjet must immediately offer you:

• Meals and refreshments
• Access to phone calls or email
• Hotel accommodation if you must wait overnight
• Transport between the hotel and airport

These rights apply regardless of the reason for the boarding denial.

More about Easyjet

EasyJet is a British low-cost powerhouse that helped revolutionise European air travel. Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the airline began with just two leased aircraft flying between London and Scotland. Today, it is one of Europe’s largest carriers, known for its iconic orange branding and high-volume short-haul operations.

Headquartered at London Luton Airport, easyJet operates a fleet of 347 aircraft, flying to 157 destinations across more than 35 countries, particularly strong in the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Spain. The airline is a member of the European Low Fares Airline Association and a major competitor to Ryanair on intra-European routes.

In the 2024 fiscal year, easyJet reported £9.3 billion in revenue and £452 million in net profit, carrying over 82 million passengers. It also announced plans to continue modernising its fleet with more Airbus A320neo aircraft, as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.

Fast Facts:

- easyJet was the first European airline to sell tickets exclusively online, pioneering the digital booking model now standard across the industry.

- Its frequent flyer program, easyJet Plus, offers perks like speedy boarding and allocated seating — rare for ultra-low-cost carriers.

- The airline has a strong presence at Gatwick, Geneva, Milan Malpensa, and Berlin Brandenburg — four of its busiest hubs.

- Despite being a low-cost airline, easyJet is one of the few budget carriers to offset all domestic flight emissions on a voluntary basis.

- In 2025, easyJet was again among the top 3 low-cost airlines in Europe by passenger numbers, behind only Ryanair.

Despite its success, the airline faces growing criticism for delays, cancellations, and inconsistent service, especially during peak holiday periods and air traffic control strikes. These issues have made easyJet one of the most frequently claimed-against airlines under EU Regulation 261/2004.