Crucially, it's about when you arrive, not when you leave. You'll start being eligible for compensation if your flight arrives three hours (or more) later than scheduled. So if you're on a flight that takes off four hours late but lands two hours 55 minutes late, you won't be eligible.
What happens if your flight is delayed by 2 hours?
Your right to care when your flight is delayedIf your flight is delayed by 2 hours or more, then the carrier must provide you with meals and refreshments or a voucher, which you may use at a restaurant at the airport or in the vicinity of the airport.
What happens if a plane is delayed?
How late can a plane be delayed?
The US Department of Transportation imposes a fine of up to US$27,500 per passenger for planes left on the tarmac for more than three hours without taking off or four hours for international flights. However, passengers are not entitled to direct monetary compensation under US law when a delay occurs.
How much is a flight delay compensation over 6 hours?
Can I Claim If My Flight Was Delayed By 6 Hours? Yes. As long as there were no extraordinary circumstances then the airline should pay you delayed flight compensation for a 6 hour delay. You also are entitled to a full refund.
Do airlines compensate for delays?
U.S. airlines aren't required to compensate passengers for flight delays. Refunds are only guaranteed for entirely canceled flights (assuming the passenger opts not to be rebooked by the airline). There's also no legal requirement for airlines to offer additional flight delay compensation.