UK261 vs EU261
After Brexit the UK kept EU261 almost word-for-word as UK261. The rules and thresholds match; the differences are which flights each covers, the currency, and who enforces it. (As of 2026-10-05.)
| UK261 | EU261 | |
|---|---|---|
| Applies to | Flights departing the UK; arrivals into the UK on UK/EU airlines | Flights departing the EU; arrivals into the EU on EU airlines |
| Currency | Pounds (£) | Euros (€) |
| Short (≤1,500 km) | £220 | €250 |
| Medium (1,500–3,500 km) | £350 | €400 |
| Long (>3,500 km) | £520 | €600 |
| Delay threshold | 3 hours at arrival | 3 hours at arrival |
| Enforcer | Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) | National enforcement body per country |