Traditional — EU261
TP
Claim from TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal is the best airline in the world for claim processing in 2025. It resolves claims in 7-21 days and actively collaborates throughout the out-of-court process. Difficulty VERY LOW — if your flight meets the requirements, receiving compensation is straightforward.
Common incidents
- Frequent delays on transatlantic routes
- Cancellations on European routes
- Congestion at Lisbon hub
Response time
7-21 days
Best airline in the world for claim processing 2025
Common rejection reasons
- Few grounds for rejection — TAP has the best resolution rate
- In rare cases they claim verifiable extraordinary circumstances
- May take longer if flight documentation is missing
Tips to claim
- TAP is the most cooperative airline in the market — a well-presented claim resolves in 7-21 days.
- The supervisory authority in Portugal is INAC; for flights from Spain, AESA is also competent.
- Keep receipts for additional expenses: TAP reimburses them quickly.
EU261 COMPENSATION
How much you can claim by incident type
Flight cancellation
€250–600
If the airline cancels your flight with less than 14 days notice and it is not due to force majeure.
More on cancellationsDelay over 3 hours
€250–600
If you arrive at your destination more than 3 hours later than the original schedule.
More on delaysOverbooking
€250–600
If the airline involuntarily denies you boarding due to excess bookings.
More on overbooking
WHY AVIFLY
Specialists in passenger rights
Our legal team handles out-of-court claims with only 15% + VAT on what is recovered, and litigation with 30% + VAT. No win, no fee.
EU261
European regulation specialists
15%
Lowest out-of-court commission
100%
Digital process — no paperwork
Claim your rights with AviFly
You only need a few minutes and basic flight data to verify if you're entitled to compensation. We handle everything for you.
Check compensationNo upfront cost
Only 15% + VAT if we win