Claim Compensation from Wizz Air

Don't just fire off an angry email. Wizz Air's system will reject incomplete claims automatically. Gather these specific items before you even open their website.

• Save the Boarding Pass: Digital or paper. This is your contract. No pass, usually no pay.
• Screenshot the Delay: Take a photo of the departure board showing the delay or the cancellation email. You need proof of the time.
• Keep All Receipts: If you bought food or a hotel room because of a delay, keep the itemized receipts. Credit card statements often aren't enough for them.
• Check the Reason: Ask ground staff why it was cancelled. If they say "technical fault," you likely get paid. If they say "weather," it's harder.
• Know Your Bank Details: Have your IBAN and SWIFT/BIC codes ready. Since they are European, they often demand these formats for transfers even to US banks.

Since Wizz Air is a European carrier, you are generally protected by EC Regulation 261/2004, even as a US citizen flying in Europe. This is the gold standard for passenger rights.

• Airlines (EU/US): Under EC 261, if your flight is cancelled less than 14 days before departure or delayed by 3+ hours upon arrival, you are entitled to cash compensation. This is separate from a refund.
  • Short flights (<1,500km): Approx. $270 (€250)
  • Medium flights (1,500km - 3,500km): Approx. $430 (€400)
  • Long flights (>3,500km): Approx. $650 (€600)
• Care & Assistance: After a 2-hour delay, they must provide food and drinks. Overnight delay? They must pay for the hotel and transport.
• Baggage: Under the Montreal Convention, they are liable for lost or damaged bags up to approx. $1,700 (1,288 SDR). You must file a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) at the airport immediately.

Note: This section is focused on US travelers dealing with EU regulations. Compensation amounts are fixed in Euros; dollar values fluctuate.

Subject: Formal Compensation Claim - Flight [Flight Number] - [Date] - [Booking Reference]

To the Wizz Air Claims Department,

I am writing to formally claim compensation under EC Regulation 261/2004 regarding the disruption of my flight [Flight Number] from [Departure Airport] to [Arrival Airport] on [Date].

The flight was [cancelled / delayed by X hours] due to reasons within your control. According to the regulation, I am entitled to €[250/400/600] per passenger.

Passenger Details:

• Name: [Your Name]
• Booking Reference: [6-digit code]
• Seat Number: [Seat]

Additional Expenses: I also require reimbursement for the following expenses incurred due to the delay (receipts attached):

• Meals: $[Amount]
• Hotel: $[Amount]

Please remit the total sum of $[Total Amount] to the bank account listed below within 14 days. If I do not receive a satisfactory response, I will escalate this matter to the relevant National Enforcement Body and AviationADR.

Bank Details: [Bank Name] [IBAN/Account Number] [SWIFT/BIC]

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Phone Number]

Wizz Air is notorious for initially rejecting valid claims or citing "extraordinary circumstances" when it was actually a crew scheduling error. If they say no, do not stop.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Wizz Air is signed up with AviationADR. If they reject your claim or don't reply for 8 weeks, file a case with AviationADR. Their decision is binding on the airline.
• National Enforcement Body (NEB): Report them to the regulator in the country where the flight was supposed to depart (e.g., Civil Aviation Authority in the UK or the equivalent in Hungary).
• Credit Card Chargeback: If you are in the US and they refused a refund for a cancelled flight (service not received), file a dispute with your bank. This is often faster than arguing with their support.
• Social Media Pressure: Post your case number on X (formerly Twitter) and tag them. Public shaming sometimes skips the queue.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this page does not constitute legal advice. We are a consumer advocacy tool, not a law firm.