EU261 · VY
Vueling flight compensation
IAG group. Spanish jurisdiction is claimant-friendly relative to the EU average.
Typical amounts
€250 / £220 · €400 / £350
Set by distance under Art 7(1), per passenger.
Regulator
AESA (Spain)
Free escalation if the airline refuses or ignores you.
Registered in
Spain
Relevant to arrivals into the EU or UK from outside.
Where to send it
Online form; AESA complaint if refused.
What they tend to argue
- Spanish five-year limitation is among the longest, so old claims are frequently still live.
- AESA rulings are non-binding.
Claim it yourself first
- Write to Vueling quoting the article. “I am claiming under Article 7 for a delayed arrival on [flight] on [date].” Free, and you keep the whole amount. Use the template.
- Give them 28 days and diary the deadline.
- Refuse a voucher offered in place of cash.
- Escalate free to AESA (Spain) if they refuse.
- Only then consider a claims service.
On short-haul European claims this is the cheaper of the two services. Doing it yourself costs nothing and keeps the full amount — use a service once you have hit a wall.
Questions
How much compensation can I claim from Vueling?
The amount depends on flight distance, not on the airline and not on your fare. Vueling routes typically fall in the €250 / £220 · €400 / £350 range under Article 7.
How do I claim compensation from Vueling?
Online form; AESA complaint if refused. Write first, quoting Article 7 and your flight number, and allow 28 days before escalating to AESA (Spain).
Which regulator covers Vueling?
AESA (Spain). You can also complain to the enforcement body of the country you departed from.