Operating extensive European point-to-point networks from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Luton (LTN), easyJet is governed by UK Regulation 261 and EU261. Passengers facing delays of 3+ hours, last-minute cancellations under 14 days, or involuntary bumping are legally entitled to statutory bank transfers up to £520.
As a United Kingdom licensed carrier, easyJet is strictly governed by Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 as retained in UK domestic law (UK261). For flights departing UK airports or departing European Union gateways, passengers enjoy comprehensive statutory cash protection in Pounds Sterling (£220, £350, or £520 per passenger).
Passengers traveling on easyJet qualify for direct statutory cash compensation under the following conditions:
Airlines routinely reject claims by citing "unexpected technical defects" or "mechanical issues." Under binding European Court of Justice jurisprudence (Wallentin-Hermann v Alitalia, Case C-549/07), routine component breakdowns, hydraulic leaks, engine warnings, and software failures are inherent to the operation of an air carrier. easyJet cannot evade compensation liability for mechanical problems unless the defect was caused by hidden manufacturing design flaws or acts of sabotage.
Regardless of what caused the delay (even in genuine bad weather or air traffic control strikes), easyJet is legally obligated under Article 9 of EU261 to provide free meals, refreshments, two telephone calls/emails, and overnight hotel accommodations with round-trip ground transportation if you are stranded overnight. Never throw away itemized receipts for food or lodging.
CJEU Folkerts ruling: claim up to €600 for connecting flight misconnects on through-tickets.
Cash bumping rules: up to $1,550 cash under US DOT and €600 under European EU261.
Pilot and cabin crew strikes are NOT extraordinary circumstances under CJEU Case C-28/20.
Complete article-by-article legal commentary and national limitation statutes.