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Which service leaves the most for you? Compare fee, transparency, payout and service — including what most comparison sites leave out: the court surcharge.
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€250
Flights up to 1,500 km
e.g. Amsterdam → London
€400
1,500 – 3,500 km
e.g. Brussels → Malaga
€600
Over 3,500 km
e.g. Amsterdam → New York
Per person, for 3+ hours delay at your final destination, cancellation less than 14 days ahead, or denied boarding. Claimable up to 6 years back.
What to look for
The real, all-in price
Not just the fee, but also the often-hidden surcharge if it goes to court.
Payout speed
The sector's biggest complaint. Ask about status updates and the route your money takes.
Do you reach a human?
When things get tricky you want a real handler, not a chatbot wall.
Odds after a rejection
What does the service do when the airline claims 'weather' or 'force majeure'?
The comparison in one table
Three commonly used options side by side. Figures are indicative — always check the current terms.
| tomoclaim | AirHelp | Yource | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee (no win, no fee) | 30% incl. VAT | ± 35% incl. VAT | ± 25–30% incl. VAT |
| Fee if it goes to court | 45% (30%+15%), shown up front | up to ± 50% | up to ± 50% |
| Price visible up front | Yes, full breakdown | Limited | Limited |
| Payout | In-house payout + status | Varies | Varies |
| Contact | Real lawyer | Mostly online | Criticised for reachability* |
| Weather proof (METAR) | Yes | No | No |
| Market | NL/BE | International | NL |
* Yource has been criticised for reachability on consumer TV (incl. Kassa). All figures and practices are indicative and may change — check each provider's current terms. Source: sector overview Sept 2026. We deliberately show our +15% court surcharge up front.
Why the fee isn't the main thing
Fees are close together (25–35%). The real difference is what happens after you sign: how fast you're paid, whether you can reach anyone, and what happens when the airline refuses.
Watch the surcharge for court proceedings in particular — it can push total costs toward 50% and often sits only in the fine print.
The hidden court surcharge
Many services add an extra surcharge if the case goes to court, so you effectively lose close to half your compensation. We show our +15% (45% together) before you sign, so you're never surprised.
What a comparison site often leaves out
Many comparison sites are affiliate-driven: they earn from the service they recommend. So always work out what you keep yourself — with us you see that breakdown straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Which flight claim service is cheapest?
Fees are close together (± 25–35% incl. VAT). Cheap on the fee means little if the court surcharge runs toward 50% or you wait months for your money. Compare the all-in price and the service.
What's the difference between tomoclaim and the rest?
Price visible up front (including the court surcharge), fast in-house payout, a real lawyer when things get tricky, and METAR weather proof to rebut the 'weather' excuse.
Are comparison sites neutral?
Often not — many are affiliate-driven and earn from what they recommend. Work out what you keep yourself; with us you see the full breakdown before you sign.
Can I have a rejected claim redone?
Yes. Airlines reject by default; with weather proof and, if needed, the small-claims court, we take on rejected claims.
Sources and legal basis
- Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, full text (EUR-Lex)
- Court of Justice of the EU, Sturgeon (C-402/07): 3+ hour delays qualify for compensation
- Court of Justice of the EU, Wallentin-Hermann (C-549/07): technical faults are rarely force majeure
- Your air passenger rights (Europa.eu)
Legal framework reviewed on 19 September 2026. This page is general information about EU Regulation 261/2004, not individual legal advice.
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