DIY comparison
Claim yourself or use a managed flight compensation service?
DIY can be sensible for straightforward claims. A managed service can help when the case is disputed, evidence-heavy, time-sensitive, or when the passenger wants AirReclaim to manage follow-ups and visibility.
Key points
- DIY usually keeps the full recovered compensation but requires more work.
- Managed review charges a success fee only if compensation is recovered under the standard model.
- Ambiguous responsibility, rejections, and escalation often benefit from structured review.
Choose DIY when
The facts are simple, documents are complete, the airline has an easy claim channel, you can track deadlines, and you are comfortable handling the response yourself.
Choose managed review when
The airline rejects the claim, the itinerary is complex, you are missing evidence, escalation may be needed, or you want dashboard status and case-aware support.
AirReclaim fee model
AirReclaim shows the estimated service fee and estimated net payout before authorization. The standard model deducts the fee only from recovered compensation.