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Emirates flight delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600
Emirates operates long-haul flights from Lisbon to Dubai and beyond. While EC 261/2004 applies to Emirates flights departing from EU airports, flights from Dubai are not covered.
Claims reputation
Emirates is generally professional but can be slow with EC 261 claims, as their main operations are outside EU jurisdiction. They tend to pay valid claims for EU-departing flights.
Tips for claiming against Emirates
- Only Emirates flights departing from the EU are covered by EC 261 — return flights from Dubai are not.
- Lisbon to Dubai exceeds 3500km, qualifying for the maximum €600 compensation.
- Emirates may try to apply UAE regulations instead of EC 261 — insist on EU law for EU departures.
Compensation amounts
€250
Under 1,500km
€400
1,500–3,500km
€600
Over 3,500km
Common Emirates routes
LIS-DXB