Quick verdict
ClaimFly: €120 more in your pocket on a €600 claim. EU-focused, lowest commission in the market. Best when your flight was EU-covered.
AirHelp: Bigger brand, wider global coverage (also handles US, UK, Brazilian, Turkish equivalents). Worth it when your route falls outside EU261.
Side by side
| Feature | ClaimFly | AirHelp |
|---|---|---|
| Standard commission | 20% incl. VAT | 35% incl. VAT |
| Legal-action commission | 20% incl. VAT | ~50% incl. VAT |
| Upfront fee | None | None |
| No win, no fee | ✓ | ✓ |
| EU261 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| UK CAA, US DOT, other jurisdictions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Founded | [TBD year] | 2013 |
| Headquartered | Ireland | Germany |
| Mobile app | Web only | iOS + Android |
What €600 actually looks like
| Service | EU261 compensation | Their fee | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClaimFly | €600 | €120 | €480 |
| AirHelp | €600 | €210 | €390 |
You keep €90 more with ClaimFly per €600 claim.
When AirHelp makes more sense
- Your flight was on a non-EU airline arriving in the US — UK CAA / US DOT rules apply, not EU261.
- You want a native mobile app rather than a web form.
- You're claiming for multiple flights across different jurisdictions.
When ClaimFly is the obvious choice
- You flew from an EU airport (any airline), or arrived in the EU on an EU airline.
- You want to keep more of what you're owed.
- You don't need a separate app to fill in a short form.
[TBD — AirHelp's exact current commission may have changed. Verify before publishing.]