The Airline Complaint Email Structure That Got Me $1,500 in Compensation

Airline compensation emails follow a predictable structure. After testing multiple formats, this structure had the highest success rate. Subject: EC261 / DOT Compensation Claim - Flight [Number] - [Date]. First paragraph: Flight details (date, route, flight number, booking reference). Second paragraph: What happened with precise timing (e.g., "Flight was delayed 6 hours and 23 minutes, departing at 4:23 PM instead of 10:00 AM"). Third paragraph: The regulation you are citing and the specific amount you claim. Fourth paragraph: Your bank details for payment. Attach your boarding pass and booking confirmation as PDF. This structure makes it easy for the airline to process your claim without asking follow-up questions. Airlines receive thousands of claims. The easier you make it, the faster you get paid.