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Package Holiday Compensation Calculator

Last updated: April 2026

Type of claim

Holiday details

Total compensation estimate

£5,250

Per person: £2,625

Claim breakdown

Full refund
£3,000
Cancellation compensation
£2,250
Ruined holiday compensation
£0
Flight delay compensation
£0
Out-of-pocket expenses
£0
Total
£5,250

How to claim

  1. Complain to the package organiser in writing and use the word complaint in the subject line
  2. Give the organiser 28 days to respond and include receipts, photos, booking documents, and notes of what went wrong
  3. Escalate to ABTA, ATOL, or the organiser ADR scheme if the response is missing or unfair
  4. Consider a small claim if the dispute is still unresolved and the claim is within the court limit

Package holiday claims: usually 2 years from return date under package travel terms.

Use our Small Claims Calculator ->

ATOL protection note

If your package holiday was ATOL protected and the operator collapsed, you can claim a full refund from the CAA regardless of other compensation.

What are my rights if my package holiday is cancelled?

If an organiser cancels your package holiday, you are entitled to a refund within 14 days. Depending on the circumstances and notice period, you may also be able to claim compensation.

Can I claim for a ruined holiday?

Yes. If significant problems during your package holiday were not remedied, you can claim for loss of enjoyment. The amount depends on the severity and duration of the problem.

What is flight delay compensation?

UK261 gives fixed compensation where eligible flights arrive more than 3 hours late and the delay was within the airline control. Amounts depend on flight distance.

What does this mean?

This calculator is designed to help you understand the likely number before you make a decision or start an application.

Your result should be checked against official UK guidance, especially if your circumstances include dependants, exemptions, prior leave, or a complex immigration history.

Treat the figure as a planning tool rather than legal advice. Where the answer affects an application deadline or major payment, speak to an authorised adviser.

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