AirAdvisor fees 2026: what AirAdvisor really costs
AirAdvisor charges a standard success fee of 30% incl. VAT — and 50% in total incl. VAT if your claim has to go to court. Here's the full breakdown, what you'd keep on a typical claim, and how it compares.
What to know
- 30% including VAT for delay, cancellation and denied-boarding claims — the lowest fixed all-in standard fee in this comparison.
- If the case needs external lawyers, the fee becomes 50% in total (incl. VAT).
- Baggage and expense claims cost more: 40%, with a €90 minimum on claims under €225.
- Some banks charge a €30 transfer duty, which the client pays.
AirAdvisor at a glance
| Standard success fee | 30% incl. VAT[source] |
|---|---|
| Fee if it goes to court | 50% in total incl. VAT[source] |
| Other fees | Baggage and expense-reimbursement claims: 40% incl. VAT; Minimum fee on baggage/reimbursement claims only: €90 if under €225 (£80/<£200, $100/<$250, CA$140/<CA$350, AU$140/<AU$350; Romania €50/<€125); never more than the amount recovered; Client bears payout costs (bank commissions, cash/alternative transfer methods); some banks may charge an EUR 30 transfer duty borne by the client; Urgent payout on request: urgency costs borne by the client[source] |
| No win, no fee | Yes[source] |
| Regulations covered | EC 261, UK 261, Montreal Convention, US DOT, Canada (APPR), Turkey, Ukraine, Warsaw Convention (site guide)[source] |
| Stated processing time | Usually up to 6 weeks; up to a year if the airline does not respond or rejects; payout within 30 days of correct bank details[source] |
| Headquarters | Lewes, Delaware, USA (registered office)[source] |
| Founded | Operating since 2017[source] |
| Trustpilot rating | 4.3[source] |
| Trustpilot reviews | 2,600[source] |
What you keep with AirAdvisor
€250 claim
€175
after 30% incl. VAT
€400 claim
€280
after 30% incl. VAT
€600 claim
€420
after 30% incl. VAT
Per passenger, assuming the claim settles without court action. EC 261 compensation is €250, €400 or €600 depending on flight distance.
Alternatives to AirAdvisor
| Company | Standard fee | Court fee | You keep of €400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAdvisor | 30% incl. VAT | 50% in total incl. VAT | €280 |
| Flightright | 20–30% + VAT (about 24–36% incl. VAT) | 34–44% + VAT (a further 14%) | €257–€305 |
| AirHelp | 35% incl. VAT | 50% in total incl. VAT | €260 |
| Skycop | 44% incl. VAT (€110 / €176 / €264 on €250 / €400 / €600) | 50% in total incl. VAT | €224 |
| Compensair | 35% (VAT not stated) | 45% in total (VAT not stated) | — |
| Claim directly with the airline | Free | Your own costs | €400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AirAdvisor charge?
AirAdvisor's standard success fee is 30% incl. VAT of the compensation, rising to 50% in total incl. VAT if the claim goes to court. You pay nothing if the claim fails. (Checked 2026-10-10.)
What happens to AirAdvisor's fee if my claim goes to court?
If the airline refuses to pay and AirAdvisor takes legal action, its fee is 50% in total incl. VAT. Court cases take longer — often several months — but many rejected claims are won this way.
Is AirAdvisor legit?
AirAdvisor is an established claims company based in Lewes, Delaware, USA (registered office), founded in Operating since 2017. It has a Trustpilot rating of 4.3 from 2,600 reviews (checked 2026-10-10). As with any claims company, read the fee terms before you sign.
Can I claim without AirAdvisor?
Yes. You can claim directly from the airline for free and keep 100% of the compensation. A claims company is most useful when the airline rejects or ignores your claim. FlightOwed's free check tells you first whether you're owed anything.
Figures are taken from each company's own published terms and were last checked 2026-10-10; the terms you accept at sign-up always apply. FlightOwed may earn a referral commission from some claims companies. It never changes what you pay.
Sources
- https://airadvisor.com/en/imprint (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://airadvisor.com/en/about-us (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://airadvisor.com/en/pricelist (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://airadvisor.com/en (checked 2026-10-10)
- https://www.trustpilot.com/review/airadvisor.com (checked 2026-10-10)
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