Flight compensation company EUclaim has been declared bankrupt by the district court in Arnhem.
The company, which files claims on behalf of passengers facing flight disruptions, had previously applied for a suspension of payments.
According to the court-appointed trustee, EUclaim ran into financial trouble because airlines began proactively informing passengers of their compensation rights for delays and cancellations.
This change removed a substantial part of EUclaim’s market.
The trustee is currently focusing on securing a restart for the business.
Staff remain at work, and EUclaim customers will continue to receive their payouts for successful claims.
Search for a buyer
Eight parties have approached the trustee with an interest in taking over the company.
Founded in Arnhem in 2007, EUclaim assists airline passengers with claims regarding flight delays, rebookings, and cancellations.
The agency operates on a no-cure, no-pay basis, charging customers a fee only when a claim succeeds.
The company analyses more than 13 million flight and weather data records each day to support its cases.
In recent years, the organisation handled claims during the 2022 baggage disruptions at Schiphol Airport and following flight cancellations caused by severe winter weather earlier this year.
If you need help with an outstanding claim, see where to get legal advice in Amsterdam.