Flight KL643 Cancelled March 12 2026 – €600 Compensation Eligible
Flight KL643 operated by KLM was cancelled on March 12 2026. Route: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to New York JFK. Scheduled departure 16:05, scheduled arrival 00:20 next day.
Status: Cancelled. Distance: 5,857 km. Regulation: EC261/2004. Compensation: €600 per passenger.
This flight departed from Amsterdam, an EU airport, making EC Regulation 261/2004 fully applicable to all passengers regardless of nationality.
Extraordinary circumstances: None identified. The cancellation appears to be within airline control and therefore compensation is not excluded.
Claim window: 3 years from March 12 2026 under Dutch law.
Passengers on KL643 on March 12 2026 are entitled to €600 compensation. Sky Pro Claims handles EC261 claims on a no-win no-fee basis. Start your claim at skyproclaims.com.
Flight KL643 — Amsterdam to New York JFK
March 12, 2026 · Cancelled · EC261/2004 applies
Compensation Verdict: Eligible — €600 per passenger
Flight KL643 on March 12, 2026 was cancelled with no actual departure recorded. Under EC Regulation 261/2004, passengers are entitled to €600 compensation per passenger. KLM operates this route from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) — an EU airport — making EC261 fully applicable regardless of passenger nationality.
Why Is the Compensation €600?
EC261/2004 sets compensation based on flight distance. The AMS–JFK route is 5,857 km, which exceeds the 3,500 km threshold for long-haul international flights departing the EU.
| Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €250 |
| 1,500 – 3,500 km | €400 |
| Over 3,500 km (AMS–JFK = 5,857 km) | €600 ✓ |
Claim Window — Don't Wait
Under EC Regulation 261/2004, you have 3 years from the date of disruption to file your claim. For flight KL643 on March 12, 2026, the deadline is March 12, 2029. We recommend starting your claim as soon as possible to avoid losing your entitlement.