EU261 / UK261 · No win, no fee
VS3977 flight compensation
Virgin Atlantic flight VS3977 is a scheduled service operating from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Check your VS3977 flightQuick facts
- Flight number
- VS3977
- Airline
- VS
- ICAO airline code
- VIR
- Origin airport
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
- Destination airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Distance category
- Long-haul
- EU261 protection
- No
- UK261 protection
- No
- Aircraft
- A339
- Schedule snapshot
- 2 Sept 2026, 01:45 – 2 Sept 2026, 11:50
About VS3977
Passengers travelling on Virgin Atlantic flight VS3977 between Seattle and Paris may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.
How much compensation can you receive?
Passengers on VS3977 may be entitled to compensation depending on the route, disruption and final arrival delay.
Passenger rights under EU261
Passenger-rights protection for VS3977 depends on the departure airport, destination, operating airline and circumstances of the disruption.
When are you entitled to compensation?
Eligible passengers travelling on VS3977 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the Seattle to Paris route are met.
VS3977 compensation statistics
The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to VS3977.
Per passenger under EU261.
Arrival delay normally required.
Applies on eligible European flights.
What happens after you submit your claim?
Once your VS3977 claim has been submitted, FlightClaimly guides you through the compensation process.
- 1
Submit your claim
You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.
- 2
FlightClaimly reviews the case
We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.
- 3
The airline responds
The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.
- 4
You receive your payout
If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.
How the claim process works
- 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
- 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
- 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
- 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
- 5Upload your supporting documents.
- 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.
Common VS3977 disruption types
- ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
- ✓ Flight cancelled
- ✓ Missed connection
- ✓ Denied boarding
- ✓ Technical problems
- ✓ Operational disruption
- ✓ Crew shortage
- ✓ Strike
- ✓ Bad weather
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight?
Yes. If your flight arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control, you may be entitled to compensation under EU261 or UK261.
How much compensation can I receive?
Depending on the flight distance and the circumstances, you may be entitled to €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
What documents do I need?
Usually your booking confirmation or boarding pass is enough to get started. In some cases we may request additional documentation.
How long does the claim process take?
Every airline is different. Some claims are resolved within a few weeks, while others may take several months if they are disputed.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. FlightClaimly works on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Seattle (SEA) → Paris (CDG)
- approx. 8,050 km · Long-haul (over 3,500 km)
- €600 (EU261) or £520 (UK261), depending on the airline · EU261 or UK261 depending on the airline · A339 · London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
VS 3977 (VS3977) is sold by Virgin Atlantic. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.
VS3977 departs from United States and lands in France. If Virgin Atlantic also operates the flight, UK261 may apply, as Virgin Atlantic is a UK airline. If another airline operates it, that airline decides.
With about 8,050 km between SEA and CDG (long-haul (over 3,500 km)), compensation may be €600 (EU261) or £520 (UK261), depending on the airline, if you are entitled to it. All amounts
Does EU261 apply to Virgin Atlantic flight VS 3977?
It depends on the operating airline. If Virgin Atlantic operates the flight, UK261 may apply, as Virgin Atlantic is a UK airline.
Who operates Virgin Atlantic flight VS 3977?
In our data, Virgin Atlantic is the airline selling VS3977. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.
Was VS 3977 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?
Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If VS3977 was part of a connecting journey on one booking, distance is counted from the first departure airport to the final destination, and the delay is counted on arrival at the final destination. The distance band (short-, medium- or long-haul) follows that distance and may then differ from this leg (€600 (EU261) or £520 (UK261), depending on the airline).