KL898 · KLM
KL898 delayed more than 5 hours on November 6: Beijing → Amsterdam
You may be entitled to €600 per passenger.
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PEK Beijing → AMS Amsterdam
7,828 km · Scheduled departure 11:50 (local time) · Also sold as AF8446, MU1635
16 flights seen between October 17 and November 8, 2026: 2 cancelled. Of 14 with a measured arrival time, 1 arrived 3 hours or more late.
Disruptions we verified
- November 6Delayed 5h+Arrived 5 h 10 min late
- November 3Cancelledup to €600Claim for November 3
Earlier, by month
- October 2026Cancelled: 1On days of mass disruption: 1
Older disruptions are shown as monthly counts. Enter your date and we check that day.
Weather at Beijing around departure on November 6
- Wind 10 kt
- Visibility 10 km or more
- no rain, snow or storm reported
Source: the airport’s official weather report (METAR). Whether weather excuses the airline depends on the whole day, and we check it for your claim.
Weather: METAR via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
Your rights right now
- Meals and drinks after 4 hours of waiting.
- A hotel and transport if you have to stay overnight.
- After 5 hours you can cancel the trip and get your money back.
- Keep every receipt.
More KLM flights
- KL605Amsterdam → San Francisco AMS–SFOLast 7 days: 2Latest: Nov 5, 2026
- KL606San Francisco → Amsterdam SFO–AMSLast 7 days: 2Latest: Nov 5, 2026
- KL425Amsterdam → Riyadh AMS–RUHLast 7 days: 2Latest: Nov 3, 2026
- KL1316Warsaw → Amsterdam WAW–AMSLast 3 months: 8Latest: October 2026
- KL1315Amsterdam → Warsaw AMS–WAWLast 3 months: 7Latest: October 2026
- KL1854Munich → Amsterdam MUC–AMSLast 3 months: 5Latest: October 2026
Questions about KL898
Was KL898 delayed or cancelled?
Our flight data shows an arrival more than 5 hours late on November 6, 2026. The log above lists the last 7 days day by day, and earlier disruptions by month.
How much compensation can I get for KL898?
EU Regulation EC 261 sets €600 per passenger for this route (7,828 km). The airline does not pay if the disruption was caused by extraordinary circumstances.
Was the weather the reason?
The airport's weather report around departure: Wind 10 kt, Visibility 10 km or more, no rain, snow or storm reported. Whether weather excuses the airline depends on the whole day, and we check it for your claim.
How long do I have to claim?
It depends on the country. In most of Europe you have at least a year, often several, so a flight from months ago can usually still be claimed.
What if the airline says “extraordinary circumstances”?
Technical faults and crew problems usually don’t count. Many rejections don’t hold up, and we check the facts and take it further.
Can I claim for my whole booking?
Yes. Compensation is paid per passenger, children with their own ticket included.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. Our fee: 30% incl. VAT, only if you get paid (+15% only if court action is needed).
Where does this data come from?
From our own monitoring of the airports we scan: we record cancellations and delays of 3 hours or more, and check each one before it appears here.