Lufthansa provides compensation for canceled flights under EU Regulation EC 261/2004 if the cancellation occurs less than 14 days before departure and is not caused by extraordinary circumstances like severe weather or political unrest. The compensation amount depends on the flight distance: €250 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 for flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and €600 for flights over 3,500 km. If your flight is canceled, Lufthansa must offer a full refund or an alternative flight to your destination. If the alternative flight causes a delay of three hours or more at the final destination, you may also receive compensation. In addition to this, passengers are entitled to care, such as meals, refreshments, and hotel accommodation if necessary, depending on the length of the delay. Compensation does not apply if the airline informed the passenger of the cancellation more than 14 days in advance or if the reason for the cancellation is beyond the airline’s control. If eligible, passengers can request compensation by submitting a claim through Lufthansa's official customer service channels, including flight details and relevant receipts. Lufthansa reviews the claim and processes compensation accordingly. This rule applies to flights departing from an EU airport or arriving in the EU on an EU-based airline like Lufthansa. Compensation rules are designed to protect passenger rights in case of flight disruptions. Lufthansa follows these rules and provides the required assistance when a flight is canceled under conditions covered by the regulation.