Codeshare flight by non-EU airline. Am I able to claim delay compensation?
I was on a codeshare flight from Mexico City to Barcelona with a layover in Paris. The flight from Mexico City to Paris was operated by Aeroméxico and the flight from Paris to Barcelona was operated by Air France.
My flight to Paris was delayed for 5 hours because we had to wait for a new plane due to the original one having technical difficulties. This caused me to miss my connection. Aeroméxico arranged a hotel for me, and I could continue my travel to Barcelona the next day, causing me to reach my final destination more than 24 hours later than originally planned.
Am I able to claim compensation, given that the delayed flight was operated by a non-EU airline?
Does the fact that the flight was codeshared with an EU airline make any difference?
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Do airlines have to compensate you for delay?
Airlines are not required to compensate passengers when flights are delayed or canceled; U.S. laws only require compensation when a passenger is "bumped" from a flight that is oversold. Many credit cards with travel benefits offer protections that cover flight delays, cancellations and lost or delayed luggage.How much does a flight have to be delayed to get compensation?
For flights within the U.S., if your delay on the tarmac causes you to miss a connection that results in you arriving at your destination more than 3 hours after your original arrival time, you are entitled to compensation per the DOT guidelines.Who does eu261 apply to?
EU Regulation 261 applies to all UK or EU regulated flights. This means it covers all flights departing from a UK or EU airport regardless of the airline you are travelling on.What happens if an airline refuses to pay compensation?
In the event an airline refuses to acknowledge your claim, you need to seek legal advice or file a complaint with the airport's authority. However, you need to understand the reasons for the denial of the claim. Sometimes the extraordinary circumstances are legitimate.How to claim compensation for flight delays
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