Compensation in the EU after a delayed flight - In what time frame should compensation be issues?
Recently I had a long delay on a flight. As per the Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 , this entitles me to compensation by the airline.
Within what time frame should this compensation be delivered? It has now been well over two months since I originally requested the compensation.
For other circumstances, such as for re-routing or downgrading, it appears to stipulate that the reimbursement should be payed within seven days:
For example, Right to reimbursement or re-routing states
reimbursement within seven days, ....
Furthermore, as I originally intended to use the compensation for my next flight I opted for the 'voucher' option, which was worth 150% of the compensation amount for flights with the same airline. In my interpretation of the following, this does not change anything in relation to the time frame in which the compensation should be given.
The compensation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be paid in cash, by electronic bank transfer, bank orders or bank cheques or, with the signed agreement of the passenger, in travel vouchers and/or other services.
So, what is the timeframe in which the compensation should be issues?
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So, what is the timeframe in which the compensation should be issues?
Irrelevant question. Most airlines will happily ignore what the rules say unless you somehow force them or put pressure on them.
Most airlines will initially just ignore your claim and hope that you will go away quietly. Then they will drag their feet and delay as much as possible. Your best recourse is to constantly call or contact them and insist on your rights and threatening legal action.
There are also professional companies you can hire to collect for you for a percentage of the proceeds. These companies have a strong history of taking every claim to court, so the airlines are more inclined to pay. This may not work for a voucher though.
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How long does a flight delay have to be to get compensation?
For flights within the U.S., if you are delayed on the tarmac for more than 3 hours, you are entitled to compensation per the DOT guidelines.How long do you have to claim eu261?
EU Reg 261 requires airlines to compensate passengers when flight delays or cancellations result in passengers reaching their final destination more than three hours later than originally scheduled. Passengers are only entitled to claim compensation if the delay or cancellation was within the airline's control.Do airlines have to compensate you for delays?
Under federal law, airlines are obliged to provide a full refund to customers if a flight is significantly delayed and the passenger chooses not to travel.Martin Lewis Explains How Flight Compensation Works | This Morning
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