Eligible to get compensation on rebooked EU flight itinerary?
Last week I was to fly from LAX to AMS on United. Due to weather, the itinerary was cancelled 5 hours in advance and United rebooked me on an itinerary departing 3 days later.
I believe that via EU passenger rights I'm eligible for 600€ compensation since I was denied boarding in LAX and the total delay exceeded 4 hours and I'd like info on how to claim that. If I've read correctly, I could also be reimbursed for food and lodging, but luckily I was 'stranded' with family.
Specific questions:
Is compensation due in my case?
How can one verify that a carrier is obligated to abide by the EU passenger rights specified by EC 261/2004? Is it simply any carrier that is licensed to operate in the EU?
What is the procedure for claiming compensation?
What documentation is needed? What documentation is recommended?
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What is the EU compensation for Cancelled flights?
Cancelled flight: request reimbursement and compensation Then, you are entitled to a compensation of: 250\u20ac for flights up to 1500 kilometers, 400\u20ac for flights between 1500 and 3500 km, 600\u20ac beyond 3500 km, provided that you are at least 4 hours late (300 \u20ac for a delay between 3 and 4 hours).What to do if the airline cancels your flight in the EU?
If your flight is cancelled you have the right to choose between reimbursement, re-routing or return. You are also entitled to assistance at the airport.How do I claim compensation from eu261?
Passengers are only entitled to claim under the law if the delay or cancellation was within the airline's control. 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.Can you get compensation for a rebooked flight?
When a flight delay occurs, you are entitled to assistance and a choice between rerouting, reimbursement, or rebooking. If you arrive at your destination more than 3 hours after your scheduled arrival time, you are entitled to the same reimbursement, rerouting, and rebooking structure as a denied boarding.HOW TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR FLIGHT DELAYS| AIRHELP
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