Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Belfast — Palma de Mallorca

Legal right to compensation: Aer Lingus flight between Belfast and Palma de Mallorca

If your trip departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Palma De Mallorca Airport operated by Aer Lingus was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from George Best Belfast City Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 795 km determines your legal compensation level.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

The European Regulation EC 261/2004 is very strict regarding air passenger rights. The amount of fixed compensation does not depend on the price of your ticket, but only on the flight distance.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Aer Lingus.

How to know if the flight Aer Lingus Belfast - Palma de Mallorca is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Belfast and Palma de Mallorca entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 400 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Palma de Mallorca.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Belfast airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Aer Lingus (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Aer Lingus compensation

Don't be fooled by Aer Lingus's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Even if 400 € is not payable due to an external strike at Belfast, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Aer Lingus.

What are your rights at Belfast airport in case of prolonged wait?

During these long hours of waiting in the George Best Belfast City Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

Your forced stay at Belfast shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your BHD-PMI trip.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Aer Lingus?

Starting a procedure against Aer Lingus for a flight from Belfast to Palma de Mallorca can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 400 € arrive in your bank account.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Airlines like Aer Lingus sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

A collective action on the Aer Lingus flight from Belfast can also be a way to get your funds faster.

What to do faced with silence or refusal from the airline?

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.