Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Birmingham — Dublin

How to be compensated by Aer Lingus on the Birmingham (BHX) - Dublin (DUB) line

Have you experienced a major inconvenience during your trip between Birmingham and Dublin with Aer Lingus? A flight delayed by several hours, a last-minute cancellation, or overbooking can ruin your plans.

Thanks to the European CE 261 text, passengers who are victims of these issues on a trip of 322 km have the right to demand flat-rate compensation from the carrier.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

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.

Too few travelers claim their due (less than 15% on average). Don't let this compensation fly away: the procedure, although sometimes administratively heavy on the company side, is an absolute right for the consumer.

How to know if the flight Aer Lingus Birmingham - Dublin is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Dublin Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Aer Lingus owes you 250 €.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Birmingham International Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 250 €.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Dublin.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Birmingham 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

A work stoppage of Aer Lingus crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 250 €.

A strike by weather services at Birmingham International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Aer Lingus has no control.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. Aer Lingus must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Birmingham.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Birmingham International Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Aer Lingus?

The formal notice letter and the collection of evidence of delay at Dublin Airport airport (boarding pass, certificate) are mandatory steps to face the airline.

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of Aer Lingus.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Aer Lingus. An expert can reduce this time by half.

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

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Birmingham - Dublin line.

In the last instance, it is the summons to court that often unlocks the payment. The company Aer Lingus will always prefer to compromise and pay the 250 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.