Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Bologna — Dublin

Your entitlement: Aer Lingus flight from Bologna to Dublin

The flight BLQ → DUB by Aer Lingus suffered an incident? Delay, cancellation or overbooking, you may be entitled to a legal payout.

Given the distance between Bologna and Dublin (1 611 km), CE 261 mandates a statutory payout in case of fault by Aer Lingus. Medium-haul flights attract a substantial indemnity.

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.

Good to know? Even if Aer Lingus is a airline based outside the EU, if the flight takes off from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport, CE 261 applies in full.

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

Be sure to retain your flight records for the Aer Lingus BLQ→DUB flight. They constitute the key proof of your entitlement.

What many don't know: you have 5 years in France to submit your request against Aer Lingus for the Bologna-Dublin flight. Don't think it's too late even after several months.

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 Bologna 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

The EU Court of Justice has clearly stated: internal industrial action do not constitute extraordinary circumstances for airlines. This ruling is binding across the entire EU.

It's worth noting that the obligation to prove rests on Aer Lingus. It is the carrier's responsibility to demonstrate that the disruption of your Bologna-Dublin flight results from a truly unforeseeable event.

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

Consider the situation: stuck endlessly at Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport, in uncertainty about the new departure. In this scenario, Aer Lingus cannot leave you without anything. The law forbids it.

The full package of assistance includes: refreshments, hot meals if the delay warrants it, two free communications, and accommodation plus transfers if the flight is postponed. Everything at the expense of Aer Lingus.

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

To get started: submit a written complaint to Aer Lingus's claims department explicitly citing Regulation CE 261/2004 and {the 400€ amount|your specific claim}.

Over 150,000 passengers have obtained their compensation through expert partners. Your turn for Aer Lingus Bologna-Dublin?

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

Stay determined despite Aer Lingus's non-response. It's a calculated strategy to make you abandon. Statistics show that the majority of passengers drop their claim before resolution.

By opting for a platform with no upfront costs, you have nothing to lose. If the 400€ case fails, you pay nothing. It's that simple.

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

Know that Aer Lingus doesn't need to justify its refusal immediately. But when you respond with documentation, the obligation to prove shifts {to the airline|onto Aer Lingus}.

{Facing a refusal|If Aer Lingus persists}, three paths are available: filing with the national CAA, an ombudsman, or legal action. An professional will determine the best route for {your situation|the Bologna-Dublin case}.