Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Boston — Dublin

Full breakdown: Aer Lingus claim Boston → Dublin

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

Seize this entitlement: the Aer Lingus flight Boston → Dublin (4 803 km) entitles you to 600€ compensation under EU regulation.

Why are you entitled to 600 €?

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.

Did you know? Even if Aer Lingus is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Aer Lingus offers you a travel credit for your Boston → Dublin flight, you can also demand the monetary compensation of 600€ provided by law.

A little-known fact: you have up to 5 years to file your claim against Aer Lingus for the Boston→Dublin flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

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 Boston 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 by Aer Lingus's crews is considered inherent to the ordinary activity of the carrier and is no longer a valid justification to refuse the 600€.

A strike by ATC services at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport or European ATC is an external cause over which Aer Lingus has no control.

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

If General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport becomes your temporary home because of Aer Lingus, know that your basic needs must be met by the airline. On a long-haul like this, assistance is due from 4 hours of delay.

In case of a next-day flight delay, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers to and from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport are fully at the airline's expense.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Aer Lingus?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Aer Lingus boarding pass and all communications regarding the delay at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. These documents are crucial for supporting your case.

This is where lawyers and expert services come in. By engaging a expert service, you assess eligibility in minutes and delegate the entire process to recover your 600€ with peace of mind.

How long does it take to get the 600 € compensation?

Patience is often key. Airlines receive a huge volume of claims every week and your Boston to Dublin Airport case can stall if you remain passive.

A collective action on the Aer Lingus flight from Boston can also be a way to {get your funds|recover your 600€} faster.

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

Statistically over 60% of initial refusals from Aer Lingus are unfounded against an expert taking over. Don't give up at the first obstacle.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.