Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — Arrecife

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Lanzarote Airport (ACE) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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How to be compensated by Aer Lingus on the Dublin (DUB) - Arrecife (ACE) line

From Dublin Airport airport, your departure with Aer Lingus to Arrecife didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Thanks to the European CE 261 text, passengers who are victims of these issues on a trip of 2 786 km have the right to demand flat-rate compensation from the carrier.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Dublin Airport (DUB)
  • Arrival airport: Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
  • Flight distance: 2 786 km (~3h29)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

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 Dublin - Arrecife is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Lanzarote Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Aer Lingus owes you 400 €.

Keeping your travel documents for the Aer Lingus DUB-ACE flight is crucial to prove that you were present at boarding at Dublin.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Dublin, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

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 Dublin, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Aer Lingus.

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

The right to assistance is a crucial provision of the European text. Even before speaking of your 400 €, if the delay stretches at Dublin Airport airport, Aer Lingus is required to distribute vouchers to eat and drink.

Some passengers are unaware that transportation between the hotel and Dublin Airport terminal is also included in the legal package due by Aer Lingus.

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

Getting justice against carrier Aer Lingus requires perseverance. No response or standardized refusals are common tactics.

Partner LegalTech services have tools to check actual Aer Lingus flight logs and contradict false weather excuses.

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

Patience is often the watchword. Airlines receive thousands of requests weekly and processing your file for the flight from Dublin to Lanzarote Airport can drag on if you don't follow up.

A collective action on the Aer Lingus flight from Dublin 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 Dublin - Arrecife line.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Aer Lingus convictions, which is a decisive advantage.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Dublin - Arrecife

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Arrecife?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between DUB and ACE being 2 786 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Aer Lingus?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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