Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — Bourgas

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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Regularly, many passengers suffer delays on Dublin - Bourgas with Aer Lingus. Most don't know they can claim financial compensation.

Thanks to Directive CE 261, passengers suffering from disruptions on a 2 754 km route can demand a statutory compensation from {the carrier|Aer Lingus}.

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: Burgas Airport (BOJ)
  • Flight distance: 2 754 km (~3h27)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Airlines like Aer Lingus rely on passengers not knowing to dodge these payouts. Don't make it easy by asserting your rights now.

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

For an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Bourgas, schedule adherence is a duty of result. A delay of 3 hours activates the right to {financial compensation|the 400€ payout}.

Save your proof of booking for the Aer Lingus DUB→BOJ flight — they are essential to prove 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 Bourgas.
  • 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

The CJEU has definitively ruled: staff strikes are not force majeure for carriers. This precedent is authoritative across all 27 EU member states.

Remember that the burden of proof lies with Aer Lingus. It is up to the airline to prove that the delay of your Dublin→Bourgas flight was caused by a genuinely extraordinary event.

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

During those long hours in the terminal at Dublin Airport, know that Aer Lingus has a legal obligation to ensure your comfort. This covers meals, but also the ability to make two calls free of charge.

Don't hesitate to request this assistance at {the airline's|Aer Lingus's} counter. If refused and you advance costs for accommodation at Dublin Airport, save your invoices carefully for reimbursement.

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

Remember that Aer Lingus must process your claim within weeks. Prolonged silence itself constitutes a legal argument in your favour.

Concretely, the process is straightforward: you input your route info Dublin-Bourgas, the expert checks your eligibility, then takes charge until you receive your 400€.

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.

Think about it: without lifting a finger, experts operate to recover your 400€ for the Aer Lingus Dublin-Bourgas flight. That's the luxury of delegation.

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

It is quite common for Aer Lingus's systems to refuse by default your initial claim under a generic pretext that is unfounded.

{Facing a refusal|If Aer Lingus persists}, three options exist: approaching the aviation authority, mediation, or court proceedings. An expert will guide you the most effective channel for {your situation|the Dublin→Bourgas case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Dublin - Bourgas

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 Bourgas?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between DUB and BOJ being 2 754 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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