Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — Chicago

Claim and compensation for flight Aer Lingus Dublin - Chicago

The DUB - ORD route operated by Aer Lingus experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Dublin and Chicago (5 895 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Aer Lingus.

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 airline, if the flight takes off from Dublin Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

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

To determine if your trip between Dublin and Chicago entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 600 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Chicago.
• 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...).

The impact of a strike on your Aer Lingus compensation

If your Aer Lingus flight from Dublin Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Dublin Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 600 € will not be due.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Dublin Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, this right to assistance at Dublin remains valid. The hotel is due if Aer Lingus offsets your flight by one night.

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Aer Lingus boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Dublin Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 600 € arrive in your bank account.

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

On the DUB-ORD line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Aer Lingus's legal department.

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Dublin - Chicago section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

An unfounded refusal from Aer Lingus is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

A claim organization will know exactly how to counter the airline's arguments, having access to certified meteorological histories and traffic reports from Dublin Airport airport to prove their faults.