Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — London

Obtain your Aer Lingus flight compensation for Dublin - London

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

Your compensation amount doesn't depend on the ticket price. Only the distance of 484 km dictates the indemnity under EU law.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

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.

Airlines like Aer Lingus count on your ignorance to avoid paying the compensation. Prove them wrong by claiming your rights today.

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

For an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to London, punctuality is a contractual obligation. A delay of 180 minutes triggers the right to {financial compensation|the 250€ payout}.

Compensation also covers denied boarding. If Aer Lingus oversold the flight and you couldn't board at Dublin Airport, the 250€ payout is automatic.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

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

When industrial action disrupts your journey to London Gatwick Airport, {the airline|Aer Lingus} will often try to refuse the claim. However, a strike by its employees no longer constitutes, according to case law, an exempting circumstance.

The crucial point is always: who is on strike? If {the answer is yes|it's Aer Lingus's employees}, {you're entitled to 250€|compensation is owed}. Otherwise, assistance alone is still required.

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

Once the delay reaches the regulatory threshold, i.e. 2 hours for flights ≤1500 km, Aer Lingus must automatically provide the regulatory care to all passenger{s} waiting at Dublin.

If your replacement flight is only the next day, Aer Lingus must also cover your hotel night close to Dublin Airport and the shuttle transfer between the airport and accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Aer Lingus?

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

To boost your odds of winning, engage a specialist firm. These professionals know the case law and won't be intimidated against Aer Lingus's lawyers.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

On the DUB→LGW line, delays can differ depending on the responsiveness of Aer Lingus's legal department.

The advantage of outsourcing your case to a specialist service is that they can accelerate the process through automated legal notices and the constant threat of court action.

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 counter by invoking the relevant provisions of Regulation 261.

The threat of court action often suffices to {make Aer Lingus yield|unlock payment}. Airlines know that court fees would greatly surpass the 250€ owed.