Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — Rome

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Legal right to compensation: Aer Lingus flight between Dublin and Rome

Your claim for compensation for the Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

By taking off from Dublin Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 886 km determines your legal compensation level.

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: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO)
  • Flight distance: 1 886 km (~2h21)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Aer Lingus.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Aer Lingus offers you a voucher for your Dublin - Rome flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 400 € 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 Rome.
  • 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.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Aer Lingus is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Dublin Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € 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.

By entrusting your case regarding flight DUB-FCO to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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

Airlines like Aer Lingus sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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

Don't take Aer Lingus's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

In the last instance, it is the summons to court that often unlocks the payment. The company Aer Lingus will always prefer to compromise and pay the 400 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Dublin - Rome

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 Rome?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between DUB and FCO being 1 886 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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