Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — San Francisco

Procedure: Aer Lingus flight compensation from Dublin to San Francisco

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

Fortunately, for this specific route with a distance of 8 183 km, EC Regulation 261/2004 requires Aer Lingus to pay you financial compensation.

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.

Remember that this law applies whether you are traveling in economy or business class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

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

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at San Francisco International Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Aer Lingus owes you 600 €.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Aer Lingus sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Dublin Airport, the 600 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

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

A work stoppage of Aer Lingus crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 600 €.

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 600 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

In addition to financial compensation, the European regulation guarantees what is called a 'right to care.' If your flight is delayed departing from Dublin Airport, Aer Lingus must provide you with free meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity given the delay.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Dublin Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

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

The amicable route with Aer Lingus to recover 600 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

Don't fill out complex forms on the Aer Lingus website. Go through a passenger defense portal to secure your 600 € indemnity.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Aer Lingus. An expert can reduce this time by half.

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?

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

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.