Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Dublin — Tenerife

Full breakdown: Aer Lingus claim Dublin → Tenerife

If your flight from Dublin Airport to Tenerife South Airport flown by Aer Lingus was impacted, legal remedies exist when dealing with the airline.

Seize this entitlement: the Aer Lingus flight Dublin → Tenerife (2 945 km) entitles you to 400€ compensation under EU regulation.

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.

CE 261/2004 is one of the most advanced consumer protection frameworks in the world. All affected travellers would benefit from making use of it.

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

Make sure to keep your travel documents for the Aer Lingus DUB-TFS flight. They are the essential proof of your presence on board.

A little-known fact: you have 5 years in France to file your claim against Aer Lingus for the Dublin→Tenerife flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

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

In practice, cabin crew walkouts at Aer Lingus are cases where {compensation is almost certain|your chances of getting 400€ are high}. Specialists master this distinction and can exploit it in your favour.

Even if the 400€ are not owed due to an external strike at Dublin, care (food/accommodation) remains mandatory Aer Lingus. This is a separate right.

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

Too many passengers don't know that Aer Lingus must offer them sustenance and contact means throughout the delay at Dublin Airport. It's a legal obligation, not a bonus.

In case of a next-day flight delay, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers to and from Dublin Airport are fully at the airline's expense.

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

The battle to recover 400€ from Aer Lingus starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Aer Lingus doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

If you don't have the time for lengthy email exchanges, delegating your claim to specialists is the fastest way to see your 400€ credited in your account.

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

Some passengers wait over 6 months for a response from Aer Lingus. An expert can cut the delay considerably.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400€ to a trusted partner, you spare yourself months of waiting and the stress of seeing your case ignored, as chasing are handled by legal experts.

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

Data shows that a majority of first rejections from Aer Lingus don't hold up when challenged by a documented counter-claim. Don't stop at the first hurdle.

If you are confident of your eligibility, you can approach the national aviation body of the departure country, or better still, escalate the case to court with a specialist legal counsel.