Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Malaga — Shannon

Legal right to compensation: Aer Lingus flight between Malaga and Shannon

If your trip departing from Malaga and arriving at Shannon Airport operated by Aer Lingus was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

Given the route between Malaga and Shannon (1 815 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Aer Lingus.

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.

This is not a commercial gesture from Aer Lingus, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Aer Lingus Malaga - Shannon is eligible?

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

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Malaga, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Shannon.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Malaga 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

Don't be fooled by Aer Lingus's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Even if 400 € is not payable due to an external strike at Malaga, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Aer Lingus.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Aer Lingus for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

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

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

Starting a procedure against Aer Lingus for a flight from Malaga to Shannon can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

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

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

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Aer Lingus on your smartphone.

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Aer Lingus convictions, which is a decisive advantage.