Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Palma de Mallorca — Dublin

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) and Dublin Airport (DUB) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim your compensation for Aer Lingus Palma de Mallorca - Dublin

Your compensation claim for the Aer Lingus flight from Palma de Mallorca to Dublin has strong chances. Flight disruptions is frustrating for every passenger.

Departing from Palma De Mallorca Airport, you are protected by EU law. The distance of 1 686 km determines the amount of your compensation. Your flight sits in the middle bracket.

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: Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI)
  • Arrival airport: Dublin Airport (DUB)
  • Flight distance: 1 686 km (~2h06)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Since the landmark CJEU judgment, significant arrival delays are treated like a cancellation for the right to compensation. This significantly strengthened the reach of CE 261.

How to know if the flight Aer Lingus Palma de Mallorca - Dublin is eligible?

Your entitlement depends on verifiable facts. Official flight records will confirm the exact time of door opening at Dublin Airport.

Be cautious: Aer Lingus may attempt to have you sign a waiver. Don't sign anything without consulting an expert.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Dublin.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Palma de Mallorca airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Aer Lingus (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Palma de Mallorca, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Aer Lingus compensation

A work stoppage by Aer Lingus's crews is considered inherent to the ordinary activity of the carrier and is no longer a valid justification to refuse the 400€.

An aviation law expert can quickly determine whether the strike that disrupted your Aer Lingus Palma de Mallorca-Dublin flight was the airline's responsibility or a third party's.

What are your rights at Palma de Mallorca airport in case of prolonged wait?

The duty of assistance is a essential provision of the EU text. Independently of the 400€ question, if the delay extends at Palma De Mallorca Airport, Aer Lingus must distribute meal vouchers.

Even in force majeure cases, the right to assistance at Palma de Mallorca still applies. The hotel must be provided if Aer Lingus delays your flight overnight.

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

Airlines like Aer Lingus have entire legal teams dedicated to discouraging solo claimants. Facing this asymmetry, being supported changes the game.

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?

Airlines like Aer Lingus often fast-track cases backed by law firms to prevent interest charges. Medium-haul cases have a standard processing timeline.

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

It is not uncommon for Aer Lingus's algorithms to automatically reject your first attempt under a vague excuse without merit.

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Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Palma de Mallorca - Dublin

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 Palma de Mallorca to Dublin?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between PMI and DUB being 1 686 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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