Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Paris — Dublin

How to claim your money from Aer Lingus on Paris (CDG) → Dublin (DUB)

No one enjoys being stranded in the terminal. If Aer Lingus didn't honour its scheduled times for your Paris - Dublin flight, the law is on your side.

The good news is, for this journey of 785 km, Regulation CE 261/2004 obliges Aer Lingus to provide financial compensation. On a short-haul flight like this, a specific compensation tier applies.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

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.

Note: only extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather, airspace closures, security threats) relieve Aer Lingus from payment. Otherwise, the payout is owed.

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

The 3-hour threshold is calculated when the aircraft doors open at Dublin Airport. If this applies and the cancellation wasn't caused by force majeure, Aer Lingus must pay you 250€.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport without an immediate alternative entitles you to the same 250€ payout.

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 Paris 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

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

The right to care is a crucial provision of the EU text. Regardless of the 250€ question, if the delay drags on at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Aer Lingus is obliged to provide coupons for food and drink.

If your replacement flight is only the next day, Aer Lingus must also cover your hotel night close to Charles de Gaulle International Airport and the shuttle transfer between the airport and accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Aer Lingus?

The solo claim with Aer Lingus to obtain 250€ rarely succeeds without a well-documented case. Even on a short-haul, the procedure can be tricky.

Concretely, the process is straightforward: you input your route info Paris-Dublin, the expert checks your eligibility, then takes charge until you receive your 250€.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

A frequent concern is about how long it takes. A claim sent yourself to Aer Lingus's claims team can take several weeks, even months before you get a response.

If your case is well-documented regarding the Paris → Dublin disruption, certain platforms even purchase your claim. You receive your money in 2 days!

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

A refusal is never final. It's often a test in the claims process that professionals overcome routinely. Refuse to let this barrier deprive you of your 250€ rightfully owed.

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