Flight compensation Aer Lingus:
Shannon — Manchester

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

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

By taking off from Shannon Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 450 km determines your legal compensation level.

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.

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 Shannon - Manchester is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Aer Lingus offers you a voucher for your Shannon - Manchester flight, you can still claim the 250 euros cash provided by law.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 250 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Aer Lingus to compensate you?

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

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Aer Lingus staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Shannon Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 250 € will not be due.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Shannon Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

Your forced stay at Shannon shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your SNN-MAN trip.

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Aer Lingus boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Shannon Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

By entrusting your case regarding flight SNN-MAN to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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

Don't be surprised if you don't hear back within fifteen days of your request. The average time observed for a company like Aer Lingus to validate a complex file often varies between four and twelve weeks.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a major LegalTech player is that they can speed up this process thanks to automated formal notice systems and the constant threat of legal proceedings.

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

An unfounded refusal from Aer Lingus is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Aer Lingus is often more striking.