Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aigle Azur:
Algier — Paris

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Refund and reimbursement for Aigle Azur: Algier to Paris

Denied boarding on Aigle Azur Algier - Paris entitles you to up to 250€. Find out if you're eligible.

The passenger protection under CE 261/2004 kicks in automatically when Aigle Azur fails its obligations on the 1 340 km route from Algier to Paris.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
  • Arrival airport: Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Flight distance: 1 340 km (~1h41)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, making Regulation 261/2004 a powerful tool against failings by carriers like Aigle Azur.

How to know if the flight Aigle Azur Algier - Paris is eligible?

Your eligibility rests on objective criteria. Air traffic logs will verify the precise moment of actual arrival at Paris-Orly Airport.

Note that the distance of 1 340 km fully justifies the 250€ compensation tier. This amount is fixed and {the airline|Aigle Azur} cannot override it through its own general conditions of sale.

What are the conditions for Aigle Azur to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Aigle Azur compensation

Watch out for the classic trap: Aigle Azur may mention a "strike" without specifying whether it was an internal or external strike. This detail is decisive for your {case|right to 250€}.

However, if air traffic controllers at Houari Boumediene Airport or security staff go on strike, this is indeed an force majeure situation. In this case, the 250€ cannot be claimed.

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

On top of the {financial compensation|250€ indemnity}, EU regulation mandates what is known as a duty of assistance. If your flight is held at Houari Boumediene Airport, Aigle Azur must supply you free of charge with meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity the waiting time.

The law is unambiguous: care is never a goodwill gesture from Aigle Azur. It is a legal obligation enforceable in court.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Aigle Azur?

For your Algier → Paris route, precision is crucial. Record the reasons given by Aigle Azur staff at Houari Boumediene Airport during the incident.

Over 150,000 passengers have obtained their compensation through expert partners. Why not you for Aigle Azur Algier-Paris?

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

The facts speak clearly: on average, a passenger without assistance takes over 120 days to recover their 250€ from Aigle Azur. With an expert, this drops to 4 to 8 weeks.

The advantage of outsourcing your case to a specialist service is that they can accelerate the process through automated legal notices and the constant threat of court action.

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

The automated reply from Aigle Azur mentioning weather conditions for your Algier→Paris flight is a classic. Traffic data are public and allow verification each excuse.

Refuse to allow Aigle Azur to retain the {money|250€} that is legally owed to you. The longer you wait without action is a win for {the airline|Aigle Azur} and time lost for you.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Algier - Paris

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Aigle Azur flight from Algier to Paris?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between ALG and ORY being 1 340 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Aigle Azur?

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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