Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air Baltic:
Riga — Tbilisi

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Disrupted Air Baltic flight Riga ✈ Tbilisi: claim your compensation

Every year, thousands of passengers face disruptions on Riga → Tbilisi with Air Baltic. Few realise they can claim a legal payout.

Your compensation amount doesn't depend on the ticket price. Only the distance of 2 260 km dictates the indemnity under EU law.

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: Riga International Airport (RIX)
  • Arrival airport: Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
  • Flight distance: 2 260 km (~2h50)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Note that this regulation applies regardless of any cabin class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight Air Baltic Riga - Tbilisi is eligible?

Concretely, to qualify, your real landing at Tbilisi International Airport must have been recorded more than 3 hours late the scheduled time.

Keep your proof of booking for the Air Baltic RIX→TBS flight — they are essential to prove you were present at boarding at Riga.

What are the conditions for Air Baltic to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Air Baltic compensation

In practice, pilot strikes at Air Baltic are situations where {compensation is almost certain|your chances of getting 400€ are high}. Experts know this and can use it for your case.

Even if the 400€ are not payable due to an external strike at Riga, assistance (meals/hotel) stays mandatory Air Baltic. Keep this in mind.

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

Once the delay reaches the regulatory threshold, i.e. 3 hours for flights between 1500 and 3500 km, Air Baltic must automatically provide the regulatory care to all passenger{s} waiting at Riga.

If your replacement flight is only the next day, Air Baltic must also cover your hotel night close to Riga International Airport and the shuttle transfer between the airport and accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Air Baltic?

Asserting your rights against Air Baltic demands tenacity. Silence or template replies are common tactics.

Through expert tools, your case can be initiated in a few clicks. Their algorithms instantly analyse Air Baltic's flight data for Riga-Tbilisi.

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

Some passengers wait over 6 months for a response from Air Baltic. An expert can significantly speed things up.

By choosing a "No Win, No Fee" service, you take no risk. If the 400€ aren't recovered, you owe nothing. As transparent as that.

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

Don't believe Air Baltic's letter stating that Riga's airport was hit by weather without checking official reports.

Specialist lawyers have a extensive catalogue of judgments against Air Baltic, which is a decisive advantage in negotiations.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Riga - Tbilisi

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Air Baltic flight from Riga to Tbilisi?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between RIX and TBS being 2 260 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 Air Baltic?

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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