Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Almeria — Palma de Mallorca

How to be compensated by Air Berlin on the Almeria (LEI) - Palma de Mallorca (PMI) line

From Almeria airport, your departure with Air Berlin to Palma de Mallorca didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Fortunately, for this specific route with a distance of 538 km, EC Regulation 261/2004 requires Air Berlin to pay you financial compensation.

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.

Too few travelers claim their due (less than 15% on average). Don't let this compensation fly away: the procedure, although sometimes administratively heavy on the company side, is an absolute right for the consumer.

How to know if the flight Air Berlin Almeria - Palma de Mallorca is eligible?

The compensation for flight LEI-PMI is compensation for lost time and not a simple refund of airport taxes.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Air Berlin sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Almeria, the 250 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Air Berlin compensation

Not all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Almeria - Palma de Mallorca trip is due to an internal strike within Air Berlin, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Air Berlin is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 250 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

The right to assistance is a crucial provision of the European text. Even before speaking of your 250 €, if the delay stretches at Almeria airport, Air Berlin is required to distribute vouchers to eat and drink.

If your new flight is not scheduled until the next day, the company must also take care of your hotel night near Almeria and the transfer by taxi or bus between the airport and the place of accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Air Berlin?

The amicable route with Air Berlin to recover 250 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of Air Berlin.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Air Berlin. An expert can reduce this time by half.

A collective action on the Air Berlin flight from Almeria can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

Don't take Air Berlin's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.