Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Berlin — Tel-aviv

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Get your Air Berlin flight compensation for the route Berlin - Tel-aviv

From Berlin-Tegel International Airport airport, your departure with Air Berlin to Tel-aviv didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Fortunately, for this specific route with a distance of 2 871 km, EC Regulation 261/2004 requires Air Berlin to pay you financial compensation.

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: Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL)
  • Arrival airport: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
  • Flight distance: 2 871 km (~3h35)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This flat-rate scale was designed to discourage airlines from changing their schedules without compelling reasons. Do not hesitate to assert this little-known but powerful regulation.

How to know if the flight Air Berlin Berlin - Tel-aviv is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Ben Gurion International Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Air Berlin owes you 400 €.

Keeping your travel documents for the Air Berlin TXL-TLV flight is crucial to prove that you were present at boarding at Berlin.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Air Berlin compensation

A work stoppage of Air Berlin crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

Even if 400 € is not payable due to an external strike at Berlin, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Air Berlin.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. Air Berlin must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Berlin.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Berlin-Tegel International Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

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

Getting justice against carrier Air Berlin requires perseverance. No response or standardized refusals are common tactics.

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 400 € compensation?

Airlines like Air Berlin sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Berlin - Tel-aviv line.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Air Berlin convictions, which is a decisive advantage.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Berlin - Tel-aviv

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Air Berlin flight from Berlin to Tel-aviv?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between TXL and TLV being 2 871 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 Berlin?

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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