Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Ibiza — Stuttgart
Was your flight between Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.
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Air Berlin passengers Ibiza-Stuttgart: your guide to get compensated
If your journey from Ibiza Airport to Stuttgart Airport operated by Air Berlin was disrupted, you are not alone when dealing with the carrier.
With 1 259 km between Ibiza Airport and Stuttgart Airport, EU regulation grants you a fixed indemnity of 250€ per passenger.
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: Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Arrival airport: Stuttgart Airport (STR)
- Flight distance: 1 259 km (~1h34)
- Applicable compensation: 250 €
CE 261/2004 is one of the most robust passenger protection laws globally. Every eligible passenger should taking advantage of it.
How to know if the flight Air Berlin Ibiza - Stuttgart is eligible?
Be sure to keep your flight records for the Air Berlin IBZ→STR flight. They constitute the indispensable proof of your entitlement.
What many don't know: you have 5 years in France to submit your request against Air Berlin for the Ibiza-Stuttgart flight. Don't think it's too late even after several months.
What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?
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Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Stuttgart.
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Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
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Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Ibiza airport.
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Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Air Berlin (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).
Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Ibiza, 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 strike action by Air Berlin's flight staff is deemed part of the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 250€.
Even if the 250€ are not owed due to an external strike at Ibiza, care (food/accommodation) remains mandatory Air Berlin. This is a separate right.
What are your rights at Ibiza airport in case of prolonged wait?
If Ibiza Airport becomes your temporary home because of Air Berlin, know that your basic needs must be met by the airline. Assistance is due from 2 hours for flights of this distance.
The complete chain of care comprises: drinks and snacks, full meals proportionate to the wait, calls or emails, and hotel with shuttles if an overnight stay is needed. All of this paid by Air Berlin.
Steps: how to get your 250 € from Air Berlin?
It is essential to save your Air Berlin ticket and every email related to the delay at Ibiza Airport. These documents are vital for building your case.
If you lack availability for months of back-and-forth, outsourcing your case to legal experts is the most effective way to see your 250€ arrive in your bank account.
How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?
Many claimants wait more than half a year for a response from Air Berlin. An specialist can significantly speed things up.
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What to do faced with silence or refusal from the airline?
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Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Ibiza - Stuttgart
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