Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Istanbul — Nuernberg

Claim and compensation for flight Air Berlin Istanbul - Nuernberg

The SAW - NUE route operated by Air Berlin experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

By taking off from Istanbul, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 712 km determines your legal compensation level.

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.

Did you know? Even if Air Berlin is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Istanbul, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Air Berlin Istanbul - Nuernberg is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Istanbul and Nuernberg entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Also note that the distance of 1 712 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Nuernberg.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Istanbul 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 Istanbul - Nuernberg trip is due to an internal strike within Air Berlin, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

A strike by weather services at Istanbul or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Air Berlin has no control.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Air Berlin for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Your forced stay at Istanbul shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your SAW-NUE trip.

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

For your Istanbul - Nuernberg trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Air Berlin staff at the Istanbul counter during the incident.

By entrusting your case regarding flight SAW-NUE to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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?

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

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.