Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air Berlin:
London — Mulhouse

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim and compensation for flight Air Berlin London - Mulhouse

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

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 720 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Arrival airport: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL)
  • Flight distance: 720 km (~0h54)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

This is not a commercial gesture from Air Berlin, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Air Berlin London - Mulhouse is eligible?

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

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from London, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Air Berlin compensation

If your Air Berlin flight from London Heathrow Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

The nuance is subtle, but essential. By calling on specialized lawyers, they will check the actual flight causative factors in the aeronautical databases reported by the captain on the day of your London - Mulhouse flight.

What are your rights at London 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 London shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your LHR-BSL trip.

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Air Berlin boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at London Heathrow Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 250 € arrive in your bank account.

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

A frequent question concerns processing times. A claim filed directly with Air Berlin customer service can take several weeks or even months before getting a response.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a major LegalTech player is that they can speed up this process thanks to automated formal notice systems and the constant threat of legal proceedings.

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

The first refusal from Air Berlin should not discourage you. Very often, passenger services invoke 'weather' by default to test the traveler's determination.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Air Berlin is often more striking.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight London - Mulhouse

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 London to Mulhouse?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LHR and BSL being 720 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € 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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