Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Munich — Funchal

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Munich International Airport (MUC) and Madeira Airport (FNC) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Procedure: Air Berlin flight compensation from Munich to Funchal

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

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 2 948 km of flight, the company Air Berlin is subject to a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours or if the flight is cancelled.

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: Munich International Airport (MUC)
  • Arrival airport: Madeira Airport (FNC)
  • Flight distance: 2 948 km (~3h41)
  • 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 Munich - Funchal is eligible?

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

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Munich International Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 400 €.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Munich, 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 Munich International Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Munich International Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 400 € will not be due.

What are your rights at Munich 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 Munich.

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 Munich International Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

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

The formal notice letter and the collection of evidence of delay at Madeira Airport airport (boarding pass, certificate) are mandatory steps to face the airline.

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?

On the MUC-FNC line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Air Berlin's legal department.

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 use of complex legal jargon by Air Berlin is often a maneuver to encourage the traveler to abandon their 400 €.

A claim organization will know exactly how to counter the airline's arguments, having access to certified meteorological histories and traffic reports from Munich International Airport airport to prove their faults.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Munich - Funchal

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 Munich to Funchal?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between MUC and FNC being 2 948 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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