Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Tel-aviv — Berlin

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) 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 Tel-aviv - Berlin

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

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 2 871 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: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
  • Arrival airport: Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL)
  • Flight distance: 2 871 km (~3h35)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Remember that this law applies whether you are traveling in economy or business class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

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

For an Air Berlin flight from Tel-aviv to Berlin, punctuality is a performance obligation. A delay of 180 minutes triggers the right to financial compensation of 400 €.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Air Berlin sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International Airport, the 400 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Tel-aviv, 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 Ben Gurion International 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 Tel-aviv - Berlin flight.

What are your rights at Tel-aviv 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 Tel-aviv.

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

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

The amicable route with Air Berlin to recover 400 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

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 TLV-TXL 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 €.

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 Tel-aviv - Berlin

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 Tel-aviv to Berlin?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between TLV and TXL 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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