Flight compensation Air Berlin:
Zurich — Arrecife

Your entitlement: Air Berlin flight from Zurich to Arrecife

You were due to travel with Air Berlin from Zurich to Arrecife and things went wrong? Regulation CE 261/2004 guarantees a payout in most cases.

With 2 806 km between Zurich and Lanzarote Airport, CE 261 guarantees a lump-sum compensation of 400€ per person.

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 carrier, if the flight departs from Zurich, EU regulation applies completely.

How to know if the flight Air Berlin Zurich - Arrecife is eligible?

Make sure to retain your boarding pass for the Air Berlin ZRH-ACE flight. They are the key proof of your check-in.

A little-known fact: you have several years to file your claim against Air Berlin for the Zurich→Arrecife flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for Air Berlin to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Arrecife.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Zurich 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

Don't be misled by Air Berlin's vague terms: a unannounced or declared strike is the operational burden of the airline. Regardless of distance, the principle remains identical for strikes.

Even if the 400€ are not payable due to an external strike at Zurich, assistance (meals/hotel) stays mandatory Air Berlin. Never forget this.

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

Too many passengers don't know that Air Berlin must offer them sustenance and contact means throughout the delay at Zurich. It's a legal obligation, not a bonus.

In case of a next-day flight delay, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers to and from Zurich are fully at the airline's expense.

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

The battle to recover 400€ from Air Berlin starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Air Berlin doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

If you don't have the time for lengthy email exchanges, delegating your claim to specialists is the fastest way to see your 400€ credited in your account.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Stay determined despite Air Berlin's non-response. It's a calculated strategy to make you abandon. Statistics show that the majority of passengers drop their claim before resolution.

Think about it: without lifting a finger, experts operate to recover your 400€ for the Air Berlin Zurich-Arrecife flight. That's the luxury of delegation.

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

Statistically over 60% of initial refusals from Air Berlin are unfounded against an expert taking over. Don't give up at the first obstacle.

Aviation law experts have a vast record of rulings against Air Berlin, which is a powerful lever in proceedings.