Flight compensation Air France:
Boston — Paris

Air France passengers Boston-Paris: what to do to file a claim

If your flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport flown by Air France was impacted, you are not alone when dealing with the airline.

Seize this entitlement: the Air France flight Boston → Paris (5 534 km) entitles you to 600€ compensation under EU regulation.

Why are you entitled to 600 €?

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.

CE 261/2004 is one of the most robust passenger protection laws globally. Every eligible passenger should taking advantage of it.

How to know if the flight Air France Boston - Paris is eligible?

Three criteria are required to establish your right to 600€: {delay exceeds 3h at Paris|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Air France is responsible for|the fault lies with} Air France.

What many don't know: you have several years to submit your request against Air France for the Boston-Paris flight. Don't think it's too late even after several months.

What are the conditions for Air France to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Air France compensation

The issue of strikes is a frequent sticking point in compensation cases. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Air France's own staff (pilots, cabin crew) and an third-party strike.

However, if ground handlers at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport or screening personnel take action, this constitutes an extraordinary circumstance. In this scenario, the 600€ are not owed.

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

Once the delay reaches the regulatory threshold, i.e. 4 hours for flights over 3500 km, Air France must automatically provide the regulatory care to all passenger{s} waiting at Boston.

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

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Air France?

It is essential to save your Air France ticket and every email related to the delay at General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. These documents are vital for building your case.

This is precisely why specialists and LegalTech platforms exist. By using a specialist partner, you check your flight instantly and hand over all formalities to obtain your 600€ stress-free.

How long does it take to get the 600 € compensation?

The reality is stark: on average, a passenger acting alone takes 4 to 8 months to obtain their 600€ from Air France. Via a specialist, the time falls to 1 to 2 months.

If your case is particularly strong regarding the Boston - Paris incident, some services buy out your right to compensation. You get your payout in 2 days!

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

Air France's use of complex legal jargon is often a tactic to push travellers to abandon their 600€. For the larger long-haul amounts, refusals are almost systematic at first.

For your 600€, don't settle with Air France without the advice of a professional who knows the full scope of your claim for Boston→Paris.