Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air France:
Gothenborg — Paris

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim and compensation for flight Air France Gothenborg - Paris

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

Given the route between Gothenborg and Paris (1 156 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Air France.

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: Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
  • Arrival airport: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
  • Flight distance: 1 156 km (~1h27)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Did you know? Even if Air France is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Air France offers you a voucher for your Gothenborg - Paris flight, you can still claim the 250 euros cash provided by law.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 250 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

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 Gothenborg airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Air France (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Air France compensation

If your Air France flight from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

In all cases, a precise analysis of flight logs will confirm if the weather or traffic conditions were truly exceptional.

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

If Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Air France, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

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

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

By entrusting your case regarding flight GOT-CDG to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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

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

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Gothenborg - Paris section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

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

For your 250 €, don't compromise with Air France without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Gothenborg.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Gothenborg - Paris

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Air France flight from Gothenborg to Paris?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between GOT and CDG being 1 156 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 France?

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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