Flight compensation Air France:
London — Dublin

Legal right to compensation: Air France flight between London and Dublin

If your trip departing from London City Airport and arriving at Dublin Airport operated by Air France was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

Given the route between London and Dublin (478 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.

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

How to know if the flight Air France London - Dublin is eligible?

To determine if your trip between London and Dublin entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from London, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Air France to compensate you?

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

Don't be fooled by Air France's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Even if 250 € is not payable due to an external strike at London, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Air France.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Air France for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Your forced stay at London shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your LCY-DUB trip.

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

For your London - Dublin trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Air France staff at the London City Airport counter during the incident.

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

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

Airlines like Air France sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

A collective action on the Air France flight from London can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

Don't take Air France's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.