Flight compensation Air France:
Paris — Delhi

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

If your flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flown by Air France was impacted, the law protects you when dealing with the airline.

With 6 565 km between Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport, CE 261 guarantees a lump-sum compensation of 600€ per person.

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.

This is not a goodwill gesture from Air France, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

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

Make sure to retain your boarding pass for the Air France CDG-DEL flight. They are the indispensable proof of your entitlement.

In the case of a cancellation, if you were notified less than 14 days before your departure from Paris, 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 Delhi.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Paris 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

Not every strike{s} release the airline from its duties. If your Paris → Delhi delay was caused by an internal strike at Air France, EU courts have recently ruled that compensation is owed.

A strike by air traffic control at Charles de Gaulle International Airport or Eurocontrol is an independent circumstance over which Air France cannot act.

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

The right to care is a crucial provision of the EU text. Regardless of the 600€ question, if the delay drags on at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Air France is obliged to provide coupons for food and drink.

Your forced stay at Paris should not cost you a single extra cent beyond your original booking for CDG→DEL. On a long-haul, hotel and care are even more important given time zone impacts.

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

First concrete step: send a formal email to Air France's customer service referencing Regulation CE 261/2004 and {the 600€ amount|your specific claim}.

Thousands passengers have already recovered their indemnity through these services. Why not you for Air France Paris→Delhi?

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

Airlines like Air France sometimes prioritise cases handled by legal professionals to avoid interest charges. Long-haul claims, with higher amounts, are sometimes processed more slowly.

Imagine: while you go about your life, lawyers work to secure your 600€ for the Air France Paris→Delhi flight. That's the benefit of a turnkey service.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a standardised negative response is unfortunately the experience of most passengers who act without support for the Paris → Delhi route.

{Facing a refusal|If Air France persists}, three paths are available: filing with the national CAA, an ombudsman, or legal action. An professional will determine the best route for {your situation|the Paris-Delhi case}.