Flight compensation Air France:
Paris — Larnaca

Legal right to compensation: Air France flight between Paris and Larnaca

If your trip departing from Charles de Gaulle International Airport and arriving at Larnaca International Airport operated by Air France was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

Given the route between Paris and Larnaca (2 981 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Air France.

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 France is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

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

Check your actual arrival time at Larnaca. If Air France made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Larnaca International Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Also note that the distance of 2 981 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Air France to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Larnaca.
• 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 all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Paris - Larnaca trip is due to an internal strike within Air France, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Air France is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Charles de Gaulle International Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

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

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

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

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

How long does it take to get the 400 € 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 Paris 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.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Air France convictions, which is a decisive advantage.