Flight compensation Air France:
Paris — Tbilisi

Compensation & claim for Air France: Paris to Tbilisi

A cancellation on Air France Paris → Tbilisi qualifies you for up to 400€. Check how to claim.

European legislation upholds passenger rights. For 3 366 km, the statutory payout applies if {the airline is at fault|Air France bears responsibility}. Your flight falls within the medium-haul tier.

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.

Since the Sturgeon ruling of 2009, delays over 3 hours are treated the same as cancellations regarding payout entitlement. This greatly broadened the scope of the regulation.

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

To verify if your journey between Paris and Tbilisi qualifies for compensation, the main criterion is the delay at destination ({not the departure delay|measured at Tbilisi International Airport}). It must be greater than 3 hours.

Even if Air France offers a replacement flight, the 400€ indemnity remains owed if the final delay at Tbilisi is over the 180-minute threshold.

What are the conditions for Air France to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Tbilisi.
• 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

Don't be misled by Air France's vague terms: a "spontaneous" or declared strike is the operational burden of the airline. Regardless of distance, the principle remains identical for strikes.

A strike by ATC services at Charles de Gaulle International Airport or European ATC is an external cause over which Air France has no control.

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 400€ question, if the delay drags on at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Air France is obliged to provide coupons for food and drink.

The complete chain of care comprises: drinks and snacks, full meals proportionate to the wait, calls or emails, and hotel with shuttles if an overnight stay is needed. All of this at the expense of Air France.

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

Airlines like Air France have whole departments specialised in deterring unassisted passengers. Against this imbalance, having an ally makes all the difference.

Over 150,000 passengers have obtained their compensation through expert partners. Join them for Air France Paris-Tbilisi?

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Patience is often key. Airlines receive a huge volume of claims every week and your Paris to Tbilisi International Airport case can stall if you remain passive.

A collective action on the Air France flight from Paris can also be a way to {get your funds|recover your 400€} faster.

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

Statistically over 60% of initial refusals from Air France are unfounded against an expert taking over. Don't give up at the first obstacle.

{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-Tbilisi case}.