Flight compensation Air Malta:
Istanbul — Malta

Legal right to compensation: Air Malta flight between Istanbul and Malta

If your trip departing from Istanbul and arriving at Luqa Airport operated by Air Malta was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

Given the route between Istanbul and Malta (1 407 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Air Malta.

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 Malta is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Istanbul, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Air Malta Istanbul - Malta is eligible?

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

Also note that the distance of 1 407 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Air Malta to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Malta.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Istanbul airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Air Malta (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Air Malta compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Air Malta staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Istanbul airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 250 € will not be due.

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

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

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

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Air Malta boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Istanbul airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 250 € without stress.

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

Don't be surprised if you don't hear back within fifteen days of your request. The average time observed for a company like Air Malta to validate a complex file often varies between four and twelve weeks.

Recovering 250 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Air Malta systems.

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

The use of complex legal jargon by Air Malta is often a maneuver to encourage the traveler to abandon their 250 €.

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