Flight compensation Air Malta:
London — Malta

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

The LHR - MLA route operated by Air Malta experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 2 103 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Air Malta.

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

To determine if your trip between London and Malta 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 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 London 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

Not all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your London - Malta trip is due to an internal strike within Air Malta, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

Even if 400 € is not payable due to an external strike at London, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Air Malta.

What are your rights at London 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.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, this right to assistance at London remains valid. The hotel is due if Air Malta offsets your flight by one night.

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

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

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 400 € arrive in your bank account.

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

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

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

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the London - Malta line.

In the last instance, it is the summons to court that often unlocks the payment. The company Air Malta will always prefer to compromise and pay the 400 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.