Flight compensation Air Malta:
Moscow — Malta

Claim and compensation for flight Air Malta Moscow - Malta

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

Given the route between Moscow and Malta (2 827 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Air Malta.

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

How to know if the flight Air Malta Moscow - 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 2 827 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 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 Moscow 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 Moscow - 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 Moscow, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Air Malta.

What are your rights at Moscow 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

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

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

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?

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Air Malta. An expert can reduce this time by half.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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

Don't take Air Malta's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.