Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Air Moldova:
Lisbon — Chisinau

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Chi?in?u International Airport (KIV) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim your compensation for Air Moldova Lisbon - Chisinau

Your compensation claim for the Air Moldova flight from Lisbon to Chisinau is likely valid. Flight disruptions is frustrating for every passenger.

The passenger protection under CE 261/2004 kicks in automatically when Air Moldova fails its obligations on the 3 198 km route from Lisbon to Chisinau.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
  • Arrival airport: Chi?in?u International Airport (KIV)
  • Flight distance: 3 198 km (~3h60)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

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 Moldova Lisbon - Chisinau is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Chisinau. If Air Moldova made you wait more than three hours at Chi?in?u International Airport, your entitlement is confirmed.

Watch out for traps: Air Moldova might try to offer a voucher in exchange. Don't accept anything before checking with a legal professional.

What are the conditions for Air Moldova to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Lisbon, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Air Moldova compensation

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In every scenario, close examination of records will establish whether the conditions were genuinely exceptional. On a medium-haul, rerouting alternatives often exist.

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

On top of the {financial compensation|400€ indemnity}, EU regulation mandates what is known as a duty of assistance. If your flight is held at Lisbon Portela Airport, Air Moldova must supply you free of charge with meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity the waiting time.

The full package of assistance includes: refreshments, hot meals if the delay warrants it, two free communications, and accommodation plus transfers if the flight is postponed. Everything paid by Air Moldova.

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

Airlines like Air Moldova 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 Moldova Lisbon-Chisinau?

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

A frequent concern is about how long it takes. A claim sent yourself to Air Moldova's claims team can take several weeks, even months before you get a response.

The online procedure of specialist platforms automates admin: scan your boarding pass, e-sign, and automatic tracking from start to finish.

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

An unfounded refusal from Air Moldova is a practice that experts know perfectly how to counter by invoking the relevant provisions of Regulation 261.

Don't let Air Moldova to keep the {money|400€} that is rightfully yours. Every day that passes doing nothing is time gained for {the airline|Air Moldova} and a missed opportunity for your finances.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Lisbon - Chisinau

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Air Moldova flight from Lisbon to Chisinau?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LIS and KIV being 3 198 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Air Moldova?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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