Flight compensation Air Moldova:
Rome — Chisinau

Air Moldova passengers Rome-Chisinau: your guide to get compensated

You travelled with Air Moldova from Rome to Chisinau and the flight was disrupted? EU law mandates compensation when the airline is at fault.

With 1 441 km between Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport and Chi?in?u International Airport, EU regulation grants you a fixed indemnity of 250€ per passenger.

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.

Good to know? Even if Air Moldova is a airline based outside the EU, if the flight takes off from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport, CE 261 applies in full.

How to know if the flight Air Moldova Rome - Chisinau is eligible?

Three criteria are required to establish your right to 250€: {delay exceeds 3h at Chisinau|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Air Moldova is responsible for|the fault lies with} Air Moldova.

What many don't know: you have several years to submit your request against Air Moldova for the Rome-Chisinau flight. Don't think it's too late even after several months.

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 Rome airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Air Moldova (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Air Moldova compensation

Don't be misled by Air Moldova's vague terms: a "wildcat" or declared strike is the operational burden of the airline. On this short-haul, the internal/external strike distinction is the same.

A strike by ATC services at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport or European ATC is an external cause over which Air Moldova has no control.

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

Most travellers are unaware that Air Moldova is obliged to provide them meals, drinks and communications from the first hours at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. It's a right, not a favour.

Even in force majeure cases, the right to assistance at Rome still applies. The hotel must be provided if Air Moldova delays your flight overnight.

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

The battle to recover 250€ from Air Moldova starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Air Moldova doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

Thousands passengers have already recovered their indemnity through these services. Join them for Air Moldova Rome→Chisinau?

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

The paradox: the longer Air Moldova delays paying your 250€, the more the final bill risks growing in penalties. Lawyers exploit this fact to force the airline's hand.

By choosing a "No Win, No Fee" service, you take no risk. If the 250€ aren't recovered, you owe nothing. As transparent as that.

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

Don't believe Air Moldova's letter stating that Rome's airport was hit by weather without checking official reports.

Specialist lawyers have a extensive catalogue of judgments against Air Moldova, which is a decisive advantage in negotiations.