Flight compensation Alitalia:
Beirut — Milano

Full breakdown: Alitalia claim Beirut → Milano

If your flight from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to Malpensa International Airport flown by Alitalia was impacted, legal remedies exist when dealing with the airline.

With 2 620 km between Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and Malpensa International Airport, CE 261 guarantees a lump-sum compensation of 400€ per person.

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 Alitalia is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

How to know if the flight Alitalia Beirut - Milano is eligible?

Three conditions must be met to trigger your right to 400€: {delay exceeds 3h at Milano|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Alitalia is responsible for|the fault lies with} Alitalia.

A little-known fact: you have several years to file your claim against Alitalia for the Beirut→Milano flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for Alitalia to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Alitalia compensation

Not all strike{s} exempt the airline from its obligations. If your Beirut - Milano delay was caused by an staff strike at Alitalia, the CJEU have confirmed that this entitles you to a payout.

Important nuance: if the cancellation is directly attributable to airport staff, Alitalia is exempted from the obligation to pay the 400€ compensation, while maintaining its duty of assistance.

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

During that interminable wait in the hall at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, remember Alitalia has a duty to look after you. This includes food, but also the right to free communications at no cost.

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

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Alitalia?

The battle to recover 400€ from Alitalia starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Alitalia doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

The key advantage: they absorb 100% of the risk and only charge when the 400€ case is won.

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

Stay determined despite Alitalia's non-response. It's a calculated strategy to make you abandon. Statistics show that the majority of passengers drop their claim before resolution.

By handing over the recovery of your 400€ to a professional service, you avoid long delays and the anxiety of seeing your case shelved, as follow-ups are handled by aviation law professionals.

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

Don't believe Alitalia's letter stating that Beirut's airport was hit by weather without checking official reports.

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