Flight compensation Alitalia:
Bologna — Lisbon

Legal right to compensation: Alitalia flight between Bologna and Lisbon

The BLQ - LIS route operated by Alitalia experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

By taking off from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 807 km determines your legal compensation level.

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 Alitalia.

How to know if the flight Alitalia Bologna - Lisbon is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Bologna and Lisbon 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 Bologna, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Alitalia to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Lisbon.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Bologna 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 strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Bologna - Lisbon trip is due to an internal strike within Alitalia, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Alitalia is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Alitalia 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 Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Alitalia?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Alitalia boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Alitalia. 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 Alitalia's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Alitalia convictions, which is a decisive advantage.