Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Alitalia:
Figari — Marseille

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Alitalia flight Figari - Marseille: your rights to compensation

Every year, thousands of passengers face disruptions on Figari → Marseille with Alitalia. Few realise they can claim a legal payout.

Your compensation amount doesn't depend on the ticket price. Only the distance of 384 km dictates the indemnity under EU law.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC)
  • Arrival airport: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
  • Flight distance: 384 km (~0h29)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

This fixed compensation system was created to discourage airlines from cancelling flights without compelling reasons. Don't hesitate to assert this little-known but powerful legal tool.

How to know if the flight Alitalia Figari - Marseille is eligible?

Concretely, to qualify, your real landing at Marseille Provence Airport must have been recorded more than 3 hours late the scheduled time.

The 250€ compensation applies per passenger. A family of 4: each person is entitled to {the same amount|250€}. Even on a short flight, families can recover a significant sum.

What are the conditions for Alitalia to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Alitalia compensation

The EU Court of Justice has clearly stated: internal industrial action do not constitute extraordinary circumstances for airlines. This ruling is binding across the entire EU.

An specialist firm can easily identify whether the strike that impacted your Alitalia Figari→Marseille flight is an internal or external cause.

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

On top of the {financial compensation|250€ indemnity}, EU regulation guarantees what is known as a "right to care". If your flight is delayed at Figari Sud-Corse Airport, Alitalia must provide you at no cost with food and drinks proportionate to the delay.

Many passengers don't know that transport between the hotel and the airport of Figari Sud-Corse Airport is also covered in the mandatory care required of Alitalia.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Alitalia?

Asserting your rights against Alitalia demands tenacity. Silence or template replies are common tactics.

Avoid the tedious paperwork on Alitalia's website. Choose a specialist platform to secure your 250€ indemnity. Even for a short flight, expert support makes a difference.

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

Airlines like Alitalia sometimes prioritise cases handled by legal professionals to avoid additional costs. Short-haul claims are sometimes resolved faster.

Technology now allow you to track in real time the progress of your claim against Alitalia through an online dashboard. Short-haul cases are often resolved more quickly.

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

Bear in mind that Alitalia isn't required to substantiate its refusal in its first reply. But as soon as you contest with the right arguments, the burden of proof falls {to the airline|onto Alitalia}.

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

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Figari - Marseille

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Alitalia flight from Figari to Marseille?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between FSC and MRS being 384 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

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

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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