Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Alitalia:
Gothenborg — Paris

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim and compensation for flight Alitalia Gothenborg - Paris

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

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 1 156 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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: Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
  • Arrival airport: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
  • Flight distance: 1 156 km (~1h27)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

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 Gothenborg - Paris is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Paris. If Alitalia made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, your claim is legitimate.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Gothenborg, 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 Paris.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Gothenborg airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Alitalia (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Alitalia compensation

A work stoppage of Alitalia crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 250 €.

A strike by weather services at Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Alitalia has no control.

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

If Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Alitalia, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at Gothenborg shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your GOT-CDG trip.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Alitalia?

Starting a procedure against Alitalia for a flight from Gothenborg to Paris can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

By entrusting your case regarding flight GOT-CDG to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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

Patience is often the watchword. Airlines receive thousands of requests weekly and processing your file for the flight from Gothenborg to Charles de Gaulle International Airport can drag on if you don't follow up.

By entrusting the recovery of your 250 € 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?

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Gothenborg - Paris line.

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

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Gothenborg - Paris

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 Gothenborg to Paris?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between GOT and CDG being 1 156 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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