Flight compensation Alitalia:
Paris — Dublin

How to claim your money from Alitalia on Paris (CDG) → Dublin (DUB)

No one enjoys being stranded in the terminal. If Alitalia didn't honour its scheduled times for your Paris - Dublin flight, the law is on your side.

Regardless of the fare €50 or €500, the indemnity is fixed: 250€ per passenger. {The distance|The 785 km} is what counts, not the fare. On this short flight, the fixed compensation is guaranteed.

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.

Too few travellers claim what they're owed (less than 15% on average). Don't let this money go unclaimed: the process, despite its complexity, is an absolute right for every passenger.

How to know if the flight Alitalia Paris - Dublin is eligible?

Whether your Alitalia flight Paris-Dublin was delayed or boarding was denied, the 250€ compensation may apply for each case.

Connecting passengers are also protected. If your first Alitalia segment Paris-Dublin causes a knock-on delay, the indemnity is calculated on the overall arrival delay.

What are the conditions for Alitalia to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Alitalia compensation

If your Alitalia flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport was cancelled due to an internal staff strike, you are eligible for {legal compensation|the 250€ payout}.

However, if air traffic controllers at Charles de Gaulle International Airport or security staff go on strike, this is indeed an force majeure situation. In this case, the 250€ cannot be claimed.

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

Here is what Alitalia owes you if your flight is delayed at Charles de Gaulle International Airport: refreshments and food adapted to waiting time, two free communications, and a hotel night if the flight is pushed to the next day.

Lots of travellers are unaware that transfers between the accommodation and the terminal at Charles de Gaulle International Airport is also included in the legal package owed by Alitalia.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Alitalia?

The direct approach with Alitalia to recover 250€ often fails without a solid legal and technical file. Even on a short-haul, the procedure can be tricky.

Partner LegalTech services have tools to verify Alitalia's actual flight records and dismantle unfounded arguments.

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

The reality is stark: on average, a passenger acting alone takes 4 to 8 months to obtain their 250€ from Alitalia. Via a specialist, the time falls to 1 to 2 months.

If your case is particularly strong regarding the Paris - Dublin incident, some services buy out your right to compensation. You get your payout in under 48 hours!

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

Alitalia's use of complex legal jargon is often a tactic to push travellers to abandon their 250€. Refusals are particularly common on short-haul routes, where amounts seem "small" to airlines.

For your 250€, don't settle with Alitalia without the advice of a professional who knows the full scope of your claim for Paris→Dublin.