Flight compensation Alitalia:
Rome — Chicago

Claim and compensation for flight Alitalia Rome - Chicago

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

Given the route between Rome and Chicago (7 742 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Alitalia.

Why are you entitled to 600 €?

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 airline, if the flight takes off from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Alitalia Rome - Chicago is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Alitalia offers you a voucher for your Rome - Chicago flight, you can still claim the 600 euros cash provided by law.

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

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 600 €.

Even if 600 € is not payable due to an external strike at Rome, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Alitalia.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

Your forced stay at Rome shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your FCO-ORD trip.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Alitalia?

For your Rome - Chicago trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Alitalia staff at the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport counter during the incident.

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

How long does it take to get the 600 € compensation?

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Alitalia. An expert can reduce this time by half.

A collective action on the Alitalia flight from Rome can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.