Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Alitalia:
Rome — Malta

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Luqa Airport (MLA) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Refund and compensation Alitalia: route Rome to Malta

The FCO - MLA 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 Malta (689 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Alitalia.

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: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival airport: Luqa Airport (MLA)
  • Flight distance: 689 km (~0h52)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

This is not a commercial gesture from Alitalia, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

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

Check your actual arrival time at Malta. If Alitalia made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Luqa Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 250 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Alitalia to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Malta.
  • 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...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Alitalia compensation

If your Alitalia flight from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 250 € will not be due.

What are your rights at Rome 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Alitalia?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Alitalia boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

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

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

On the FCO-MLA line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Alitalia's legal department.

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Rome - Malta section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

An unfounded refusal from Alitalia is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

For your 250 €, don't compromise with Alitalia without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Rome.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Rome - Malta

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 Rome to Malta?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between FCO and MLA being 689 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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