Flight compensation Alitalia:
Yerevan — Rome

Claim and compensation for flight Alitalia Yerevan - Rome

If your trip departing from Zvartnots International Airport and arriving at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport operated by Alitalia was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

Given the route between Yerevan and Rome (2 690 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Alitalia.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

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.

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 Yerevan - Rome is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Alitalia offers you a voucher for your Yerevan - Rome flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 2 690 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Alitalia to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Alitalia compensation

Not all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Yerevan - Rome trip is due to an internal strike within Alitalia, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

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

What are your rights at Yerevan 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 Zvartnots International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Alitalia?

For your Yerevan - Rome trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Alitalia staff at the Zvartnots International Airport counter during the incident.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 400 € arrive in your bank account.

How long does it take to get the 400 € 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 Yerevan can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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 Yerevan - Rome line.

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.