Flight compensation American Airlines:
Milan — London

Claim and compensation for flight American Airlines Milan - London

If your trip departing from Linate Airport and arriving at London Heathrow Airport operated by American Airlines was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from Linate Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 981 km determines your legal compensation level.

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.

Did you know? Even if American Airlines is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Linate Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight American Airlines Milan - London is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at London. If American Airlines made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at London Heathrow Airport, your claim is legitimate.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Milan, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for American Airlines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your American Airlines compensation

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

A strike by weather services at Linate Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which American Airlines has no control.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking American Airlines for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Your forced stay at Milan shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your LIN-LHR trip.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from American Airlines?

For your Milan - London trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by American Airlines staff at the Linate Airport counter during the incident.

By entrusting your case regarding flight LIN-LHR 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 Milan to London Heathrow Airport can drag on if you don't follow up.

A collective action on the American Airlines flight from Milan 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 Milan - London 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.