Flight compensation American Airlines:
Paris — New York

Claim your compensation for American Airlines Paris - New York

Your compensation claim for the American Airlines flight from Paris to New York has strong chances. Flight disruptions is frustrating for every passenger.

The passenger protection under CE 261/2004 kicks in automatically when American Airlines fails its obligations on the 5 834 km route from Paris to New York.

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.

This cornerstone regulation of EU transport law protects over 900 million journeys annually. Despite this, the vast majority never claim due to ignorance.

How to know if the flight American Airlines Paris - New York is eligible?

To check if your journey between Paris and New York qualifies for compensation, the main criterion is the delay at destination ({not the departure delay|measured at John F Kennedy International Airport}). It must be greater than 3 hours.

Watch out for traps: American Airlines might try to offer a voucher in exchange. Don't accept anything before checking with a legal professional.

What are the conditions for American Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at New York.
• 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 American Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your American Airlines compensation

The CJEU has definitively ruled: staff strikes are not force majeure for carriers. This precedent is authoritative across all 27 EU member states.

An aviation law expert can quickly determine whether the strike that disrupted your American Airlines Paris-New York flight was the airline's responsibility or a third party's.

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

Here is what American Airlines owes you during a prolonged wait at Paris-Orly Airport: drinks and snacks proportionate to the delay, the ability to call or email, and accommodation if an overnight stay is needed.

In case of a next-day flight delay, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers to and from Paris-Orly Airport are fully at the airline's expense.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from American Airlines?

For your Paris - New York flight, every detail matters. Note down the explanations provided by American Airlines staff at Paris-Orly Airport during the disruption.

By entrusting your ORY-JFK case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

Some passengers wait over 6 months for a response from American Airlines. An expert can halve this time.

Imagine: while you go about your life, lawyers work to secure your 600€ for the American Airlines Paris→New York flight. That's the benefit of a turnkey service.

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

Hitting a dead end or getting a template rejection is sadly the lot of many passengers who claim alone for the Paris - New York route.

If you are confident of your eligibility, you can approach the national aviation body of the departure country, or better still, escalate the case to court with a specialist legal counsel.