Flight compensation British Airways:
Malta — London

Legal right to compensation: British Airways flight between Malta and London

Your claim for compensation for the British Airways flight from Malta to London deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 2 063 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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 British Airways.

How to know if the flight British Airways Malta - London is eligible?

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

Also note that the distance of 2 063 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 British Airways 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 Malta airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to British Airways (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your British Airways compensation

A work stoppage of British Airways crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

A strike by weather services at Luqa Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which British Airways has no control.

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

If Luqa Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of British Airways, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Luqa Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from British Airways?

It is strongly recommended to keep your British Airways boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Luqa Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

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

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

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

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

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.