Flight compensation China Eastern Airlines:
Barcelona — Amsterdam

Get your China Eastern Airlines flight compensation for the route Barcelona - Amsterdam

No one likes waiting for hours at the airport. If China Eastern Airlines did not respect its scheduled times for your Barcelona - Amsterdam flight, the law is on your side.

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 1 241 km of flight, the company China Eastern Airlines is subject to a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours or if the flight is cancelled.

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.

Remember that this law applies whether you are traveling in economy or business class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight China Eastern Airlines Barcelona - Amsterdam is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, China Eastern Airlines owes you 250 €.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Barcelona International Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 250 €.

What are the conditions for China Eastern Airlines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your China Eastern Airlines compensation

Don't be fooled by China Eastern Airlines's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, China Eastern Airlines is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 250 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. China Eastern Airlines must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Barcelona.

Some passengers are unaware that transportation between the hotel and Barcelona International Airport terminal is also included in the legal package due by China Eastern Airlines.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from China Eastern Airlines?

The amicable route with China Eastern Airlines to recover 250 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

Don't fill out complex forms on the China Eastern Airlines website. Go through a passenger defense portal to secure your 250 € indemnity.

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

Airlines like China Eastern Airlines sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against China Eastern Airlines on your smartphone.

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 Barcelona - Amsterdam 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.