Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Corsairfly:
Philipsburg — Paris

Planned legal compensation: 600 €

Was your flight between Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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From Princess Juliana International Airport, your flight with Corsairfly to Paris was disrupted? EU legislation guarantees solid rights against carriers.

Thanks to Directive CE 261, passengers suffering from disruptions on a 6 723 km route can demand a statutory compensation from {the carrier|Corsairfly}.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
  • Arrival airport: Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Flight distance: 6 723 km (~8h24)
  • Applicable compensation: 600 €

Remember that this law applies whether you're in economy or business, and irrespective of the passenger's citizenship.

How to know if the flight Corsairfly Philipsburg - Paris is eligible?

The departure time is not the relevant criterion. Only the {arrival time at Paris|time the doors open at Paris-Orly Airport} establishes your {eligibility|right to 600€}.

Compensation also covers denied boarding. If Corsairfly oversold the flight and you couldn't board at Princess Juliana International Airport, the 600€ payout is owed by right.

What are the conditions for Corsairfly to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Philipsburg, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Corsairfly compensation

A work stoppage by Corsairfly's crews is considered inherent to the ordinary activity of the carrier and is no longer a valid justification to refuse the 600€.

Even if the 600€ are not payable due to an external strike at Philipsburg, assistance (meals/hotel) stays owed Corsairfly. Never forget this.

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

Here is what Corsairfly owes you during a prolonged wait at Princess Juliana International Airport: drinks and snacks proportionate to the delay, the ability to call or email, and accommodation if an overnight stay is needed.

If your replacement flight is only the next day, Corsairfly must also cover your hotel night close to Princess Juliana International Airport and the shuttle transfer between the airport and accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Corsairfly?

Remember that Corsairfly must process your claim within weeks. Prolonged silence itself constitutes a legal argument in your favour.

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

The paradox: the longer Corsairfly delays paying your 600€, the more the final bill risks growing in penalties. Lawyers exploit this fact to force the airline's hand.

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

It is not uncommon for Corsairfly's algorithms to automatically reject your first attempt under a vague excuse without merit.

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Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Philipsburg - Paris

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Corsairfly flight from Philipsburg to Paris?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between SXM and ORY being 6 723 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 600 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Corsairfly?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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