Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Flybe:
Palma de Mallorca — Exeter

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) and Exeter International Airport (EXT) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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The stress of a cancellation at Palma De Mallorca Airport towards Exeter with Flybe gives you a right to a payout. Here are the steps you can take.

European legislation upholds passenger rights. For 1 333 km, the statutory payout applies if {the airline is at fault|Flybe bears responsibility}. The short-haul bracket applies fully here.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI)
  • Arrival airport: Exeter International Airport (EXT)
  • Flight distance: 1 333 km (~1h40)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

The rulings of the EU Court of Justice has reinforced these rights since 2004, making Regulation 261/2004 an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Flybe.

How to know if the flight Flybe Palma de Mallorca - Exeter is eligible?

To determine if your flight between Palma de Mallorca and Exeter is eligible for a payout, the key criterion is the arrival delay ({not the departure delay|measured at Exeter International Airport}). It must be greater than 3 hours.

Even if Flybe reroutes you, the 250€ compensation still applies if the arrival at Exeter exceeds 3 hours.

What are the conditions for Flybe to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Flybe compensation

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

Even if the 250€ are not payable due to an external strike at Palma de Mallorca, assistance (meals/hotel) stays owed Flybe. This is a separate right.

What are your rights at Palma de Mallorca airport in case of prolonged wait?

On top of the {financial compensation|250€ indemnity}, EU regulation mandates what is known as a duty of assistance. If your flight is held at Palma De Mallorca Airport, Flybe must supply you free of charge with meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity the waiting time.

The law is unambiguous: care is never a goodwill gesture from Flybe. It is a legal obligation enforceable in court.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Flybe?

For your Palma de Mallorca → Exeter route, precision is crucial. Record the reasons given by Flybe staff at Palma De Mallorca Airport during the incident.

This is precisely why specialists and LegalTech platforms exist. By using a specialist partner, you check your flight instantly and hand over all formalities to obtain your 250€ stress-free.

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

Some passengers wait over 6 months for a response from Flybe. An expert can cut the delay considerably.

By choosing a "No Win, No Fee" service, you take no risk. If the 250€ aren't recovered, you owe nothing. As transparent as that.

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

Bear in mind that Flybe isn't required to substantiate its refusal in its first reply. But as soon as you contest with the right arguments, the burden of proof falls {to the airline|onto Flybe}.

{Facing a refusal|If Flybe persists}, three options exist: approaching the aviation authority, mediation, or court proceedings. An expert will guide you the most effective channel for {your situation|the Palma de Mallorca→Exeter case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Palma de Mallorca - Exeter

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Flybe flight from Palma de Mallorca to Exeter?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between PMI and EXT being 1 333 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

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

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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