Flight compensation Germania:
Palma de Mallorca — Friedrichshafen

Germania passengers Palma de Mallorca-Friedrichshafen: what to do to file a claim

If your flight from Palma De Mallorca Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport flown by Germania was impacted, you are not alone when dealing with the airline.

Seize this entitlement: the Germania flight Palma de Mallorca → Friedrichshafen (1 054 km) entitles you to 250€ compensation under EU regulation.

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.

CE 261/2004 is one of the most advanced consumer protection frameworks in the world. All affected travellers would benefit from making use of it.

How to know if the flight Germania Palma de Mallorca - Friedrichshafen is eligible?

Three conditions must be met to trigger your right to 250€: {delay exceeds 3h at Friedrichshafen|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Germania is responsible for|the fault lies with} Germania.

A little-known fact: you have 5 years in France to file your claim against Germania for the Palma de Mallorca→Friedrichshafen flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for Germania to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Friedrichshafen.
• 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 Germania (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Germania compensation

Don't be misled by Germania's vague terms: a "spontaneous" or declared strike is the operational burden of the airline. On this short-haul, the internal/external strike distinction is the same.

Remember that the burden of proof lies with Germania. It is up to the airline to prove that the delay of your Palma de Mallorca→Friedrichshafen flight was caused by a genuinely extraordinary event.

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

Once the delay exceeds the legal trigger, i.e. 2 hours for flights ≤1500 km, Germania is obliged to deliver the required assistance to every passenger{s} stranded at Palma de Mallorca.

The law is unambiguous: care is never a goodwill gesture from Germania. It is a binding duty enforceable in court.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Germania?

It is essential to save your Germania ticket and every email related to the delay at Palma De Mallorca Airport. These documents are vital for building your case.

Over 150,000 passengers have obtained their compensation through expert partners. Why not you for Germania Palma de Mallorca-Friedrichshafen?

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

The paradox: the longer Germania delays paying your 250€, the more the final bill risks growing in penalties. Lawyers exploit this fact to force the airline's hand.

By entrusting the recovery of your 250€ to a trusted partner, you spare yourself months of waiting and the stress of seeing your case ignored, as chasing are handled by legal experts.

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

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

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.