Flight compensation Germanwings:
Rome — Berlin

Legal right to compensation: Germanwings flight between Rome and Berlin

The FCO - TXL route operated by Germanwings experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Rome and Berlin (1 199 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Germanwings.

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.

Did you know? Even if Germanwings is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Germanwings Rome - Berlin is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Rome and Berlin entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Also note that the distance of 1 199 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Germanwings to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Germanwings compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Germanwings staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

In all cases, a precise analysis of flight logs will confirm if the weather or traffic conditions were truly exceptional.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Germanwings for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Germanwings?

Starting a procedure against Germanwings for a flight from Rome to Berlin can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

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

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

Don't be surprised if you don't hear back within fifteen days of your request. The average time observed for a company like Germanwings to validate a complex file often varies between four and twelve weeks.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a major LegalTech player is that they can speed up this process thanks to automated formal notice systems and the constant threat of legal proceedings.

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

An unfounded refusal from Germanwings is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Germanwings is often more striking.