Flight compensation KLM Royal Dutch Airlines:
Amsterdam — Buenos Aires

Legal right to compensation: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight between Amsterdam and Buenos Aires

The AMS - EZE route operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Amsterdam and Buenos Aires (11 462 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

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.

Did you know? Even if KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Amsterdam - Buenos Aires is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers you a voucher for your Amsterdam - Buenos Aires flight, you can still claim the 600 euros cash provided by law.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 600 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your KLM Royal Dutch Airlines compensation

Don't be fooled by KLM Royal Dutch 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, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 600 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

If Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport becomes your temporary residence because of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at Amsterdam shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your AMS-EZE trip.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

For your Amsterdam - Buenos Aires trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines staff at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol counter during the incident.

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

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

Airlines like KLM Royal Dutch 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 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on your smartphone.

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 600 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines convictions, which is a decisive advantage.