Flight compensation KLM Royal Dutch Airlines:
Amsterdam — Istanbul

Claim and compensation for flight KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Amsterdam - Istanbul

If your trip departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arriving at Istanbul operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 2 184 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

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.

This is not a commercial gesture from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers you a voucher for your Amsterdam - Istanbul flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Amsterdam, the regulation applies in the same way.

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

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Istanbul.
• 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 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

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

Steps: how to get your 400 € from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

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

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. An expert can reduce this time by half.

A collective action on the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Amsterdam - Istanbul line.

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