Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation KLM Royal Dutch Airlines:
Mumbai — Amsterdam

Planned legal compensation: 600 €

Was your flight between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

Delegate to our network of brokers and legal experts.

★★★★★ Free case study
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Check my flight KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Get your compensation guaranteed by Regulation EC 261/2004.

100% secure process and GDPR compliant

Get your KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight compensation for the route Mumbai - Amsterdam

No one likes waiting for hours at the airport. If KLM Royal Dutch Airlines did not respect its scheduled times for your Mumbai - Amsterdam flight, the law is on your side.

Thanks to the European CE 261 text, passengers who are victims of these issues on a trip of 6 860 km have the right to demand flat-rate compensation from the carrier.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
  • Arrival airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
  • Flight distance: 6 860 km (~8h35)
  • Applicable compensation: 600 €

This flat-rate scale was designed to discourage airlines from changing their schedules without compelling reasons. Do not hesitate to assert this little-known but powerful regulation.

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

For an KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Mumbai to Amsterdam, punctuality is a performance obligation. A delay of 180 minutes triggers the right to financial compensation of 600 €.

Keeping your travel documents for the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines BOM-AMS flight is crucial to prove that you were present at boarding at Mumbai.

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

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

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

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

A work stoppage of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 600 €.

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 Mumbai airport in case of prolonged wait?

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Mumbai.

If your new flight is not scheduled until the next day, the company must also take care of your hotel night near Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and the transfer by taxi or bus between the airport and the place of accommodation.

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

The formal notice letter and the collection of evidence of delay at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport (boarding pass, certificate) are mandatory steps to face the airline.

Don't fill out complex forms on the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines website. Go through a passenger defense portal to secure your 600 € indemnity.

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.

A collective action on the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Mumbai 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 Mumbai - Amsterdam line.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Mumbai - Amsterdam

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Mumbai to Amsterdam?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BOM and AMS being 6 860 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 600 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

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.
100% secure process and GDPR compliant