Flight compensation Lufthansa Cargo:
Amsterdam — Chicago

Refund and compensation Lufthansa Cargo: route Amsterdam to Chicago

If your trip departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport operated by Lufthansa Cargo was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 6 612 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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 Lufthansa Cargo 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 Lufthansa Cargo Amsterdam - Chicago is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Lufthansa Cargo offers you a voucher for your Amsterdam - Chicago flight, you can still claim the 600 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 6 612 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 600 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Lufthansa Cargo to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Lufthansa Cargo compensation

When a social movement disrupts your itinerary to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the company will often try to clear itself. However, a strike by its own staff is no longer, in the majority of cases, considered an exonerating circumstance.

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 Amsterdam airport in case of prolonged wait?

If Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport becomes your temporary residence because of Lufthansa Cargo, 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-ORD trip.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Lufthansa Cargo?

For your Amsterdam - Chicago trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Lufthansa Cargo staff at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol counter during the incident.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 600 € arrive in your bank account.

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

On the AMS-ORD line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Lufthansa Cargo's legal department.

Recovering 600 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Lufthansa Cargo systems.

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

The use of complex legal jargon by Lufthansa Cargo is often a maneuver to encourage the traveler to abandon their 600 €.

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