Flight compensation Lufthansa Cargo:
Frankfurt — Bogota

Legal right to compensation: Lufthansa Cargo flight between Frankfurt and Bogota

Your claim for compensation for the Lufthansa Cargo flight from Frankfurt to Bogota deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

Given the route between Frankfurt and Bogota (9 087 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Lufthansa Cargo.

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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Lufthansa Cargo Frankfurt - Bogota is eligible?

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

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

What are the conditions for Lufthansa Cargo to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Bogota.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Frankfurt 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

Don't be fooled by Lufthansa Cargo's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

A strike by weather services at Frankfurt am Main International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Lufthansa Cargo has no control.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Frankfurt am Main International Airport 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 Frankfurt shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your FRA-BOG trip.

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Lufthansa Cargo boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Frankfurt am Main International Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

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?

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Lufthansa Cargo. An expert can reduce this time by half.

A collective action on the Lufthansa Cargo flight from Frankfurt can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

Don't take Lufthansa Cargo's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

In the last instance, it is the summons to court that often unlocks the payment. The company Lufthansa Cargo will always prefer to compromise and pay the 600 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.