Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Lufthansa Cargo:
Kuala Lumpur — Frankfurt

Planned legal compensation: 600 €

Was your flight between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Refund and compensation Lufthansa Cargo: route Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt

The KUL - FRA route operated by Lufthansa Cargo experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 9 998 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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
  • Arrival airport: Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA)
  • Flight distance: 9 998 km (~12h30)
  • Applicable compensation: 600 €

Did you know? Even if Lufthansa Cargo is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Lufthansa Cargo offers you a voucher for your Kuala Lumpur - Frankfurt 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 Lufthansa Cargo to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Lufthansa Cargo compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Lufthansa Cargo staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

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 Kuala Lumpur airport in case of prolonged wait?

During these long hours of waiting in the Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your KUL-FRA trip.

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

For your Kuala Lumpur - Frankfurt trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Lufthansa Cargo staff at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport counter during the incident.

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

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

On the KUL-FRA 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 first refusal from Lufthansa Cargo should not discourage you. Very often, passenger services invoke 'weather' by default to test the traveler's determination.

For your 600 €, don't compromise with Lufthansa Cargo without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Kuala Lumpur.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Kuala Lumpur - Frankfurt

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Lufthansa Cargo flight from Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between KUL and FRA being 9 998 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 Lufthansa Cargo?

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.
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