Flight compensation Lufthansa Cargo:
Palermo — Frankfurt

How to be compensated by Lufthansa Cargo on the Palermo (PMO) - Frankfurt (FRA) line

From Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport airport, your departure with Lufthansa Cargo to Frankfurt didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Thanks to the European CE 261 text, passengers who are victims of these issues on a trip of 1 366 km have the right to demand flat-rate compensation from the carrier.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

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 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 Lufthansa Cargo Palermo - Frankfurt is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Frankfurt am Main International Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Lufthansa Cargo owes you 250 €.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 250 €.

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 Palermo 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

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.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 250 € will not be due.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. Lufthansa Cargo must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Palermo.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Lufthansa Cargo?

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

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of Lufthansa Cargo.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

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

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Palermo - Frankfurt section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

An unfounded refusal from Lufthansa Cargo is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

A claim organization will know exactly how to counter the airline's arguments, having access to certified meteorological histories and traffic reports from Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport airport to prove their faults.