Flight compensation Lufthansa Cargo:
Stuttgart — Zurich

Refund and compensation Lufthansa Cargo: route Stuttgart to Zurich

The STR - ZRH 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 145 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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.

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

How to know if the flight Lufthansa Cargo Stuttgart - Zurich is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Zurich. If Lufthansa Cargo made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Zurich, your claim is legitimate.

Also note that the distance of 145 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. 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 Zurich.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Stuttgart 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

A work stoppage of Lufthansa Cargo crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 250 €.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Lufthansa Cargo is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 250 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Stuttgart 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.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Stuttgart Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

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

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

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

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

Patience is often the watchword. Airlines receive thousands of requests weekly and processing your file for the flight from Stuttgart to Zurich can drag on if you don't follow up.

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

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 250 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

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 250 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.