Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Luxair:
Kerkyra/corfu — Luxemburg

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) and Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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How to be compensated by Luxair on the Kerkyra/corfu (CFU) - Luxemburg (LUX) line

From Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport airport, your departure with Luxair to Luxemburg 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 1 551 km have the right to demand flat-rate compensation from the carrier.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

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: Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU)
  • Arrival airport: Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX)
  • Flight distance: 1 551 km (~1h56)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Too few travelers claim their due (less than 15% on average). Don't let this compensation fly away: the procedure, although sometimes administratively heavy on the company side, is an absolute right for the consumer.

How to know if the flight Luxair Kerkyra/corfu - Luxemburg is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Luxair owes you 400 €.

Keeping your travel documents for the Luxair CFU-LUX flight is crucial to prove that you were present at boarding at Kerkyra/corfu.

What are the conditions for Luxair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Luxair compensation

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

A strike by weather services at Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Luxair has no control.

What are your rights at Kerkyra/corfu airport in case of prolonged wait?

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. Luxair must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Kerkyra/corfu.

Some passengers are unaware that transportation between the hotel and Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport terminal is also included in the legal package due by Luxair.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Luxair?

The amicable route with Luxair to recover 400 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

Don't fill out complex forms on the Luxair website. Go through a passenger defense portal to secure your 400 € indemnity.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Airlines like Luxair sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

A collective action on the Luxair flight from Kerkyra/corfu can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Kerkyra/corfu - Luxemburg line.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Kerkyra/corfu - Luxemburg

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Luxair flight from Kerkyra/corfu to Luxemburg?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between CFU and LUX being 1 551 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Luxair?

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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