Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Meridiana:
Milano — Sharm El Sheikh

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Get your Meridiana flight compensation for the route Milano - Sharm El Sheikh

From Malpensa International Airport airport, your departure with Meridiana to Sharm El Sheikh 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 2 989 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: Malpensa International Airport (MXP)
  • Arrival airport: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
  • Flight distance: 2 989 km (~3h44)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

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 Meridiana Milano - Sharm El Sheikh is eligible?

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

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Meridiana sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Malpensa International Airport, the 400 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Meridiana to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Meridiana compensation

If your Meridiana flight from Malpensa International Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

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 Milano airport in case of prolonged wait?

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

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 Malpensa International Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Meridiana?

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

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

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

On the MXP-SSH line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Meridiana's legal department.

Recovering 400 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Meridiana systems.

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

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

For your 400 €, don't compromise with Meridiana without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Milano.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Milano - Sharm El Sheikh

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Meridiana flight from Milano to Sharm El Sheikh?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between MXP and SSH being 2 989 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 Meridiana?

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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