Flight compensation Meridiana:
Olbia — Torino

Legal right to compensation: Meridiana flight between Olbia and Torino

If your trip departing from Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport and arriving at Torino / Caselle International Airport operated by Meridiana was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 502 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.

This is not a commercial gesture from Meridiana, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Meridiana Olbia - Torino is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Torino. If Meridiana made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Torino / Caselle International Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 250 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Meridiana to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Meridiana compensation

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

A strike by weather services at Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Meridiana has no control.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Olbia / Costa Smeralda 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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Meridiana?

For your Olbia - Torino trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Meridiana staff at the Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport counter during the incident.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 250 € arrive in your bank account.

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

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

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Meridiana on your smartphone.

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 Olbia - Torino 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.