Flight compensation Meridiana:
Paris — Olbia

Legal right: Meridiana flight between Paris and Olbia

If your journey from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport operated by Meridiana was disrupted, you are not alone when dealing with the carrier.

Don't miss this opportunity: the Meridiana flight Paris - Olbia (1 055 km) qualifies you for 250€ per person under CE 261/2004.

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.

Good to know? Even if Meridiana is a airline based outside the EU, if the flight takes off from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, CE 261 applies in full.

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

Three criteria are required to establish your right to 250€: {delay exceeds 3h at Olbia|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Meridiana is responsible for|the fault lies with} Meridiana.

In the case of a flight suppression, if you were informed fewer than two weeks before your departure from Paris, the CE 261 applies equally.

What are the conditions for Meridiana to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Olbia.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Paris 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 misled by Meridiana's vague terms: a "wildcat" or declared strike is the operational burden of the airline. On this short-haul, the internal/external strike distinction is the same.

Important nuance: if the cancellation is directly attributable to ground services, Meridiana is exempted from the obligation to pay the 250€ compensation, while maintaining its duty of assistance.

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

Here is what Meridiana owes you during a prolonged wait at Charles de Gaulle International Airport: drinks and snacks proportionate to the delay, the ability to call or email, and accommodation if an overnight stay is needed.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, the right to assistance at Paris remains valid. The hotel is owed if Meridiana pushes your flight by a day.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Meridiana?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Meridiana boarding pass and all communications regarding the delay at Charles de Gaulle International Airport. These documents are crucial for supporting your case.

The key advantage: they absorb 100% of the risk and only charge when the 250€ case is won.

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

Don't give up faced with Meridiana's silence. It's a deliberate tactic to discourage claimants. Data confirms that over 80% of passengers give up along the way.

Technology now allow you to monitor the progress of your claim against Meridiana via an app. Short-haul cases are often resolved more quickly.

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

Know that Meridiana doesn't need to justify its refusal immediately. But when you respond with documentation, the obligation to prove shifts {to the airline|onto Meridiana}.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.