Flight compensation Meridiana:
Tel-aviv — Milano

Claim and compensation for flight Meridiana Tel-aviv - Milano

The TLV - MXP route operated by Meridiana experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

By taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 2 706 km determines your legal compensation level.

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.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Meridiana.

How to know if the flight Meridiana Tel-aviv - Milano is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Tel-aviv and Milano entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Also note that the distance of 2 706 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Meridiana to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Meridiana compensation

Not all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Tel-aviv - Milano trip is due to an internal strike within Meridiana, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

A strike by weather services at Ben Gurion International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Meridiana has no control.

What are your rights at Tel-aviv airport in case of prolonged wait?

Don't buy your food without first asking Meridiana for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Your forced stay at Tel-aviv shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your TLV-MXP trip.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Meridiana?

For your Tel-aviv - Milano trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Meridiana staff at the Ben Gurion International 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 400 € arrive in your bank account.

How long does it take to get the 400 € 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?

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

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.