Flight compensation Monarch Airlines:
Arrecife — Manchester

How to be compensated by Monarch Airlines on the Arrecife (ACE) - Manchester (MAN) line

From Lanzarote Airport airport, your departure with Monarch Airlines to Manchester didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Fortunately, for this specific route with a distance of 2 867 km, EC Regulation 261/2004 requires Monarch Airlines to pay you financial compensation.

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.

Remember that this law applies whether you are traveling in economy or business class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight Monarch Airlines Arrecife - Manchester is eligible?

The compensation for flight ACE-MAN is compensation for lost time and not a simple refund of airport taxes.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Lanzarote Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 400 €.

What are the conditions for Monarch Airlines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Monarch Airlines compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Monarch Airlines staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Lanzarote Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 400 € will not be due.

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

In addition to financial compensation, the European regulation guarantees what is called a 'right to care.' If your flight is delayed departing from Lanzarote Airport, Monarch Airlines must provide you with free meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity given the delay.

If your new flight is not scheduled until the next day, the company must also take care of your hotel night near Lanzarote Airport and the transfer by taxi or bus between the airport and the place of accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Monarch Airlines?

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

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of Monarch Airlines.

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

Don't be surprised if you don't hear back within fifteen days of your request. The average time observed for a company like Monarch Airlines to validate a complex file often varies between four and twelve weeks.

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Arrecife - Manchester section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

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

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Monarch Airlines is often more striking.