Flight compensation Norwegian Air Shuttle:
Barcelona — London

Claim and compensation for flight Norwegian Air Shuttle Barcelona - London

If your trip departing from Barcelona International Airport and arriving at London Gatwick Airport operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from Barcelona International Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 109 km determines your legal compensation level.

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.

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 Norwegian Air Shuttle.

How to know if the flight Norwegian Air Shuttle Barcelona - London is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Norwegian Air Shuttle offers you a voucher for your Barcelona - London flight, you can still claim the 250 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 1 109 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Norwegian Air Shuttle to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Norwegian Air Shuttle compensation

If your Norwegian Air Shuttle flight from Barcelona 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 Barcelona airport in case of prolonged wait?

During these long hours of waiting in the Barcelona International 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.

Your forced stay at Barcelona shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your BCN-LGW trip.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Norwegian Air Shuttle?

Starting a procedure against Norwegian Air Shuttle for a flight from Barcelona to London can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

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?

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

Recovering 250 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Norwegian Air Shuttle systems.

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

The use of complex legal jargon by Norwegian Air Shuttle is often a maneuver to encourage the traveler to abandon their 250 €.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Norwegian Air Shuttle is often more striking.