Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Norwegian Air Shuttle:
Nice — Bergen

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Nice (NCE) and Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Legal right: Norwegian Air Shuttle flight between Nice and Bergen

If your journey from Nice to Bergen Airport, Flesland operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle was disrupted, you are not alone when dealing with the carrier.

Given the route between Nice and Bergen (1 855 km), the EU scale provides for automatic protection in case of a breach by Norwegian Air Shuttle. Medium-haul flights attract a substantial indemnity.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Nice (NCE)
  • Arrival airport: Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO)
  • Flight distance: 1 855 km (~2h19)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is not a goodwill gesture from Norwegian Air Shuttle, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Norwegian Air Shuttle Nice - Bergen is eligible?

Make sure to save your boarding pass for the Norwegian Air Shuttle NCE-BGO flight. They are the key proof of your entitlement.

An upgrade or downgrade doesn't affect your right to 400€ if the original incident qualifies under Regulation 261. The intermediate indemnity remains unchanged regardless of reclassification.

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

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Nice, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Norwegian Air Shuttle compensation

A work stoppage by Norwegian Air Shuttle's crews is considered inherent to the ordinary activity of the carrier and is no longer a valid justification to refuse the 400€.

Even if the 400€ are not payable due to an external strike at Nice, assistance (meals/hotel) stays the responsibility of Norwegian Air Shuttle. Keep this in mind.

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

Here is what Norwegian Air Shuttle owes you if your flight is delayed at Nice: refreshments and food adapted to waiting time, two free communications, and a hotel night if the flight is pushed to the next day.

The law is unambiguous: care is never a goodwill gesture from Norwegian Air Shuttle. It is a binding duty enforceable in court.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Norwegian Air Shuttle?

First concrete step: send a formal email to Norwegian Air Shuttle's customer service referencing Regulation CE 261/2004 and {the 400€ amount|your specific claim}.

By entrusting your NCE-BGO case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

The irony: the longer Norwegian Air Shuttle stalls paying your 400€, the more the total amount can increase with interest. Experts know this to speed up settlement.

Think about it: without lifting a finger, experts operate to recover your 400€ for the Norwegian Air Shuttle Nice-Bergen flight. That's the luxury of delegation.

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

It is quite common for Norwegian Air Shuttle's systems to refuse by default your initial claim under a generic pretext that is unfounded.

Specialist lawyers have a extensive catalogue of judgments against Norwegian Air Shuttle, which is a decisive advantage in negotiations.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Nice - Bergen

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Norwegian Air Shuttle flight from Nice to Bergen?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between NCE and BGO being 1 855 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Norwegian Air Shuttle?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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