Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Norwegian Air Shuttle:
Oslo — Edinburgh

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Norwegian Air Shuttle passengers Oslo-Edinburgh: your guide to get compensated

If your journey from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Edinburgh Airport operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle was disrupted, legal remedies exist when dealing with the carrier.

Given the route between Oslo and Edinburgh (965 km), the EU scale provides for automatic protection in case of a breach by Norwegian Air Shuttle. Short-haul routes are covered from the first tier.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
  • Arrival airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
  • Flight distance: 965 km (~1h12)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

This is by no means a commercial courtesy from Norwegian Air Shuttle, but a binding duty that applies to all flights subject to the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Norwegian Air Shuttle Oslo - Edinburgh is eligible?

Distinguish between fare reimbursement and statutory indemnity! Even if Norwegian Air Shuttle proposes a voucher for your Oslo - Edinburgh flight, you can still claim the cash sum of 250€ guaranteed by the regulation.

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

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

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Edinburgh.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Oslo 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 Oslo, 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

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

The duty of assistance is a essential provision of the EU text. Independently of the 250€ question, if the delay extends at Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Norwegian Air Shuttle must distribute meal vouchers.

Your involuntary layover at Oslo must not cost you any additional money beyond your initial ticket for OSL-EDI. Even on a short route, hotel accommodation is owed for overnight delays.

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Norwegian Air Shuttle boarding pass and all communications regarding the delay at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. These documents are crucial for supporting your case.

Thousands passengers have already recovered their indemnity through these services. Why not you for Norwegian Air Shuttle Oslo→Edinburgh?

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

On the OSL→EDI line, delays can differ depending on the responsiveness of Norwegian Air Shuttle's legal department.

Obtaining 250€ has never been easier thanks to digital tools between recovery services and Norwegian Air Shuttle's systems.

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

A refusal is not the last word. It's usually a test in the negotiation that experts clear easily. Don't let this tactic strip you of your 250€ guaranteed by law.

The Civil Aviation Authority or its European counterparts can be bureaucratic. A direct court claim against Norwegian Air Shuttle is often more impactful. For short-haul, the local small claims court is often competent.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Oslo - Edinburgh

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 Oslo to Edinburgh?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between OSL and EDI being 965 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € 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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