Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Royal Air Maroc:
Gran Canaria — Tenerife

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Cancelled Royal Air Maroc flight Gran Canaria ✈ Tenerife: demand your rights

From Gran Canaria Airport, your flight with Royal Air Maroc to Tenerife was disrupted? EU legislation guarantees solid rights against carriers.

Your payout amount is independent of the fare. The distance alone of 112 km determines the payout under CE 261/2004.

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: Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
  • Arrival airport: Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN)
  • Flight distance: 112 km (~0h08)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Remember that this law applies whether you're in economy or business, and irrespective of the passenger's citizenship.

How to know if the flight Royal Air Maroc Gran Canaria - Tenerife is eligible?

In practice, to be eligible, your actual arrival at Tenerife Norte Airport must have occurred at least 180 minutes behind the original timetable.

Compensation also covers denied boarding. If Royal Air Maroc oversold the flight and you couldn't board at Gran Canaria Airport, the 250€ payout is guaranteed.

What are the conditions for Royal Air Maroc to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Royal Air Maroc compensation

Be wary by Royal Air Maroc's evasive wording: a "spontaneous" or planned strike remains the managerial responsibility of the airline. On this short-haul, the internal/external strike distinction is the same.

It's worth noting that the obligation to prove rests on Royal Air Maroc. It is the carrier's responsibility to demonstrate that the disruption of your Gran Canaria-Tenerife flight results from a truly unforeseeable event.

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

During that interminable wait in the hall at Gran Canaria Airport, remember Royal Air Maroc has a duty to look after you. This includes food, but also the ability to make two calls at no cost.

Don't forget to demand a official attestation from Royal Air Maroc staff at Gran Canaria Airport. This certificate is indispensable for your case later on.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Royal Air Maroc?

Keep in mind that Royal Air Maroc is legally required respond to your claim within a reasonable timeframe. No response is already evidence of bad faith for your case.

Partner LegalTech services have tools to verify Royal Air Maroc's actual flight records and dismantle unfounded arguments.

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

The irony: the longer Royal Air Maroc stalls paying your 250€, the more the total amount can increase with interest. Experts know this to speed up settlement.

By opting for a platform with no upfront costs, you have nothing to lose. If the 250€ case fails, you pay nothing. It's that simple.

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

It is not uncommon for Royal Air Maroc's algorithms to automatically reject your first attempt under a vague excuse without merit.

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Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Gran Canaria - Tenerife

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Royal Air Maroc flight from Gran Canaria to Tenerife?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LPA and TFN being 112 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 Royal Air Maroc?

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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