Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Arrecife — Dublin

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and Dublin Airport (DUB) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Ryanair flight Arrecife → Dublin: guide on a refund

Were you affected by problems on your flight from Arrecife to Dublin with Ryanair? Hours of waiting, an unexpected cancellation or overbooking can ruin your plans.

Thanks to Directive CE 261, passengers suffering from disruptions on a 2 786 km route can demand a statutory compensation from {the carrier|Ryanair}.

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: Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
  • Arrival airport: Dublin Airport (DUB)
  • Flight distance: 2 786 km (~3h29)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Airlines like Ryanair count on your ignorance to avoid paying the compensation. Prove them wrong by claiming your rights today.

How to know if the flight Ryanair Arrecife - Dublin is eligible?

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

Retain your travel documents for the Ryanair ACE-DUB flight — they are crucial to demonstrate you were checked in for boarding at Arrecife.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Dublin.
  • 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 Ryanair (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

Not all strike{s} exempt the airline from its obligations. If your Arrecife - Dublin delay was caused by an staff strike at Ryanair, the CJEU have confirmed that this entitles you to a payout.

A strike by ATC services at Lanzarote Airport or European ATC is an external cause over which Ryanair has no control.

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

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

Don't forget to demand a official attestation from Ryanair staff at Lanzarote Airport. This certificate is indispensable for your case later on.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

Remember that Ryanair must process your claim within weeks. Prolonged silence itself constitutes a legal argument in your favour.

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

Many claimants wait more than half a year for a response from Ryanair. An specialist can halve this time.

By opting for a platform with no upfront costs, you have nothing to lose. If the 400€ case fails, you pay nothing. It's that simple.

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

Know that Ryanair doesn't need to justify its refusal immediately. But when you respond with documentation, the obligation to prove shifts {to the airline|onto Ryanair}.

{Facing a refusal|If Ryanair persists}, three paths are available: filing with the national CAA, an ombudsman, or legal action. An professional will determine the best route for {your situation|the Arrecife-Dublin case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Arrecife - Dublin

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Ryanair flight from Arrecife to Dublin?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between ACE and DUB being 2 786 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 Ryanair?

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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