Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Birmingham — Tenerife

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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How to be compensated by Ryanair on the Birmingham (BHX) - Tenerife (TFS) line

From Birmingham International Airport airport, your departure with Ryanair to Tenerife didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 2 978 km of flight, the company Ryanair is subject to a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours or if the flight is cancelled.

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: Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
  • Arrival airport: Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
  • Flight distance: 2 978 km (~3h43)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Remember that this law applies whether you are traveling in economy or business class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight Ryanair Birmingham - Tenerife is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Tenerife South Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Ryanair owes you 400 €.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Ryanair sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Birmingham International Airport, the 400 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Ryanair 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 Birmingham airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Ryanair (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

A work stoppage of Ryanair crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

A strike by weather services at Birmingham International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Ryanair has no control.

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

The right to assistance is a crucial provision of the European text. Even before speaking of your 400 €, if the delay stretches at Birmingham International Airport airport, Ryanair is required to distribute vouchers to eat and drink.

Some passengers are unaware that transportation between the hotel and Birmingham International Airport terminal is also included in the legal package due by Ryanair.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

The amicable route with Ryanair to recover 400 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of Ryanair.

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

Airlines like Ryanair sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Ryanair on your smartphone.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Birmingham - Tenerife line.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Ryanair convictions, which is a decisive advantage.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Birmingham - Tenerife

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 Birmingham to Tenerife?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BHX and TFS being 2 978 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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