Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Bologna — Arrecife

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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Ryanair passengers Bologna-Arrecife: your guide to get compensated

The route BLQ - ACE by Ryanair was disrupted? Whatever the cause, you could qualify for financial compensation.

Don't miss this opportunity: the Ryanair flight Bologna - Arrecife (2 796 km) qualifies you for 400€ per person under CE 261/2004.

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: Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)
  • Arrival airport: Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
  • Flight distance: 2 796 km (~3h30)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Did you know? Even if Ryanair is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

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

Make sure to save your boarding pass for the Ryanair BLQ-ACE flight. They are the key proof of your check-in.

A little-known fact: you have several years to file your claim against Ryanair for the Bologna→Arrecife flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

When industrial action disrupts your journey to Lanzarote Airport, {the airline|Ryanair} will often try to refuse the claim. However, a strike by its employees no longer constitutes, according to case law, an exempting circumstance.

The crucial point is always: who is on strike? If {the answer is yes|it's Ryanair's employees}, {you're entitled to 400€|compensation is owed}. Otherwise, assistance alone is still required.

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

If Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport becomes your temporary home because of Ryanair, know that your basic needs must be met by the airline. For a medium-haul flight, the right to care kicks in after 3 hours.

In case of a next-day flight delay, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers to and from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport are fully at the airline's expense.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

The journey to claim 400€ from Ryanair begins by drafting a registered letter. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Ryanair doesn't reply}, legal escalation becomes necessary.

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

On the BLQ-ACE route, timelines can vary depending on the speed of Ryanair's claims team.

Modern platforms reduce the average timeline to a few weeks for over 90% of cases {like yours|such as Ryanair Bologna→Arrecife}.

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

An unfounded refusal from Ryanair is a practice that experts know perfectly how to counter by invoking the relevant provisions of Regulation 261.

A claims specialist will know exactly how to counter Ryanair's arguments, having access to METAR data and Eurocontrol data from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport to establish liability.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Bologna - Arrecife

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 Bologna to Arrecife?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BLQ and ACE being 2 796 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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