Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Bordeaux — Bologna

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

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

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Procedure: Ryanair flight compensation from Bordeaux to Bologna

No one likes waiting for hours at the airport. If Ryanair did not respect its scheduled times for your Bordeaux - Bologna flight, the law is on your side.

Thanks to the European CE 261 text, passengers who are victims of these issues on a trip of 949 km have the right to demand flat-rate compensation from the carrier.

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: Bordeaux (BOD)
  • Arrival airport: Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)
  • Flight distance: 949 km (~1h11)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

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 Bordeaux - Bologna is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Ryanair owes you 250 €.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Ryanair sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Bordeaux, the 250 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Ryanair staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

In all cases, a precise analysis of flight logs will confirm if the weather or traffic conditions were truly exceptional.

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

The right to assistance is a crucial provision of the European text. Even before speaking of your 250 €, if the delay stretches at Bordeaux airport, Ryanair is required to distribute vouchers to eat and drink.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Bordeaux, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Ryanair?

Getting justice against carrier Ryanair requires perseverance. No response or standardized refusals are common tactics.

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 250 € compensation?

On the BOD-BLQ line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Ryanair's legal department.

Recovering 250 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Ryanair systems.

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

The use of complex legal jargon by Ryanair is often a maneuver to encourage the traveler to abandon their 250 €.

For your 250 €, don't compromise with Ryanair without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Bordeaux.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Bordeaux - Bologna

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 Bordeaux to Bologna?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BOD and BLQ being 949 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 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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