Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Ibiza — Bologna

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

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

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Ryanair passengers Ibiza-Bologna: your guide to get compensated

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

Don't miss this opportunity: the Ryanair flight Ibiza - Bologna (1 035 km) qualifies you for 250€ per person 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: Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
  • Arrival airport: Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)
  • Flight distance: 1 035 km (~1h18)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

This is by no means a commercial courtesy from Ryanair, but a binding duty that applies to all flights subject to the scope of the directive.

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

Distinguish between fare reimbursement and statutory indemnity! Even if Ryanair proposes a voucher for your Ibiza - Bologna flight, you can still claim the cash sum of 250€ guaranteed by the regulation.

An class change doesn't change your right to 250€ if the initial disruption is established under Regulation 261. The amount stays fixed at this short-haul tier.

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 Ibiza airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Ryanair (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

The CJEU has definitively ruled: staff strikes are not force majeure for carriers. This precedent is authoritative across all 27 EU member states.

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

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

Consider the situation: stuck endlessly at Ibiza Airport, in uncertainty about the new departure. In this scenario, Ryanair cannot leave you without anything. CE 261 is clear.

In case of a overnight flight delay, the regulation requires that lodging and transport to and from Ibiza Airport are entirely at the carrier's expense.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Ryanair?

To get started: submit a written complaint to Ryanair's claims department explicitly citing Regulation CE 261/2004 and {the 250€ amount|your specific claim}.

By delegating your IBZ→BLQ case to specialist partners, you enjoy the "No Win, No Fee" principle (no cost if unsuccessful).

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

Airlines like Ryanair sometimes prioritise cases handled by lawyers to avoid late-payment penalties. Short-haul claims are sometimes resolved faster.

By entrusting the recovery of your 250€ to a trusted partner, you spare yourself months of waiting and the stress of seeing your case ignored, as chasing are handled by legal experts.

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

Data shows that a majority of first rejections from Ryanair don't hold up when challenged by a documented counter-claim. Don't stop at the first hurdle.

Specialist lawyers have a extensive catalogue of judgments against Ryanair, which is a decisive advantage in negotiations.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Ibiza - 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 Ibiza to Bologna?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between IBZ and BLQ being 1 035 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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