Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Kaunas — Alicante

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Alicante International Airport (ALC) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Ryanair flight Kaunas - Alicante: your rights to compensation

From Kaunas International Airport, your departure with Ryanair to Alicante didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against airlines.

Thanks to EU Regulation CE 261, passengers affected by disruptions on a 2 616 km route can claim a fixed payout 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: Kaunas International Airport (KUN)
  • Arrival airport: Alicante International Airport (ALC)
  • Flight distance: 2 616 km (~3h16)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Airlines like Ryanair rely on passengers not knowing to dodge these payouts. Don't make it easy by asserting your rights now.

How to know if the flight Ryanair Kaunas - Alicante is eligible?

The take-off schedule isn't the legal benchmark. Solely the {arrival time at Alicante|time the doors open at Alicante International Airport} determines your {eligibility|right to 400€}.

Retain your proof of booking for the Ryanair KUN→ALC flight — they are essential to prove you were present at boarding at Kaunas.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

The EU Court of Justice has clearly stated: internal industrial action do not constitute extraordinary circumstances for airlines. This ruling is binding across the entire EU.

Key distinction: if the delay is caused by air traffic control, Ryanair is released from paying the 400€ indemnity, but not its care obligation.

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

Consider the situation: stuck endlessly at Kaunas International Airport, in uncertainty about the new departure. In this scenario, Ryanair cannot leave you without anything. The regulation demands action.

Don't forget to demand a official attestation from Ryanair staff at Kaunas International Airport. This certificate constitutes key evidence for your case later on.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

Get organised: capture the information screens at Kaunas International Airport indicating the cancellation, keep your expense receipts and note flight numbers.

Concretely, the process is straightforward: you input your route info Kaunas-Alicante, the expert checks your eligibility, then takes charge until you receive your 400€.

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.

Think about it: without lifting a finger, experts operate to recover your 400€ for the Ryanair Kaunas-Alicante flight. That's the luxury of delegation.

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

It is not uncommon for Ryanair's algorithms to automatically reject your first attempt under a vague excuse without merit.

Aviation law experts have a vast record of rulings against Ryanair, which is a powerful lever in proceedings.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Kaunas - Alicante

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 Kaunas to Alicante?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between KUN and ALC being 2 616 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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