Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Kaunas — Dublin

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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Ryanair flight Kaunas - Dublin: your rights to compensation

Did you experience a major disruption on your journey from Kaunas to Dublin with Ryanair? A lengthy delay, a cancelled flight or denied boarding can throw your trip into chaos.

On this route of 1 967 km, every passenger affected by {a significant delay|a cancellation attributable to Ryanair} can claim 400€ in compensation. This amount is fixed by regulation.

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: Dublin Airport (DUB)
  • Flight distance: 1 967 km (~2h28)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Note that this regulation applies regardless of any cabin class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

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

Concretely, to qualify, your real landing at Dublin Airport must have been recorded more than 3 hours late the scheduled time.

The 400€ compensation applies individually. If you travelled as a family: each person is entitled to {the same amount|400€}. At this intermediate tier, the per-passenger indemnity is substantial.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Dublin.
  • 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

If your Ryanair flight from Kaunas International Airport was disrupted due to an employee strike, you are entitled to {legal compensation|the 400€ payout}.

However, if ground handlers at Kaunas International Airport or screening personnel take action, this constitutes an extraordinary circumstance. In this scenario, the 400€ are not owed.

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

Care is due after 2h of delay for this route. Ryanair must guarantee the wellbeing of passengers stranded at Kaunas. The threshold rises to 3 hours for flights of 1500 to 3500 km.

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?

Keep in mind that Ryanair is legally required respond to your claim within a reasonable timeframe. No response is already evidence of bad faith for your case.

Partner LegalTech services have tools to verify Ryanair's actual flight records and dismantle unfounded arguments.

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

Every day of delay in processing your Kaunas-Dublin case can generate legal interest {in your favour|against Ryanair}. This is a advantage that lawyers exploit effectively.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a LegalTech firm is that they can speed up the process through industrialised follow-up and the prospect of litigation.

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

Ryanair's use of complex legal jargon is often a tactic to push travellers to abandon their 400€. On medium-haul, airlines often refuse initially to filter claims.

The threat of court action often suffices to {make Ryanair yield|unlock payment}. Airlines know that court fees would greatly surpass the 400€ owed.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Kaunas - Dublin

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 Dublin?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between KUN and DUB being 1 967 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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