Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Kaunas — London

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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Claim and compensation for flight Ryanair Kaunas - London

The KUN - STN route operated by Ryanair experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

By taking off from Kaunas International Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 609 km determines your legal compensation level.

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: London Stansted Airport (STN)
  • Flight distance: 1 609 km (~2h01)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Ryanair.

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

Check your actual arrival time at London. If Ryanair made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at London Stansted Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 400 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

When a social movement disrupts your itinerary to London Stansted Airport, the company will often try to clear itself. However, a strike by its own staff is no longer, in the majority of cases, considered an exonerating circumstance.

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 Kaunas airport in case of prolonged wait?

Don't buy your food without first asking Ryanair for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Kaunas International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

For your Kaunas - London trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Ryanair staff at the Kaunas International Airport counter during the incident.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 400 € arrive in your bank account.

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

A frequent question concerns processing times. A claim filed directly with Ryanair customer service can take several weeks or even months before getting a response.

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Kaunas - London section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

The first refusal from Ryanair should not discourage you. Very often, passenger services invoke 'weather' by default to test the traveler's determination.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Ryanair is often more striking.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Kaunas - London

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 London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between KUN and STN being 1 609 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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