Flight compensation Ryanair:
Kos — Kaunas

Your entitlement: Ryanair flight from Kos to Kaunas

You were due to travel with Ryanair from Kos to Kaunas and things went wrong? Regulation CE 261/2004 guarantees a payout in most cases.

Given the distance between Kos and Kaunas (2 033 km), CE 261 mandates a statutory payout in case of fault by Ryanair. Medium-haul flights attract a substantial indemnity.

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.

CE 261/2004 is one of the most advanced consumer protection frameworks in the world. All affected travellers would benefit from making use of it.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Ryanair offers you a travel credit for your Kos → Kaunas flight, you can also demand the monetary compensation of 400€ provided by law.

A little-known fact: you have several years to file your claim against Ryanair for the Kos→Kaunas flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

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

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

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

Here is what Ryanair owes you if your flight is delayed at Kos Airport: refreshments and food adapted to waiting time, two free communications, and a hotel night if the flight is pushed to the next day.

Your involuntary layover at Kos must not cost you any additional money beyond your initial ticket for KGS-KUN. For a medium-haul, accommodation costs at Kos can be significant — Ryanair must cover them.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

First concrete step: send a formal email to Ryanair's customer service referencing Regulation CE 261/2004 and {the 400€ amount|your specific claim}.

By entrusting your KGS-KUN case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

The facts speak clearly: on average, a passenger without assistance takes over 120 days to recover their 400€ from Ryanair. With an expert, this drops to 4 to 8 weeks.

Obtaining 400€ has never been easier thanks to integration between recovery services and Ryanair's databases.

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

A refusal is not the last word. It's usually a test in the negotiation that experts clear easily. Don't let this tactic strip you of your 400€ guaranteed by law.

Refuse to allow Ryanair to retain the {money|400€} that is legally owed to you. The longer you wait without action is a win for {the airline|Ryanair} and time lost for you.