Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
Limoges — London

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

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

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Guide: claim for Ryanair flight from Limoges to London

Flight cancelled on your Ryanair flight Limoges ✈ London? This affects many passengers regularly. Good news: you have concrete rights.

Regardless of the fare €50 or €500, the indemnity is fixed: 250€ per passenger. {The distance|The 673 km} is what counts, not the fare. On this short flight, the fixed compensation is guaranteed.

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: Limoges Airport (LIG)
  • Arrival airport: London Stansted Airport (STN)
  • Flight distance: 673 km (~0h50)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Note: only extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather, airspace closures, security threats) relieve Ryanair from payment. Otherwise, the payout is owed.

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

Whether your Ryanair flight Limoges-London was delayed or boarding was denied, the 250€ compensation may apply for each case.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Limoges Airport without an immediate alternative entitles you to the same 250€ payout.

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

When industrial action disrupts your journey to London Stansted Airport, {the airline|Ryanair} will often try to refuse the claim. However, a strike by its employees no longer constitutes, according to case law, an exempting circumstance.

The crucial point is always: who is on strike? If {the answer is yes|it's Ryanair's employees}, {you're entitled to 250€|compensation is owed}. Otherwise, assistance alone is still required.

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

Too many passengers don't know that Ryanair must offer them sustenance and contact means throughout the delay at Limoges Airport. It's a legal obligation, not a bonus.

If your replacement flight is only the next day, Ryanair must also cover your hotel night close to Limoges Airport and the shuttle transfer between the airport and accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Ryanair?

The registered letter and collecting evidence of the delay at London Stansted Airport (delay certificate) are mandatory requirements to challenge {the airline|Ryanair}.

Concretely, the process is straightforward: you input your route info Limoges-London, the expert checks your eligibility, then takes charge until you receive your 250€.

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

The reality is stark: on average, a passenger acting alone takes 4 to 8 months to obtain their 250€ from Ryanair. Via a specialist, the time falls to 1 to 2 months.

If your case is particularly strong regarding the Limoges - London incident, some services buy out your right to compensation. You get your payout in 2 days!

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

The template response from Ryanair citing "extraordinary circumstances" for your Limoges-London flight is a well-known tactic. Traffic data are accessible and can confirm or refute every claim.

The threat of court action often suffices to {make Ryanair yield|unlock payment}. Airlines know that court fees would greatly surpass the 250€ owed.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Limoges - 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 Limoges to London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LIG and STN being 673 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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