Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
London — Ibiza

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

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

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Cancelled Ryanair flight London ✈ Ibiza: claim your compensation

Every year, thousands of passengers face disruptions on London → Ibiza with Ryanair. Few realise they can claim a legal payout.

Thanks to EU Regulation CE 261, passengers affected by disruptions on a 1 450 km route can claim a fixed payout from {the carrier|Ryanair}.

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: London Stansted Airport (STN)
  • Arrival airport: Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
  • Flight distance: 1 450 km (~1h49)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Remember that this law applies whether you're in economy or business, and irrespective of the passenger's citizenship.

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

The departure time is not the relevant criterion. Only the {arrival time at Ibiza|time the doors open at Ibiza Airport} establishes your {eligibility|right to 250€}.

Compensation also covers denied boarding. If Ryanair oversold the flight and you couldn't board at London Stansted Airport, the 250€ payout is owed by right.

What are the conditions for Ryanair to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ryanair compensation

Not every strike{s} release the airline from its duties. If your London → Ibiza delay was caused by an internal strike at Ryanair, EU courts have recently ruled that compensation is owed.

Key distinction: if the delay is caused by air traffic control, Ryanair is released from paying the 250€ indemnity, but not its care obligation.

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

If London Stansted Airport becomes your temporary home because of Ryanair, know that your basic needs must be met by the airline. Assistance is due from 2 hours for flights of this distance.

Remember to request a delay certificate from Ryanair staff at London Stansted Airport. This document constitutes key evidence for your claim if you need to prove the delay.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Ryanair?

Asserting your rights against Ryanair demands tenacity. Silence or template replies are common tactics.

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

The paradox: the longer Ryanair delays paying your 250€, the more the final bill risks growing in penalties. Lawyers exploit this fact to force the airline's hand.

Imagine: while you go about your life, lawyers work to secure your 250€ for the Ryanair London→Ibiza flight. That's the benefit of a turnkey service.

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

Bear in mind that Ryanair isn't required to substantiate its refusal in its first reply. But as soon as you contest with the right arguments, the burden of proof falls {to the airline|onto Ryanair}.

{Facing a refusal|If Ryanair persists}, three options exist: approaching the aviation authority, mediation, or court proceedings. An expert will guide you the most effective channel for {your situation|the London→Ibiza case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight London - Ibiza

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 London to Ibiza?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between STN and IBZ being 1 450 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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