Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ryanair:
London — Kaunas

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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How to get compensated from Ryanair on London (STN) - Kaunas (KUN)

Your Ryanair flight from London to Kaunas was delayed, cancelled or overbooked? Don't stay silent: EU regulation protects you.

Whether you paid €50 or €500, the compensation remains the same: 400€ per passenger. {The distance|The 1 609 km} matters, not the ticket price. This medium-haul journey qualifies for a substantial payout.

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

Contrary to what {many think|Ryanair might suggest}, this indemnity is not linked to the ticket price. A budget fare offers identical protection as a full-fare purchase.

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

The indemnity for STN-KUN is a payout for time lost, not merely a commercial gesture. On this medium-haul distance, delays are frequent and often compensable.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from London Stansted Airport without an immediate alternative entitles you to the same 400€ payout.

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 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

The rule is simple: if Ryanair's employees go on strike, it is a risk that {the airline|Ryanair} must manage. Consequently, {your compensation|the 400€} is maintained.

The crucial point is always: who is on strike? If {the answer is yes|it's Ryanair's employees}, {you're entitled to 400€|compensation is owed}. Otherwise, assistance alone is still required.

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

During that interminable wait in the hall at London Stansted Airport, remember Ryanair has a duty to look after you. This includes food, but also the option to send emails at no cost.

Don't forget to demand a official attestation from Ryanair staff at London Stansted Airport. This certificate is indispensable for your case later on.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ryanair?

The direct approach with Ryanair to recover 400€ often fails without a solid legal and technical file. Medium-haul flights generate a high volume of claims, slowing processing.

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 week of delay in processing your London→Kaunas case potentially accrues late-payment penalties {in your favour|against Ryanair}. This is a lever that experts use systematically.

Current tools compress the recovery cycle to 4 to 8 weeks for the vast majority of cases {like yours|such as Ryanair London-Kaunas}.

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

The automated reply from Ryanair mentioning weather conditions for your London→Kaunas flight is a classic. Weather records are public and allow verification each excuse.

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.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight London - Kaunas

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 Kaunas?

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