Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Saudi Arabian Airlines:
Rome — Jeddah

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim and compensation for flight Saudi Arabian Airlines Rome - Jeddah

Your claim for compensation for the Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Rome to Jeddah deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 3 363 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival airport: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
  • Flight distance: 3 363 km (~4h12)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is not a commercial gesture from Saudi Arabian Airlines, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Saudi Arabian Airlines Rome - Jeddah is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Saudi Arabian Airlines offers you a voucher for your Rome - Jeddah flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

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

What are the conditions for Saudi Arabian Airlines to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Saudi Arabian Airlines compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Saudi Arabian Airlines staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 400 € will not be due.

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

If Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Saudi Arabian Airlines, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, this right to assistance at Rome remains valid. The hotel is due if Saudi Arabian Airlines offsets your flight by one night.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Saudi Arabian Airlines?

Starting a procedure against Saudi Arabian Airlines for a flight from Rome to Jeddah can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

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?

On the FCO-JED line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Saudi Arabian Airlines's legal department.

Recovering 400 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Saudi Arabian Airlines systems.

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

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

For your 400 €, don't compromise with Saudi Arabian Airlines without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Rome.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Rome - Jeddah

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Rome to Jeddah?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between FCO and JED being 3 363 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 Saudi Arabian Airlines?

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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