Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Scandinavian Airlines System:
Tromso — Stavanger

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Tromso (TOS) and Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Compensation & claim for Scandinavian Airlines System: Tromso to Stavanger

A cancellation on Scandinavian Airlines System Tromso → Stavanger qualifies you for up to 250€. Check how to claim.

The legal coverage under CE 261/2004 applies by law when Scandinavian Airlines System breaches its duties on the 1 355 km route from Tromso to Stavanger.

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: Tromso (TOS)
  • Arrival airport: Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)
  • Flight distance: 1 355 km (~1h42)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Since the Sturgeon ruling of 2009, delays over 3 hours are treated the same as cancellations regarding payout entitlement. This greatly broadened the scope of the regulation.

How to know if the flight Scandinavian Airlines System Tromso - Stavanger is eligible?

To verify if your journey between Tromso and Stavanger qualifies for compensation, the main criterion is the delay at destination ({not the departure delay|measured at Stavanger Airport, Sola}). It must be over 3 hours.

Even if Scandinavian Airlines System offers a replacement flight, the 250€ indemnity remains owed if the final delay at Stavanger is over the 180-minute threshold.

What are the conditions for Scandinavian Airlines System to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Scandinavian Airlines System compensation

The EU Court of Justice has clearly stated: internal industrial action do not constitute extraordinary circumstances for airlines. This ruling is binding across the entire EU.

A strike by air traffic control at Tromso or Eurocontrol is an independent circumstance over which Scandinavian Airlines System cannot act.

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

During that interminable wait in the hall at Tromso, remember Scandinavian Airlines System has a duty to look after you. This includes food, but also the option to send emails at no cost.

The law is unambiguous: care is never a goodwill gesture from Scandinavian Airlines System. It is a legal obligation enforceable in court.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Scandinavian Airlines System?

For your Tromso → Stavanger route, precision is crucial. Record the reasons given by Scandinavian Airlines System staff at Tromso during the incident.

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

Don't give up faced with Scandinavian Airlines System's silence. It's a deliberate tactic to discourage claimants. Data confirms that over 80% of passengers give up along the way.

Technology now allow you to monitor the progress of your claim against Scandinavian Airlines System on your phone. Short-haul cases are often resolved more quickly.

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

Statistically over 60% of initial refusals from Scandinavian Airlines System are unfounded against an expert taking over. Don't give up at the first obstacle.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Tromso - Stavanger

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Scandinavian Airlines System flight from Tromso to Stavanger?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between TOS and SVG being 1 355 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 Scandinavian Airlines System?

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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