Flight compensation Swiss International Air Lines:
Zurich — Funchal

Legal right to compensation: Swiss International Air Lines flight between Zurich and Funchal

The ZRH - FNC route operated by Swiss International Air Lines experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Zurich and Funchal (2 688 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Swiss International Air Lines.

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.

Did you know? Even if Swiss International Air Lines is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Zurich, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Swiss International Air Lines Zurich - Funchal is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Funchal. If Swiss International Air Lines made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Madeira Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Also note that the distance of 2 688 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Swiss International Air Lines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Swiss International Air Lines compensation

Not all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Zurich - Funchal trip is due to an internal strike within Swiss International Air Lines, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

Even if 400 € is not payable due to an external strike at Zurich, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Swiss International Air Lines.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Swiss International Air Lines for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Your forced stay at Zurich shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your ZRH-FNC trip.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Swiss International Air Lines?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Swiss International Air Lines boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Zurich airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Patience is often the watchword. Airlines receive thousands of requests weekly and processing your file for the flight from Zurich to Madeira Airport can drag on if you don't follow up.

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Swiss International Air Lines on your smartphone.

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

Don't take Swiss International Air Lines's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Swiss International Air Lines convictions, which is a decisive advantage.