Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Thai Airways International:
Paris — Bangkok

Planned legal compensation: 600 €

Was your flight between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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The stress of a cancellation at Charles de Gaulle International Airport towards Bangkok with Thai Airways International gives you a right to a payout. Here are the steps you can take.

European legislation upholds passenger rights. For 9 448 km, the statutory payout applies if {the airline is at fault|Thai Airways International bears responsibility}. The maximum amount applies to this distance.

Why are you entitled to 600 €?

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: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
  • Arrival airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
  • Flight distance: 9 448 km (~11h49)
  • Applicable compensation: 600 €

The rulings of the EU Court of Justice has reinforced these rights since 2004, making Regulation 261/2004 an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Thai Airways International.

How to know if the flight Thai Airways International Paris - Bangkok is eligible?

Your entitlement depends on verifiable facts. Official flight records will confirm the exact time of door opening at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Even if Thai Airways International reroutes you, the 600€ compensation still applies if the arrival at Bangkok exceeds 3 hours.

What are the conditions for Thai Airways International to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Thai Airways International compensation

The question of strikes is a common friction point in claims. It is essential to differentiate between a strike by Thai Airways International's employees (flight crew) and an external strike.

In all cases, careful analysis of flight logs will confirm whether the causes cited were truly extraordinary. For a long-haul, an ATC strike can have cascading effects on your arrival at Bangkok.

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

Once the delay reaches the regulatory threshold, i.e. 4 hours for flights over 3500 km, Thai Airways International must automatically provide the regulatory care to all passenger{s} waiting at Paris.

The complete chain of care comprises: drinks and snacks, full meals proportionate to the wait, calls or emails, and hotel with shuttles if an overnight stay is needed. All of this at the expense of Thai Airways International.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Thai Airways International?

For your Paris - Bangkok flight, every detail matters. Note down the explanations provided by Thai Airways International staff at Charles de Gaulle International Airport during the disruption.

By entrusting your CDG-BKK case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

How long does it take to get the 600 € compensation?

Every day of delay in processing your Paris-Bangkok case can generate legal interest {in your favour|against Thai Airways International}. This is a advantage that lawyers exploit effectively.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a LegalTech firm is that they can speed up the process through industrialised follow-up and the prospect of litigation.

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

An unjustified rejection from Thai Airways International is a tactic that specialist lawyers know how to dismantle by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

Refuse to allow Thai Airways International to retain the {money|600€} that is legally owed to you. The longer you wait without action is a win for {the airline|Thai Airways International} and time lost for you.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Paris - Bangkok

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Thai Airways International flight from Paris to Bangkok?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between CDG and BKK being 9 448 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 600 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Thai Airways International?

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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