Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation TOM:
Palma de Mallorca — London

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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EU-guaranteed compensation: TOM flight Palma de Mallorca - London

Your TOM flight from Palma de Mallorca to London was delayed, cancelled or overbooked? Don't stay silent: EU regulation protects you.

Whether you paid €50 or €500, the compensation remains the same: 250€ per passenger. {The distance|The 1 309 km} matters, not the ticket price. On this short flight, the fixed compensation is guaranteed.

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: Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI)
  • Arrival airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • Flight distance: 1 309 km (~1h38)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Too few travellers claim what they're owed (less than 15% on average). Don't let this money go unclaimed: the process, despite its complexity, is an absolute right for every passenger.

How to know if the flight TOM Palma de Mallorca - London is eligible?

The indemnity for PMI-LGW is a payout for time lost, not merely a commercial gesture. For this short-haul flight, the 3-hour threshold remains the key criterion.

Connecting passengers are also protected. If your first TOM segment Palma de Mallorca-London causes a knock-on delay, the indemnity is calculated on the overall arrival delay.

What are the conditions for TOM to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your TOM compensation

When a strike impacts your route to London Gatwick Airport, {the airline|TOM} will likely attempt to dodge liability. However, a strike by its own staff is no longer, in most cases, valid grounds for refusal.

However, if ground handlers at Palma De Mallorca Airport or screening personnel take action, this constitutes an extraordinary circumstance. In this scenario, the 250€ are not owed.

What are your rights at Palma de Mallorca airport in case of prolonged wait?

If Palma De Mallorca Airport becomes your temporary home because of TOM, know that your basic needs must be met by the airline. Assistance is due from 2 hours for flights of this distance.

Many passengers don't know that transport between the hotel and the airport of Palma De Mallorca Airport is also covered in the mandatory care required of TOM.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from TOM?

The solo claim with TOM to obtain 250€ rarely succeeds without a well-documented case. Even on a short-haul, the procedure can be tricky.

Concretely, the process is straightforward: you input your route info Palma de Mallorca-London, the expert checks your eligibility, then takes charge until you receive your 250€.

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

A frequent concern is about how long it takes. A claim sent yourself to TOM's claims team can take several weeks, even months before you get a response.

If your case is well-documented regarding the Palma de Mallorca → London disruption, certain platforms even purchase your claim. You receive your money in under 48 hours!

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

A refusal is not the last word. It's usually a test in the negotiation that experts clear easily. Don't let this tactic strip you of your 250€ guaranteed by law.

Refuse to allow TOM to retain the {money|250€} that is legally owed to you. The longer you wait without action is a win for {the airline|TOM} and time lost for you.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Palma de Mallorca - London

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled TOM flight from Palma de Mallorca to London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between PMI and LGW being 1 309 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 TOM?

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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