Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Transavia France:
Gran Canaria — London

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and London Luton Airport (LTN) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Complete guide: Transavia France compensation Gran Canaria - London

The route LPA - LTN by Transavia France was disrupted? Whatever the cause, you could qualify for financial compensation.

Don't miss this opportunity: the Transavia France flight Gran Canaria - London (2 941 km) qualifies you for 400€ per person under CE 261/2004.

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: Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
  • Arrival airport: London Luton Airport (LTN)
  • Flight distance: 2 941 km (~3h41)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is not a goodwill gesture from Transavia France, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Transavia France Gran Canaria - London is eligible?

Three conditions must be met to trigger your right to 400€: {delay exceeds 3h at London|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Transavia France is responsible for|the fault lies with} Transavia France.

In the case of a cancellation, if you were notified less than 14 days before your departure from Gran Canaria, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Transavia France 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 Gran Canaria airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Transavia France (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Transavia France compensation

The CJEU has definitively ruled: staff strikes are not force majeure for carriers. This precedent is authoritative across all 27 EU member states.

A strike by ATC services at Gran Canaria Airport or European ATC is an external cause over which Transavia France has no control.

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

On top of the {financial compensation|400€ indemnity}, EU regulation mandates what is known as a duty of assistance. If your flight is held at Gran Canaria Airport, Transavia France must supply you free of charge with meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity the waiting time.

Your involuntary layover at Gran Canaria must not cost you any additional money beyond your initial ticket for LPA-LTN. For a medium-haul, accommodation costs at Gran Canaria can be significant — Transavia France must cover them.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Transavia France?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Transavia France boarding pass and all communications regarding the delay at Gran Canaria Airport. These documents are crucial for supporting your case.

The key advantage: they absorb 100% of the risk and only charge when the 400€ case is won.

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

Airlines like Transavia France often fast-track cases backed by law firms to prevent additional costs. Medium-haul cases have a standard processing timeline.

Think about it: without lifting a finger, experts operate to recover your 400€ for the Transavia France Gran Canaria-London flight. That's the luxury of delegation.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a standardised negative response is unfortunately the experience of most passengers who act without support for the Gran Canaria → London route.

{Facing a refusal|If Transavia France persists}, three paths are available: filing with the national CAA, an ombudsman, or legal action. An professional will determine the best route for {your situation|the Gran Canaria-London case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Gran Canaria - London

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Transavia France flight from Gran Canaria to London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LPA and LTN being 2 941 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 Transavia France?

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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