Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Transavia France:
London — Kerkyra/corfu

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Refund and compensation Transavia France: route London to Kerkyra/corfu

If your trip departing from London Gatwick Airport and arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport operated by Transavia France was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from London Gatwick Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 2 017 km determines your legal compensation level.

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: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • Arrival airport: Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU)
  • Flight distance: 2 017 km (~2h31)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Transavia France.

How to know if the flight Transavia France London - Kerkyra/corfu is eligible?

To determine if your trip between London and Kerkyra/corfu entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 400 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Transavia France to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from London, 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 question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Transavia France staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

The nuance is subtle, but essential. By calling on specialized lawyers, they will check the actual flight causative factors in the aeronautical databases reported by the captain on the day of your London - Kerkyra/corfu flight.

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

If London Gatwick Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Transavia France, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at London shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your LGW-CFU trip.

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

Starting a procedure against Transavia France for a flight from London to Kerkyra/corfu can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

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?

On the LGW-CFU line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Transavia France's legal department.

Recovering 400 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Transavia France systems.

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

An unfounded refusal from Transavia France is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

A claim organization will know exactly how to counter the airline's arguments, having access to certified meteorological histories and traffic reports from London Gatwick Airport airport to prove their faults.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight London - Kerkyra/corfu

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 London to Kerkyra/corfu?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LGW and CFU being 2 017 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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