Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Transavia France:
London — Arrecife

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Lanzarote Airport (ACE) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim up to 400€ for Transavia France flight London - Arrecife

Your compensation claim for the Transavia France flight from London to Arrecife has strong chances. Flight disruptions is frustrating for every passenger.

Departing from London Stansted Airport, you are protected by EU law. The distance of 2 796 km determines the amount of your compensation. Your flight sits in the middle bracket.

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 Stansted Airport (STN)
  • Arrival airport: Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
  • Flight distance: 2 796 km (~3h30)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Since the landmark CJEU judgment, significant arrival delays are treated like a cancellation for the right to compensation. This significantly strengthened the reach of CE 261.

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

Verify your real landing time at Arrecife. If Transavia France delayed you over 3h at Lanzarote Airport, your right is established.

Be cautious: Transavia France may attempt to offer a voucher in exchange. Don't sign anything without consulting an expert.

What are the conditions for Transavia France to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Arrecife.
  • 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

A strike action by Transavia France's flight staff is deemed part of the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400€.

A strike by air traffic control at London Stansted Airport or Eurocontrol is an independent circumstance over which Transavia France cannot act.

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

If London Stansted Airport turns into your involuntary base because of Transavia France, the law stipulates that your essential requirements must be covered by the carrier. For a medium-haul flight, the right to care kicks in after 3 hours.

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

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

Airlines like Transavia France have whole departments specialised in deterring unassisted passengers. Against this imbalance, having an expert makes all the difference.

Over 150,000 passengers have obtained their compensation through expert partners. Join them for Transavia France London-Arrecife?

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

Some passengers wait over 6 months for a response from Transavia France. An expert can cut the delay considerably.

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

Statistically over 60% of initial refusals from Transavia France are unfounded against an expert taking over. Don't give up at the first obstacle.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight London - Arrecife

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 Arrecife?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between STN and ACE being 2 796 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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