Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Transavia France:
Paphos — Manchester

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Paphos International Airport (PFO) and Manchester Airport (MAN) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Procedure: Transavia France flight compensation from Paphos to Manchester

No one likes waiting for hours at the airport. If Transavia France did not respect its scheduled times for your Paphos - Manchester flight, the law is on your side.

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 3 412 km of flight, the company Transavia France is subject to a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours or if the flight is cancelled.

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: Paphos International Airport (PFO)
  • Arrival airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)
  • Flight distance: 3 412 km (~4h16)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This flat-rate scale was designed to discourage airlines from changing their schedules without compelling reasons. Do not hesitate to assert this little-known but powerful regulation.

How to know if the flight Transavia France Paphos - Manchester is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Manchester Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Transavia France owes you 400 €.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Transavia France sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Paphos International Airport, the 400 € compensation is automatic.

What are the conditions for Transavia France to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Paphos, 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 work stoppage of Transavia France crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Transavia France is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. Transavia France must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Paphos.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Paphos International Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

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

The amicable route with Transavia France to recover 400 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

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

Airlines like Transavia France sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

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

Don't take Transavia France's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

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Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Paphos - Manchester

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 Paphos to Manchester?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between PFO and MAN being 3 412 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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