Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Transavia France:
Paris — Budapest

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport (BUD) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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How to be compensated by Transavia France on the Paris (ORY) - Budapest (BUD) line

From Paris-Orly Airport airport, your departure with Transavia France to Budapest didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 1 260 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 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: Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Arrival airport: Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport (BUD)
  • Flight distance: 1 260 km (~1h35)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Remember that this law applies whether you are traveling in economy or business class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight Transavia France Paris - Budapest is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Transavia France owes you 250 €.

The compensation also covers boarding denials (overbooking). If Transavia France sold more seats than planned and you stay on the tarmac at Paris-Orly Airport, the 250 € 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 Budapest.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Paris airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Transavia France (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Transavia France compensation

If your Transavia France flight from Paris-Orly Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

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 Paris - Budapest flight.

What are your rights at Paris 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 Paris.

Some passengers are unaware that transportation between the hotel and Paris-Orly Airport terminal is also included in the legal package due by Transavia France.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Transavia France?

The formal notice letter and the collection of evidence of delay at Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport airport (boarding pass, certificate) are mandatory steps to face the airline.

Don't fill out complex forms on the Transavia France website. Go through a passenger defense portal to secure your 250 € indemnity.

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

Don't be surprised if you don't hear back within fifteen days of your request. The average time observed for a company like Transavia France to validate a complex file often varies between four and twelve weeks.

Recovering 250 € 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?

The use of complex legal jargon by Transavia France is often a maneuver to encourage the traveler to abandon their 250 €.

For your 250 €, don't compromise with Transavia France without the opinion of a professional who knows the real value of your prejudice at Paris.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Paris - Budapest

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 Paris to Budapest?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between ORY and BUD being 1 260 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 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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