Flight compensation Transavia Holland:
Amsterdam — Faro

Refund and compensation Transavia Holland: route Amsterdam to Faro

Your claim for compensation for the Transavia Holland flight from Amsterdam to Faro deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

By taking off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 1 970 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.

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

How to know if the flight Transavia Holland Amsterdam - Faro is eligible?

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

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

What are the conditions for Transavia Holland to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Transavia Holland compensation

A work stoppage of Transavia Holland crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

A strike by weather services at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Transavia Holland has no control.

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

If Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport becomes your temporary residence because of Transavia Holland, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

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

For your Amsterdam - Faro trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Transavia Holland staff at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol counter during the incident.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 400 € arrive in your bank account.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Transavia Holland. An expert can reduce this time by half.

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Transavia Holland on your smartphone.

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

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

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.