Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Transavia Holland:
Eindhoven — Groningen

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and Eelde Airport (GRQ) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Recover up to 250€ for Transavia Holland flight Eindhoven → Groningen

A cancellation on Transavia Holland Eindhoven → Groningen qualifies you for up to 250€. Check how to claim.

European legislation upholds passenger rights. For 203 km, the statutory payout applies if {the airline is at fault|Transavia Holland bears responsibility}. The short-haul bracket applies fully here.

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: Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
  • Arrival airport: Eelde Airport (GRQ)
  • Flight distance: 203 km (~0h15)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, making Regulation 261/2004 a powerful tool against failings by carriers like Transavia Holland.

How to know if the flight Transavia Holland Eindhoven - Groningen is eligible?

Verify your actual arrival time at Groningen. If Transavia Holland made you wait more than three hours at Eelde Airport, your entitlement is confirmed.

Even if Transavia Holland offers a replacement flight, the 250€ indemnity remains owed if the final delay at Groningen is over the 180-minute threshold.

What are the conditions for Transavia Holland to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Transavia Holland compensation

In practice, cabin crew walkouts at Transavia Holland are cases where {compensation is almost certain|your chances of getting 250€ are high}. Specialists master this distinction and can exploit it in your favour.

Even if the 250€ are not owed due to an external strike at Eindhoven, care (food/accommodation) remains mandatory Transavia Holland. Keep this in mind.

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

Care is due after 2h of delay for this route. Transavia Holland must guarantee the wellbeing of passengers stranded at Eindhoven. This 2-hour threshold applies to flights ≤1500 km.

Your involuntary layover at Eindhoven must not cost you any additional money beyond your initial ticket for EIN-GRQ. Even on a short route, hotel accommodation is owed for overnight delays.

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

For your Eindhoven - Groningen flight, every detail matters. Note down the explanations provided by Transavia Holland staff at Eindhoven Airport during the disruption.

By entrusting your EIN-GRQ case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

Airlines like Transavia Holland sometimes prioritise cases handled by law firms to avoid interest charges. Short-haul claims are sometimes resolved faster.

A collective action on the Transavia Holland flight from Eindhoven can also be a way to {get your funds|recover your 250€} faster.

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

Don't take at face value Transavia Holland's email claiming that Eindhoven's airport was blocked by snow without consulting certified METAR data.

Aviation law experts have a vast record of rulings against Transavia Holland, which is a powerful lever in proceedings.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Eindhoven - Groningen

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Transavia Holland flight from Eindhoven to Groningen?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between EIN and GRQ being 203 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 Holland?

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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