Flight compensation TUIfly:
Duesseldorf — Kos

Legal right to compensation: TUIfly flight between Duesseldorf and Kos

The DUS - KGS route operated by TUIfly experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Duesseldorf and Kos (2 274 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by TUIfly.

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 TUIfly, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight TUIfly Duesseldorf - Kos is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Kos. If TUIfly made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Kos Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 400 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for TUIfly to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your TUIfly compensation

Don't be fooled by TUIfly's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, TUIfly 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 Duesseldorf airport in case of prolonged wait?

If Dusseldorf International Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of TUIfly, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at Duesseldorf shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your DUS-KGS trip.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from TUIfly?

Starting a procedure against TUIfly for a flight from Duesseldorf to Kos can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

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 TUIfly. An expert can reduce this time by half.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

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.