Flight compensation TUIfly:
Stuttgart — Gran Canaria

Claim and compensation for flight TUIfly Stuttgart - Gran Canaria

If your trip departing from Stuttgart Airport and arriving at Gran Canaria Airport operated by TUIfly was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from Stuttgart Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 3 125 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.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like TUIfly.

How to know if the flight TUIfly Stuttgart - Gran Canaria is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if TUIfly offers you a voucher for your Stuttgart - Gran Canaria flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 3 125 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for TUIfly to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your TUIfly compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by TUIfly staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

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 Stuttgart - Gran Canaria flight.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking TUIfly for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

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

Steps: how to get your 400 € from TUIfly?

It is strongly recommended to keep your TUIfly boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Stuttgart Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

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

On the STR-LPA line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of TUIfly's legal department.

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Stuttgart - Gran Canaria section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

An unfounded refusal from TUIfly is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against TUIfly is often more striking.