Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation TUIfly:
Stuttgart — Kerkyra/corfu

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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TUIfly passengers Stuttgart-Kerkyra/corfu: what to do to file a claim

If your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport flown by TUIfly was impacted, legal remedies exist when dealing with the airline.

Seize this entitlement: the TUIfly flight Stuttgart → Kerkyra/corfu (1 320 km) entitles you to 250€ compensation under EU regulation.

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: Stuttgart Airport (STR)
  • Arrival airport: Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU)
  • Flight distance: 1 320 km (~1h39)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Did you know? Even if TUIfly is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from Stuttgart Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

How to know if the flight TUIfly Stuttgart - Kerkyra/corfu is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if TUIfly offers you a travel credit for your Stuttgart → Kerkyra/corfu flight, you can also demand the monetary compensation of 250€ provided by law.

A little-known fact: you have 5 years in France to file your claim against TUIfly for the Stuttgart→Kerkyra/corfu flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for TUIfly to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Kerkyra/corfu.
  • 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...).

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

The impact of a strike on your TUIfly compensation

When industrial action disrupts your journey to Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, {the airline|TUIfly} will often try to refuse the claim. However, a strike by its employees no longer constitutes, according to case law, an exempting circumstance.

The crucial point is always: who is on strike? If {the answer is yes|it's TUIfly's employees}, {you're entitled to 250€|compensation is owed}. Otherwise, assistance alone is still required.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. TUIfly must ensure the wellbeing of passengers stuck at Stuttgart. This 2-hour threshold applies to flights ≤1500 km.

In case of a next-day flight delay, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers to and from Stuttgart Airport are fully at the airline's expense.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from TUIfly?

The battle to recover 250€ from TUIfly starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If TUIfly doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

This is where lawyers and expert services come in. By engaging a expert service, you assess eligibility in minutes and delegate the entire process to recover your 250€ with peace of mind.

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

The facts speak clearly: on average, a passenger without assistance takes over 120 days to recover their 250€ from TUIfly. With an expert, this drops to 4 to 8 weeks.

Obtaining 250€ has never been easier thanks to digital tools between recovery services and TUIfly's systems.

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

A refusal is never final. It's often a test in the claims process that professionals overcome routinely. Refuse to let this barrier deprive you of your 250€ rightfully owed.

The threat of court action often suffices to {make TUIfly yield|unlock payment}. Airlines know that court fees would greatly surpass the 250€ owed.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Stuttgart - Kerkyra/corfu

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled TUIfly flight from Stuttgart to Kerkyra/corfu?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between STR and CFU being 1 320 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 TUIfly?

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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