Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Ukraine International Airlines:
Rome — Kiev

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Process: compensation for Ukraine International Airlines flight from Rome to Kiev

Your Ukraine International Airlines flight from Rome to Kiev was delayed, cancelled or overbooked? Don't stay silent: EU regulation protects you.

Regulation 261/2004 is clear: for 1 717 km, Ukraine International Airlines is bound by a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival airport: Boryspil International Airport (KBP)
  • Flight distance: 1 717 km (~2h09)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Note: only extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather, airspace closures, security threats) relieve Ukraine International Airlines from payment. Otherwise, the payout is owed.

How to know if the flight Ukraine International Airlines Rome - Kiev is eligible?

The indemnity for FCO-KBP is a payout for time lost, not merely a commercial gesture. On this medium-haul distance, delays are frequent and often compensable.

Connecting passengers are also protected. If your first Ukraine International Airlines segment Rome-Kiev causes a knock-on delay, the indemnity is calculated on the overall arrival delay.

What are the conditions for Ukraine International Airlines to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Ukraine International Airlines compensation

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It's worth noting that the obligation to prove rests on Ukraine International Airlines. It is the carrier's responsibility to demonstrate that the disruption of your Rome-Kiev flight results from a truly unforeseeable event.

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

On top of the {financial compensation|400€ indemnity}, EU regulation guarantees what is known as a "right to care". If your flight is delayed at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport, Ukraine International Airlines must provide you at no cost with food and drinks proportionate to the delay.

Many passengers don't know that transport between the hotel and the airport of Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport is also covered in the mandatory care required of Ukraine International Airlines.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Ukraine International Airlines?

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Partner legal platforms have technology to audit Ukraine International Airlines's real data and disprove false weather excuses.

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

Airlines like Ukraine International Airlines sometimes prioritise cases handled by lawyers to avoid interest charges. Medium-haul cases have a standard processing timeline.

Imagine: while you go about your life, lawyers work to secure your 400€ for the Ukraine International Airlines Rome→Kiev flight. That's the benefit of a turnkey service.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a standardised negative response is unfortunately the experience of most passengers who act without support for the Rome → Kiev route.

{Facing a refusal|If Ukraine International Airlines persists}, three paths are available: filing with the national CAA, an ombudsman, or legal action. An professional will determine the best route for {your situation|the Rome-Kiev case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Rome - Kiev

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Ukraine International Airlines flight from Rome to Kiev?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between FCO and KBP being 1 717 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Ukraine International Airlines?

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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