Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation United Feeder Service:
Arrecife — London

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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How to claim your money from United Feeder Service on Arrecife (ACE) → London (LGW)

Boarding denied on your United Feeder Service flight Arrecife ✈ London? This affects many passengers regularly. Good news: you have concrete rights.

Regardless of the fare €50 or €500, the indemnity is fixed: 400€ per passenger. {The distance|The 2 710 km} is what counts, not the fare. This medium-haul journey qualifies for a substantial payout.

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: Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
  • Arrival airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • Flight distance: 2 710 km (~3h23)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

Unlike what {many think|United Feeder Service might suggest}, this payout doesn't depend on the fare. A €30 ticket gives the same rights as an €800 booking.

How to know if the flight United Feeder Service Arrecife - London is eligible?

The 3-hour threshold is measured at the moment the aircraft doors are unlocked at London Gatwick Airport. If the delay is confirmed and the disruption is not due to extraordinary circumstances, United Feeder Service owes you 400€.

An sudden suppression or a rerouted flight from Lanzarote Airport without a satisfactory solution qualifies for the same 400€ indemnity.

What are the conditions for United Feeder Service to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your United Feeder Service compensation

Not every strike{s} release the airline from its duties. If your Arrecife → London delay was caused by an internal strike at United Feeder Service, EU courts have recently ruled that compensation is owed.

A strike by air traffic control at Lanzarote Airport or Eurocontrol is an independent circumstance over which United Feeder Service cannot act.

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

Picture the situation: stranded for hours at Lanzarote Airport, with no clear information about when you'll fly. In this scenario, United Feeder Service has no right to abandon you. The law forbids it.

If your replacement flight is only the next day, United Feeder Service must also cover your hotel night close to Lanzarote Airport and the shuttle transfer between the airport and accommodation.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from United Feeder Service?

The formal letter of claim and gathering evidence of the delay at London Gatwick Airport (boarding pass) are essential steps to pressure {the airline|United Feeder Service}.

To maximise your chances of success, use a recovery service. These experts master the regulations and won't back down from United Feeder Service's legal department.

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

Patience is often key. Airlines receive a huge volume of claims every week and your Arrecife to London Gatwick Airport case can stall if you remain passive.

By choosing a "No Win, No Fee" service, you take no risk. If the 400€ aren't recovered, you owe nothing. As transparent as that.

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

Know that United Feeder Service doesn't need to justify its refusal immediately. But when you respond with documentation, the obligation to prove shifts {to the airline|onto United Feeder Service}.

Aviation law experts have a vast record of rulings against United Feeder Service, which is a powerful lever in proceedings.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Arrecife - London

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled United Feeder Service flight from Arrecife to London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between ACE and LGW being 2 710 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 United Feeder Service?

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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