Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation United Feeder Service:
Bordeaux — London

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

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

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Recover up to 250€ for United Feeder Service flight Bordeaux → London

Your payout case for the United Feeder Service flight from Bordeaux to London has strong chances. Travel chaos is stressful for any traveller.

The legal coverage under CE 261/2004 applies by law when United Feeder Service breaches its duties on the 704 km route from Bordeaux to London.

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: Bordeaux (BOD)
  • Arrival airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • Flight distance: 704 km (~0h53)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Since the landmark CJEU judgment, significant arrival delays are treated like a cancellation for the right to compensation. This significantly strengthened the reach of CE 261.

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

Note your real landing time at London. If United Feeder Service delayed you over 3h at London Gatwick Airport, your entitlement is confirmed.

Be cautious: United Feeder Service may attempt to offer a voucher in exchange. Don't sign anything without consulting an expert.

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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux, 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

Watch out for the classic trap: United Feeder Service may mention a "strike" without specifying whether it was an internal or external strike. This detail is decisive for your {case|right to 250€}.

However, if air traffic controllers at Bordeaux or security staff go on strike, this is indeed an force majeure situation. In this case, the 250€ cannot be claimed.

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

Most travellers are unaware that United Feeder Service is obliged to provide them meals, drinks and communications from the first hours at Bordeaux. It's a right, not a favour.

The full package of assistance includes: refreshments, hot meals if the delay warrants it, two free communications, and accommodation plus transfers if the flight is postponed. Everything at the expense of United Feeder Service.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from United Feeder Service?

Airlines like United Feeder Service have entire legal teams dedicated to discouraging solo claimants. Facing this asymmetry, having an expert changes the game.

If you don't have the time for lengthy email exchanges, delegating your claim to specialists is the fastest way to see your 250€ credited in your account.

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

A frequent concern is about how long it takes. A claim sent yourself to United Feeder Service's claims team can take several weeks, even months before you get a response.

Obtaining 250€ has never been easier thanks to integration between recovery services and United Feeder Service's systems.

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

The initial rejection from United Feeder Service must not make you give up. In most cases, passenger services invoke "weather" by default to gauge the traveller's persistence.

The prospect of legal proceedings is frequently enough to {make United Feeder Service yield|unlock payment}. Airlines calculate that litigation costs would far exceed the 250€ claimed.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Bordeaux - 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 Bordeaux to London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BOD and LGW being 704 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 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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