Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation United Feeder Service:
Larnaca — London

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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Refund and compensation United Feeder Service: route Larnaca to London

The LCA - LGW route operated by United Feeder Service experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 3 247 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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: Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
  • Arrival airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • Flight distance: 3 247 km (~4h04)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

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 United Feeder Service.

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

To determine if your trip between Larnaca and London entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Also note that the distance of 3 247 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 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 Larnaca 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 Larnaca, 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 all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Larnaca - London trip is due to an internal strike within United Feeder Service, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

A strike by weather services at Larnaca International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which United Feeder Service has no control.

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

If Larnaca International Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of United Feeder Service, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at Larnaca shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your LCA-LGW trip.

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

Starting a procedure against United Feeder Service for a flight from Larnaca to London can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 400 € arrive in your bank account.

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

Airlines like United Feeder Service sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

A collective action on the United Feeder Service flight from Larnaca can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Larnaca - London line.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of United Feeder Service convictions, which is a decisive advantage.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Larnaca - 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 Larnaca to London?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LCA and LGW being 3 247 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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