Flight compensation US Airways:
Dublin — Charlotte

Legal right to compensation: US Airways flight between Dublin and Charlotte

If your trip departing from Dublin Airport and arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport operated by US Airways was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 5 973 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

Why are you entitled to 600 €?

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.

Did you know? Even if US Airways is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Dublin Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight US Airways Dublin - Charlotte is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Charlotte. If US Airways made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, your claim is legitimate.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Dublin, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for US Airways to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your US Airways compensation

Don't be fooled by US Airways's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, US Airways is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 600 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Dublin Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Dublin Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from US Airways?

It is strongly recommended to keep your US Airways boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Dublin Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 600 € without stress.

How long does it take to get the 600 € compensation?

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from US Airways. An expert can reduce this time by half.

A collective action on the US Airways flight from Dublin can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 600 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of US Airways convictions, which is a decisive advantage.