Flight compensation US Airways:
Rome — Chicago

Get your US Airways flight payout for Rome → Chicago

Were you affected by problems on your flight from Rome to Chicago with US Airways? Hours of waiting, an unexpected cancellation or overbooking can ruin your plans.

Your payout amount is independent of the fare. The distance alone of 7 742 km determines the payout under CE 261/2004.

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.

Note that this regulation applies regardless of any cabin class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight US Airways Rome - Chicago is eligible?

Concretely, to qualify, your real landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport must have been recorded more than 3 hours late the scheduled time.

The indemnity also covers overbooking cases. If US Airways overbooked the flight and you were left behind at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport, the 600€ payout is automatic.

What are the conditions for US Airways to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Chicago.
• 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 US Airways (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your US Airways compensation

The CJEU has definitively ruled: staff strikes are not force majeure for carriers. This precedent is authoritative across all 27 EU member states.

Important nuance: if the cancellation is directly attributable to ground services, US Airways is exempted from the obligation to pay the 600€ compensation, while maintaining its duty of assistance.

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

Care is due after 2h of delay for this route. US Airways must guarantee the wellbeing of passengers stranded at Rome. For flights over 3500 km, the assistance obligation begins after 4 hours.

If you advanced money for a hotel at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport due to US Airways's disruption, compile all invoices. You can request reimbursement of these costs independently of the 600€ compensation.

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

Be methodical: photograph the departure boards at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport showing the delay, save meal and taxi invoices and record agent names.

Skip the complex forms on US Airways's website. Use a passenger defence portal to lock in your 600€ payout. For a long-haul with maximum compensation, legal expertise is even more crucial.

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

Airlines like US Airways sometimes prioritise cases handled by lawyers to avoid late-payment penalties. Long-haul claims, with higher amounts, are sometimes processed more slowly.

By entrusting the recovery of your 600€ to a trusted partner, you spare yourself months of waiting and the stress of seeing your case ignored, as chasing are handled by legal experts.

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

It is not uncommon for US Airways's algorithms to automatically reject your first attempt under a vague excuse without merit.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.