Flight compensation US Airways:
Rome — New York

Your entitlement: US Airways flight from Rome to New York

You were due to travel with US Airways from Rome to New York and things went wrong? Regulation CE 261/2004 guarantees a payout in most cases.

With 6 866 km between Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport, CE 261 guarantees a lump-sum compensation of 600€ per person.

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 carrier, if the flight departs from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

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

Three conditions must be met to trigger your right to 600€: {delay exceeds 3h at New York|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|US Airways is responsible for|the fault lies with} US Airways.

A little-known fact: you have 5 years in France to file your claim against US Airways for the Rome→New York flight. Don't assume it's impossible to claim if the incident was some time ago.

What are the conditions for US Airways to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at New York.
• 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

Not all strike{s} exempt the airline from its obligations. If your Rome - New York delay was caused by an staff strike at US Airways, the CJEU have confirmed that this entitles you to a payout.

Even if the 600€ are not payable due to an external strike at Rome, assistance (meals/hotel) stays owed US Airways. Never forget this.

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

Too many passengers don't know that US Airways must offer them sustenance and contact means throughout the delay at Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. It's a legal obligation, not a bonus.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, the right to assistance at Rome remains valid. The hotel is owed if US Airways pushes your flight by a day.

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

The battle to recover 600€ from US Airways starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If US Airways doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

By entrusting your FCO-JFK case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

Stay determined despite US Airways's non-response. It's a calculated strategy to make you abandon. Statistics show that the majority of passengers drop their claim before resolution.

Digital tools now make it possible to follow the status of your claim against US Airways via an app. Long-haul cases, with higher values, are often prioritised by firms.

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

It is quite common for US Airways's systems to refuse by default your initial claim under a generic pretext that is unfounded.

Specialist lawyers have a extensive catalogue of judgments against US Airways, which is a decisive advantage in negotiations.