Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Vueling Airlines:
Barcelona — Stavanger

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Claim and compensation for flight Vueling Airlines Barcelona - Stavanger

Your claim for compensation for the Vueling Airlines flight from Barcelona to Stavanger deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 1 971 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: Barcelona International Airport (BCN)
  • Arrival airport: Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)
  • Flight distance: 1 971 km (~2h28)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is not a commercial gesture from Vueling Airlines, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Vueling Airlines Barcelona - Stavanger is eligible?

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

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

What are the conditions for Vueling Airlines to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Barcelona, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Vueling Airlines compensation

The question of strikes is a frequent point of friction during a claim. It is vital to distinguish between a strike by Vueling Airlines staff (pilots, flight attendants) and an external strike.

The nuance is subtle, but essential. By calling on specialized lawyers, they will check the actual flight causative factors in the aeronautical databases reported by the captain on the day of your Barcelona - Stavanger flight.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Vueling Airlines for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Your forced stay at Barcelona shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your BCN-SVG trip.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Vueling Airlines?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Vueling Airlines boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Barcelona International Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

By entrusting your case regarding flight BCN-SVG to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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

On the BCN-SVG line, delays can vary according to the reactivity of Vueling Airlines's legal department.

Recovering 400 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Vueling Airlines systems.

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

An unfounded refusal from Vueling Airlines is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Vueling Airlines is often more striking.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Barcelona - Stavanger

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Vueling Airlines flight from Barcelona to Stavanger?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BCN and SVG being 1 971 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 Vueling Airlines?

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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