Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Wizz Air:
Bergen — Katowice

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) and Katowice International Airport (KTW) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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A cancellation on Wizz Air Bergen → Katowice qualifies you for up to 250€. Check how to claim.

Leaving Bergen Airport, Flesland, you are covered by European legislation. The distance of 1 394 km sets the tier of your legal indemnity. The first tier (≤1500 km) applies.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

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: Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO)
  • Arrival airport: Katowice International Airport (KTW)
  • Flight distance: 1 394 km (~1h45)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Since the landmark CJEU judgment, significant arrival delays are treated like a cancellation for the right to compensation. This significantly strengthened the reach of CE 261.

How to know if the flight Wizz Air Bergen - Katowice is eligible?

Your entitlement depends on verifiable facts. Air traffic logs will confirm the exact time of door opening at Katowice International Airport.

Remember that the distance of 1 394 km perfectly matches the 250€ compensation tier. This amount is fixed and {the airline|Wizz Air} cannot deviate from it through its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Wizz Air to compensate you?

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

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

The impact of a strike on your Wizz Air compensation

Be wary by Wizz Air's evasive wording: a "wildcat" or planned strike remains the managerial responsibility of the airline. On this short-haul, the internal/external strike distinction is the same.

An specialist firm can easily identify whether the strike that impacted your Wizz Air Bergen→Katowice flight is an internal or external cause.

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

During that interminable wait in the hall at Bergen Airport, Flesland, remember Wizz Air has a duty to look after you. This includes food, but also the right to free communications at no cost.

Even in force majeure cases, the right to assistance at Bergen still applies. The hotel must be provided if Wizz Air delays your flight overnight.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Wizz Air?

Airlines like Wizz Air have entire legal teams dedicated to discouraging solo claimants. Facing this asymmetry, having an expert changes the game.

The key advantage: they absorb 100% of the risk and only charge when the 250€ case is won.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

Airlines like Wizz Air often fast-track cases backed by law firms to prevent additional costs. Short-haul claims are sometimes resolved faster.

By handing over the recovery of your 250€ to a professional service, you avoid long delays and the anxiety of seeing your case shelved, as follow-ups are handled by aviation law professionals.

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

Hitting a dead end or getting a template rejection is sadly the lot of many passengers who claim alone for the Bergen - Katowice route.

{Facing a refusal|If Wizz Air persists}, three options exist: approaching the aviation authority, mediation, or court proceedings. An expert will guide you the most effective channel for {your situation|the Bergen→Katowice case}.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Bergen - Katowice

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

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Wizz Air flight from Bergen to Katowice?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between BGO and KTW being 1 394 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Wizz Air?

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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