Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Wizz Air:
Bucharest — Milano

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Henri Coand? International Airport (OTP) and Malpensa International Airport (MXP) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Legal right to compensation: Wizz Air flight between Bucharest and Milano

Your claim for compensation for the Wizz Air flight from Bucharest to Milano 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 1 365 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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: Henri Coand? International Airport (OTP)
  • Arrival airport: Malpensa International Airport (MXP)
  • Flight distance: 1 365 km (~1h42)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

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

How to know if the flight Wizz Air Bucharest - Milano is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Milano. If Wizz Air made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Malpensa International Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Also note that the distance of 1 365 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in 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 Milano.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Bucharest airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Wizz Air (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Wizz Air compensation

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

In all cases, a precise analysis of flight logs will confirm if the weather or traffic conditions were truly exceptional.

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

If Henri Coand? International Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Wizz Air, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

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

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Wizz Air boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Henri Coand? International Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 250 € arrive in your bank account.

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

A frequent question concerns processing times. A claim filed directly with Wizz Air customer service can take several weeks or even months before getting a response.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a major LegalTech player is that they can speed up this process thanks to automated formal notice systems and the constant threat of legal proceedings.

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

An unfounded refusal from Wizz Air 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 Wizz Air is often more striking.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Bucharest - Milano

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 Bucharest to Milano?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between OTP and MXP being 1 365 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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