Was your flight to or from La Palma Airport cancelled?

Your right to compensation when your flight to or from La Palma Airport is cancelled

Your right to compensation for a flight cancellation depends on the timing of the airline notification:

• If you were informed more than 2 weeks in advance, you are not entitled to compensation.
• If you were notified between 14 and 7 days prior to the scheduled departure and arrived more than 4 hours later than planned, you are entitled to compensation.
• If you were notified 7 days or less before the scheduled departure and arrived more than 2 hours later than planned, you are entitled to compensation.

Please note that you are only entitled to compensation if you were departing from an EU country or flying from outside the EU to an EU country with a European airline.

Brexit: did it change regulations for UK passengers to or from La Palma Airport

Regulation 261/2004 was amended after Brexit to the The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 has been set in place to uphold your rights as airline passenger when you flight is or cancelled. Both legislations protect your rights as an airline passenger and determines the obligations of the airline.

What are your rights if your flight to or from La Palma Airport is cancelled?

Your entitlement to compensation for a flight cancellation hinges on when you were notified of the cancellation:

• If you were informed more than 2 weeks in advance, you are not eligible for compensation.
• If you were informed between 14 and 7 days prior to departure, and you arrived at your destination more than 4 hours later, you are eligible for compensation.
• If you were informed 7 days or less before departure, and you arrived at your destination more than 2 hours later, you are eligible for compensation.

It is important to note that compensation is only applicable if you were traveling from an EU country, or if you were traveling from a non-EU country to an EU country with a European airline.

What if your flight to or from La Palma Airport was cancelled due to extraordinary circumstances?

If your flight to or from La Palma Airport is cancelled, you may not be entitled to compensation in certain situations. The airline may claim that the cancellation resulted from an “extraordinary circumstance,” which refers to events that are beyond their control.

Examples of such events include severe weather, air traffic control strikes, and acts of terrorism. In such cases, the airline can demonstrate that they were not responsible for the flight cancellation.

What determines the amount of compensation for your cancelled flight to or from La Palma Airport

If your flight to or from La Palma Airport has been called off, and is eligible under Regulation 261/2004, you have the right to receive financial reparations, as long as there were no exceptional circumstances. The amount of compensation you are entitled to is based on the distance of your flight and is a predetermined sum.

Within the EU:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km

For flight destinations outside the EU you are entitled to:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km
• €600 compensation for a flight exceeding 3500 km

Financial compensation for flight cancellation to or from La Palma Airport

EUclaim provides complimentary advice to help you determine whether you are eligible for compensation due to a cancelled flight to or from La Palma Airport. We simply require your flight details, including the flight number and date of the cancelled flight, to offer our advice instantly.

By submitting your claim via EUclaim, we’ll manage the entire process for you, and we work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Flight cancellations with a right to compensation

At EUclaim, we analyze over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to provide you with the latest information on recently cancelled flights, along with the reasons for the cancellations. If your flight has been cancelled, simply check our list to see if your flight is included and to find out what caused the issue.

Your rights regarding a flight cancellation to or from La Palma Airport

If your flight has been cancelled, the airline is responsible for providing you with a replacement flight at no additional cost. If you’re not satisfied with the alternative flight, you have the right to cancel your booking and receive a full refund for your ticket.

In cases where the cancellation is communicated last minute, the airline must take care of your needs, such as providing food, beverages, and even accommodation near La Palma Airport if necessary. While the airline may offer vouchers to cover the costs of food and drink, this is not always the case. If you need to purchase these items yourself, be sure to keep all receipts and travel documents so you can submit them to the airline for reimbursement.

Even in cases where the cancellation is due to extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather, you’re still entitled to care from the airline. Don’t let a cancelled flight ruin your plans – know your rights and hold the airline accountable for their responsibilities.

About EUclaim

Since 2007, EUclaim has been dedicated to helping passengers receive compensation from airlines for flight cancellations and delays. We stay up-to-date on the latest developments by analyzing over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather.

Our team of legal experts assesses each case to ensure compliance with Regulation 261/2004 or The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Our data-driven approach, combined with the expertise of our legal team, has resulted in a 97% success rate in court. When you work with EUclaim, you can rest assured that we’ll do everything we can to help you receive compensation.

Don’t let a flight cancellation or delay ruin your plans. Contact us today!

Can’t find your cancelled flight to or from La Palma Airport?

Can’t find your cancelled flight in the list above? Don’t worry, you can quickly check your flight eligibility for compensation. Simply provide us with your flight details and we’ll let you know within minutes if you are entitled to compensation.

EUclaim: Countries and Airlines Eligible for Flight Compensation Claims

With EUclaim, you can file a claim for a cancelled flight from select countries and airlines. Keep in mind that legal proceedings may be necessary to obtain your compensation, and our services may not be available in every country. But don’t worry, our database can quickly determine your eligibility to file a claim by checking your flight information.

If you are flying to or from one of the following countries, you can file a claim:

• The Netherlands
• Germany
• Belgium
• France
• Spain
• The United Kingdom

Or are you flying with an airline that originated in one of these countries? If so, you can also file a claim.

Would you like to file a claim?

Is claiming not possible with EUclaim? We advise you to file a claim directly with the responsible airline.