Delayed or canceled flights, you can request compensation
Did you know that you can claim compensation up to € 600 (CAD $ 925) if your flight with Air Archipels is delayed, canceled or overbooked in the last three years?
You have rights as a passenger on certain flights since European regulations which require airlines to compensate passengers in the event of prolonged delays, cancellations and situations resulting in denied boarding. Of course the extraordinary circumstances are not covered by the regulations including situations such as medical emergencies, staff strikes, lightning, highly unfavorable weather conditions, restrictions imposed by air traffic control, a sudden malfunction of the radar of the airport, acts of sabotage, political unrest, acts of terrorism … And all that is similar to this kind of problem.
Unfortunately in Canada, we do not yet have this type of regulation to compensate travelers in the event of delay or cancellation of flights due to the airline’s fault, but you can still be compensated as a Canadian for flights from, to or inside the European area covered by regulation EC 261.
Most routes in Europe are of course covered. This includes not only the EU airspace but also Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the so-called outermost regions (such as French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Guadeloupe and Réunion, Saint-Martin, Madeira and the Azores, and the Canary Islands).
Many international flights are also covered. If your flight is departing from an airport in the EU, it is covered. If your flight is from another region of the world but your destination is in the EU, the fact that it is covered depends on the
Airline, if it is a European airline, you will be covered. You are lost ?
You have heard of cancellation of flights to Paris by Air Archipels, a company in French Polynesia then regulated by CE 261. All passengers on these flights canceled by the fault of the company have the right to claim up to 600 € in compensation and in addition the carrier must reimburse the tickets or must find an alternative solution to take the passengers to the final destination.
How to claim compensation
You can take the compensation steps yourself with the airline or contact a professional in the field who will take all the steps for you to obtain your compensation in exchange for a commission.
Start-ups are taking steps today with the airline in default. You just have to fill in a quick online questionnaire concerning your delay, cancellation or refusal of a boat that you want to claim from your operator (Air Archipels), then their legal experts will take care of everything and you will get your refund if eligible after.
Advice when delaying or canceling a flight, always keep your tickets and ask the airline the reason for the delay or cancellation in writing, take photos or screenshots and note the hours of delay.
Filling out the form on our site allows you to systematically send your file to a legal expert, and it is up to him to analyze your case and take care of claiming the compensation owed to you by Air Archipels if you are eligible.
The law firms initiate an amicable first step towards the company which must compensate your theft. In most cases, the companies respond quickly and you will receive your compensation within a maximum of three months.