Was your flight to or from Mahon Airport cancelled?

Your right to compensation when your flight to or from Mahon 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 Mahon 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 Mahon 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.

Extraordinary circumstances for flight cancellation to or from Mahon Airport

There are scenarios where you may not be eligible for compensation for a cancelled flight to or from Mahon Airport. In such cases, the airline may argue that the flight cancellation resulted from an “extraordinary circumstance,” which refers to situations outside the airline’s control.

For instance, flight cancellations caused by severe weather, air traffic control strikes, or acts of terrorism are considered as extraordinary circumstances.

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

If your flight to or from Mahon 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

How to claim your right to your cancelled flight compensation to or from Mahon Airport

If you’ve experienced a cancelled flight to or from Mahon Airport, EUclaim is here to help. Our team offers free advice to determine if you’re entitled to compensation. Simply provide us with your flight details, including the flight number and date of the cancellation, and we’ll provide our expert advice instantly.

If you decide to submit your claim through EUclaim, you can trust us to handle the entire process on your behalf. Our team operates on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, so you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs or fees.

Don’t let a cancelled flight disrupt your plans and cause you financial loss. Let us help you today to find out if you’re eligible for 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.

Was your flight to or from Mahon Airport cancelled and have you been waiting for more than two hours?

In the event that your flight from or to Mahon Airport is cancelled, it’s important to know your rights as a passenger. If you’ve been informed of the cancellation, the airline is responsible for providing you with an alternative flight at no additional cost. However, if the new flight isn’t suitable, you’re entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund for the cost of your ticket.

When a cancellation is communicated at the last minute, because of extraordinary circumstances for example, the airline must take care of your needs. This includes providing food, beverages, and even accommodation, if necessary. The airline may offer vouchers to cover the cost of these items, but if they don’t, you can purchase them yourself and submit the receipts to the airline for reimbursement. Make sure to keep all travel documents and receipts for this purpose.

About EUclaim

If you’ve ever had a flight cancelled or delayed, you know how frustrating it can be. But did you know that you may be entitled to compensation from the airline? That’s where EUclaim comes in.

Founded in 2007, we have dedicated ourselves to helping passengers receive the compensation they deserve. Our team of legal experts analyzes over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

We assess each case to ensure compliance with Regulation 261/2004 or The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

At EUclaim, our data-driven approach has resulted in a 97% success rate in court. We’ll handle the entire process on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. This means that if we don’t win your case, you don’t pay anything.

Can’t find your cancelled flight to or from Mahon 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

EUclaim allows claims to be made from select countries and airlines. Please note that legal proceedings may be necessary to obtain your compensation, and EUclaim may not be able to process your claim in every country. However, checking your flight in our database will automatically indicate whether or not you are eligible to file a claim.

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.