Whenever flights get delayed or cancelled, it can be frustrating and inconvenient for passengers. However, the EU has a regulation 261/2004 that helps protect passengers in these situations. Under EU261, if your flight is delayed or cancelled, the airline has to provide you with compensation and assistance.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
European Union Regulation 261 is the regulation that covers air passengers’ rights. In particular, this regulation covers different situations, including flight cancellations, delays, rebooking, etc., and obligates airlines to handle individual cases with care and fairness. If the incident happens as a result of the airline’s fault, any traveler who experienced certain inconveniences has a right to get compensation. Moreover, passengers may be entitled to certain benefits, which we will discuss further in the article.
Right to Compensation
The EU 261 contains rules concerning the process of compensation, including aid to people affected by issues with flights. Specifically, the amount of compensation you can potentially get is up to 600 euros per person. This sum varies, based on your specific case.
Compensation for Air Algerie Flight Cancellation
First and foremost, travelers need to know that the airline must inform them about the flight cancellation. If the airline informs you less than fourteen days before your flight date and does not offer any alternative flight, the airline, according to the EU 261, is obligated to compensate you compensation of 250 – 600 euros.
At the same time, if a passenger is provided with an alternative flight but arrives at his destination later than the original flight was supposed to, the passenger may also be eligible for compensation. The table below shows the airline’s obligations according to the duration of the delay:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
Compensation for Air Algerie Flight Delay
When a flight is delayed for 3+ hours, the airline is required to pay compensation. If the flight is delayed for 5 hours or more, the passenger can expect a ticket refund or an alternative flight to the final destination.
Furthermore, in such situations, the airline also must provide a passenger with beverages, some food, and accommodation. See key information about compensation in the table below:
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
Right to Care
Right to Care pertains to a specific aspect of European Union Regulation 261/2004, which sets out common rules on compensation and assistance for travelers in the event of denied boarding, flight cancellations, or long delays.
The “Right to Care” under EU 261/2004 requires airlines to provide certain services and assistance to passengers affected by significant delays or cancellations. These include:
- Snacks and drinks appropriate for the waiting time
- Hotel accommodation if an overnight stay becomes necessary
- Transport between the airport and the place of accommodation
- Emails or faxes and two free phone calls
Upgrading and Downgrading
In situations where a passenger gets an alternative flight, it is helpful to know about upgrading and downgrading the flight’s class.
In situations, when the airline provides you with an upgraded class (for instance, you booked Economy but were upgraded to Business class), you will not be charged additional fees for this service.
Regarding downgrading in class (if you had a Business class ticket, but were downgraded to Economy), you are entitled to obtain reimbursement. In this case, it is worth mentioning that the amount of compensation is entirely based on the distance of a flight:
- 30% of the flight tickets cost for a 1,500 km distance or less;
- 50% of the flight tickets cost (specifically, for intra-EU flights that are over 1,500 km and all other flights with a 1,500 km and 3,500 km distance;
- 75% of the ticket price for flights with a 3,500+ km distance.
Consider that these rights apply to every flight within the European Union, as well as flights departing from or arriving in the European Union operated by airlines based in the EU.
When Are You Not Entitled to Compensation?
Unfortunately, there are cases, when passengers won’t get compensation for delayed or cancelled flights. Particularly, we talk about extraordinary circumstances that are beyond the airline’s control. A few examples are as follows:
- Bad weather conditions and natural disasters;
- Political circumstances (related security risks, terrorist attacks);
- A collision of the aircraft and foreign objects (birds, for instance);
- Unruly or very ill passengers;
- Strikes (that are not caused by the airline’s crew).
In addition, if the airline could hypothetically have done something to avoid problems with the flight and failed to handle the situation, you can claim compensation.
Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?
EU Regulation 261 applies to all flights departing from EU airports. This regulation also extends to flights arriving in the EU if the airline is based in the EU. This includes airlines from EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Nevertheless, Air Algerie isn’t a European airline. Consequently, they are not obliged to pay compensation if their flights operate outside of the European Union. This is true even for their flights to the European Union if they start outside the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing from the EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ❌ No |
How to Claim Air Algerie Compensation
Flight delay or cancellation is an unpleasant situation that can not only upset you but also ruin all your travel plans. Those who are unlucky enough to face a flight delay or cancellation should be aware of the process to claim compensation. To apply for compensation, follow these steps:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We are well-versed in the EU laws well and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29.05.202518:25 | Air Algerie 6006 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:15 | Air Algerie 6251 | Illizi (VVZ) El Oued (ELU) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:30 | Air Algerie 1154 | S?tif (QSF) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202512:50 | Air Algerie 6250 | El Oued (ELU) Illizi (VVZ) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
29.05.202512:45 | Air Algerie 1155 | Lyon (LYS) S?tif (QSF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:35 | Air Algerie 6266 | Algiers (ALG) Touggourt (TGR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202521:15 | Air Algerie 6454 | Algiers (ALG) Adrar (AZR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:45 | Air Algerie 1175 | Metz (ETZ) Constantine (CZL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:15 | Air Algerie 6006 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202516:00 | Air Algerie 6220 | Algiers (ALG) Ouargla (OGX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:25 | Air Algerie 1174 | Constantine (CZL) Metz (ETZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:45 | Air Algerie 1184 | Oran (ORN) Metz (ETZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:25 | Air Algerie 6117 | Tlemcen (TLM) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:35 | Air Algerie 6177 | Annaba (AAE) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202512:15 | Air Algerie 1099 | Lyon (LYS) Tlemcen (TLM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202511:50 | Air Algerie 6540 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202504:20 | Air Algerie 305 | Madinah (MED) Annaba (AAE) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:05 | Air Algerie 4062 | Algiers (ALG) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:20 | Air Algerie 304 | Annaba (AAE) Madinah (MED) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:15 | Air Algerie 6006 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:30 | Air Algerie 6044 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:20 | Air Algerie 6038 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:40 | Air Algerie 6058 | Algiers (ALG) Jijel (GJL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:40 | Air Algerie 6254 | Oran (ORN) El Oued (ELU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202512:10 | Air Algerie 1151 | Marseille (MRS) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:45 | Air Algerie 6172 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202507:30 | Air Algerie 6170 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:40 | Air Algerie 6294 | Algiers (ALG) Djanet (DJG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202519:15 | Air Algerie 6006 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202519:10 | Air Algerie 4003 | Tunis (TUN) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202516:50 | Air Algerie 4002 | Algiers (ALG) Tunis (TUN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:05 | Air Algerie 6058 | Algiers (ALG) Jijel (GJL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202512:55 | Air Algerie 1106 | Batna (BLJ) Marseille (MRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202511:30 | Air Algerie 1107 | Marseille (MRS) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202508:00 | Air Algerie 6266 | Algiers (ALG) Touggourt (TGR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202523:00 | Air Algerie 6232 | Algiers (ALG) Tamanrasset (TMR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202518:15 | Air Algerie 1087 | Paris (ORY) Tlemcen (TLM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202516:50 | Air Algerie 1196 | Bejaia (BJA) Marseille (MRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:55 | Air Algerie 6266 | Algiers (ALG) Touggourt (TGR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:00 | Air Algerie 6032 | Algiers (ALG) Tbessa (TEE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:00 | Air Algerie 2200 | Algiers (ALG) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202512:10 | Air Algerie 1151 | Marseille (MRS) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202511:30 | Air Algerie 1172 | Algiers (ALG) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202511:20 | Air Algerie 6058 | Algiers (ALG) Jijel (GJL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202502:10 | Air Algerie 461 | Jeddah (JED) Laghouat (LOO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202522:15 | Air Algerie 6292 | Algiers (ALG) Djanet (DJG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202518:50 | Air Algerie 6033 | Tbessa (TEE) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202518:45 | Air Algerie 6006 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202516:45 | Air Algerie 6032 | Algiers (ALG) Tbessa (TEE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202514:15 | Air Algerie 6038 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202512:50 | Air Algerie 1155 | Lyon (LYS) S?tif (QSF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202509:45 | Air Algerie 6171 | Annaba (AAE) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202508:00 | Air Algerie 1170 | Constantine (CZL) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202507:50 | Air Algerie 6252 | Algiers (ALG) El Oued (ELU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202507:45 | Air Algerie 6170 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202520:10 | Air Algerie 6052 | Algiers (ALG) Bejaia (BJA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202516:20 | Air Algerie 6512 | Algiers (ALG) Tlemcen (TLM) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
23.05.202516:15 | Air Algerie 6038 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202513:40 | Air Algerie 6252 | Algiers (ALG) El Oued (ELU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202512:40 | Air Algerie 1216 | Algiers (ALG) Metz (ETZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202511:00 | Air Algerie 6042 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202509:30 | Air Algerie 4001 | Tunis (TUN) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202518:15 | Air Algerie 1157 | Lyon (LYS) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202518:10 | Air Algerie 1545 | Paris (CDG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202515:40 | Air Algerie 6302 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202514:30 | Air Algerie 1154 | S?tif (QSF) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202513:35 | Air Algerie 6173 | Annaba (AAE) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202512:50 | Air Algerie 6250 | El Oued (ELU) Illizi (VVZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202512:45 | Air Algerie 1155 | Lyon (LYS) S?tif (QSF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:05 | Air Algerie 6506 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202522:35 | Air Algerie 6036 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202516:50 | Air Algerie 4002 | Algiers (ALG) Tunis (TUN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202516:00 | Air Algerie 6220 | Algiers (ALG) Ouargla (OGX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202515:40 | Air Algerie 6051 | Bejaia (BJA) Algiers (ALG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202515:25 | Air Algerie 1174 | Constantine (CZL) Metz (ETZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202514:45 | Air Algerie 1184 | Oran (ORN) Metz (ETZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202511:30 | Air Algerie 6176 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202511:30 | Air Algerie 1172 | Algiers (ALG) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202522:40 | Air Algerie 6245 | In Amenas (IAM) Algiers (ALG) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.05.202522:00 | Air Algerie 6384 | Oran (ORN) Adrar (AZR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202516:30 | Air Algerie 6044 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202516:20 | Air Algerie 6038 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202512:10 | Air Algerie 1151 | Marseille (MRS) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202511:00 | Air Algerie 1216 | Algiers (ALG) Metz (ETZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202509:15 | Air Algerie 6032 | Algiers (ALG) Tbessa (TEE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.05.202507:30 | Air Algerie 6170 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202522:40 | Air Algerie 6294 | Algiers (ALG) Djanet (DJG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202515:35 | Air Algerie 1163 | Paris (CDG) El Oued (ELU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202514:05 | Air Algerie 6058 | Algiers (ALG) Jijel (GJL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202513:15 | Air Algerie 6165 | Oran (ORN) Annaba (AAE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.05.202511:30 | Air Algerie 1107 | Marseille (MRS) Batna (BLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202523:00 | Air Algerie 6232 | Algiers (ALG) Tamanrasset (TMR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202516:50 | Air Algerie 4002 | Algiers (ALG) Tunis (TUN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202514:00 | Air Algerie 2200 | Algiers (ALG) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202513:15 | Air Algerie 6042 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
