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 such situations. Under EU261/2004, if your flight is delayed or cancelled, the airline has to provide you with compensation and assistance. This article will focus on Air Algerie flight compensation, explaining when you may be entitled to it and how to claim it.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
EU Regulation 261 is the law that deals with the rights of air passengers. More precisely, this law covers diverse cases, including rebooking, delays, flight cancellations, etc., and obligates airlines to resolve individual cases with fairness and care. If the situation occurs due to the airline’s fault, any traveler who experienced certain inconveniences has a right to obtain compensation. Moreover, passengers may be entitled to certain benefits, which we will discuss further in the article.
Right to Compensation
The EU 261 encompasses regulations concerning the process of compensation, including aid for passengers affected by issues with flights. Specifically, the amount of compensation you can be eligible for is up to 600 euros per passenger. This sum varies, according to your circumstances.
Air Algerie Flight Cancellation Compensation
First and foremost, passengers need to know that the airline is required to notify them about the cancellation of their flight. In case the airline informs you less than fourteen days before the date of your flight and does not offer any alternative flight, the airline, according to the EU 261 regulation, must pay 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 scheduled arrival time of the original flight, the passenger could be eligible for compensation. The table below shows the airline’s obligations based on 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 |
Air Algerie Flight Delay Compensation
The amount of compensation you may receive depends on the delay time, with longer delays generally resulting in higher compensation amounts. When a flight is delayed for 3+ hours, the airline is required to provide compensation. If the flight is delayed for 5 hours or more, the passenger can expect a ticket refund or another flight to the final destination.
Furthermore, in such situations, the airline must also provide a passenger with beverages, some food, and accommodation. See key information on 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 |
When submitting a compensation claim for a delayed flight, providing accurate flight details is essential to support your case.
Right to Care
Right to Care refers to a specific aspect of European Union Regulation 261/2004, which establishes common rules on assistance and compensation to passengers in the event of long delays, denied boarding, or flight cancellations.
The “Right to Care” under EU 261 obliges airlines to provide certain services and assistance to passengers facing significant delays or cancellations. These include:
- Snacks and drinks appropriate to 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 important to understand upgrading and downgrading the flight’s class.
In situations, when the airline provides you with an upgraded class (for example, you booked Economy but were upgraded to Business class), you won’t have to pay additional fees for this service.
Regarding downgrading in class (in case you booked a Business class flight, but were downgraded to Economy), you have a right to receive reimbursement. In this case, it is worth mentioning that the amount of compensation fully depends 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.
Keep in mind that these rights apply to any flights inside 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 situations, when passengers won’t get compensation for cancelled or delayed flights. Particularly, we refer to 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 potentially could 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?
European Union Regulation 261 applies to all flights departing from airports in the EU. 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.
However, Air Algerie is not a European airline. Therefore, they don’t have to pay compensation if their flights operate outside of the European Union. This applies even to 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 cancellation or delay is an unpleasant situation that can not only upset you but also ruin all your travel plans. Passengers who unfortunately encounter a flight cancellation or delay should know exactly how to claim compensation. To apply for compensation, follow these steps:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We are well-versed in the EU laws thoroughly and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06.12.202513:20 | Air Algerie 6550 | Algiers (ALG) El Oued (ELU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202512:20 | Air Algerie 6176 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202507:00 | Air Algerie 6058 | Algiers (ALG) Jijel (GJL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202501:50 | Air Algerie 4906 | Doha (DOH) Muscat (MCT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202523:05 | Air Algerie 4915 | Muscat (MCT) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202523:00 | Air Algerie 6420 | Annaba (AAE) Tamanrasset (TMR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:30 | Air Algerie 6232 | Algiers (ALG) Tamanrasset (TMR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:10 | Air Algerie 6294 | Algiers (ALG) Djanet (DJG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:30 | Air Algerie 6112 | Algiers (ALG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:10 | Air Algerie 6244 | Algiers (ALG) In Amenas (IAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:35 | Air Algerie 1085 | Paris (CDG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:35 | Air Algerie 1008 | Algiers (ALG) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:35 | Air Algerie 1115 | Paris (CDG) Bejaia (BJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:45 | Air Algerie 4900 | Algiers (ALG) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:05 | Air Algerie 1114 | Bejaia (BJA) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202523:00 | Air Algerie 6312 | Algiers (ALG) Djanet (DJG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202522:30 | Air Algerie 6406 | Oran (ORN) Djanet (DJG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202522:00 | Air Algerie 6234 | Algiers (ALG) Tamanrasset (TMR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202521:00 | Air Algerie 6164 | Annaba (AAE) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202520:55 | Air Algerie 6039 | Batna (BLJ) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202519:25 | Air Algerie 1093 | Marseille (MRS) Tlemcen (TLM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202519:00 | Air Algerie 6038 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202515:40 | Air Algerie 6302 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202515:30 | Air Algerie 6401 | Ouargla (OGX) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202512:50 | Air Algerie 2019 | Barcelona (BCN) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202512:05 | Air Algerie 1077 | Toulouse (TLS) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202511:45 | Air Algerie 1193 | Bordeaux (BOD) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202511:35 | Air Algerie 6172 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202511:15 | Air Algerie 1081 | Lyon (LYS) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202508:55 | Air Algerie 6181 | Oran (ORN) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202508:30 | Air Algerie 6106 | Algiers (ALG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202507:30 | Air Algerie 6108 | Algiers (ALG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202507:00 | Air Algerie 6180 | Algiers (ALG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202507:00 | Air Algerie 6170 | Algiers (ALG) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202502:20 | Air Algerie 3021 | Istanbul (IST) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202502:20 | Air Algerie 4910 | Doha (DOH) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202501:30 | Air Algerie 403 | Jeddah (JED) Batna (BLJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202522:00 | Air Algerie 6234 | Algiers (ALG) Tamanrasset (TMR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202521:25 | Air Algerie 6454 | Algiers (ALG) Adrar (AZR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202519:40 | Air Algerie 5322 | Algiers (ALG) Ouagadougou (OUA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202516:40 | Air Algerie 6042 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202515:25 | Air Algerie 1174 | Constantine (CZL) Metz (ETZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202512:00 | Air Algerie 6058 | Algiers (ALG) Jijel (GJL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202510:15 | Air Algerie 1120 | Batna (BLJ) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202509:50 | Air Algerie 4063 | Dubai (DXB) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202502:25 | Air Algerie 6412 | Djanet (DJG) Ghardaia (GHA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202522:05 | Air Algerie 4062 | Algiers (ALG) Dubai (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202519:20 | Air Algerie 6244 | Algiers (ALG) In Amenas (IAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202518:10 | Air Algerie 6182 | Algiers (ALG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202517:10 | Air Algerie 1545 | Paris (CDG) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202516:30 | Air Algerie 1044 | Algiers (ALG) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202516:30 | Air Algerie 6044 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202516:30 | Air Algerie 6038 | Algiers (ALG) Batna (BLJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202515:40 | Air Algerie 1080 | Oran (ORN) Lyon (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202514:50 | Air Algerie 1191 | Bordeaux (BOD) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202514:50 | Air Algerie 6050 | Algiers (ALG) Bejaia (BJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202514:50 | Air Algerie 1084 | Oran (ORN) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202513:30 | Air Algerie 6318 | Algiers (ALG) Touggourt (TGR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202512:00 | Air Algerie 1190 | Algiers (ALG) Bordeaux (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202511:45 | Air Algerie 6169 | Constantine (CZL) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202511:40 | Air Algerie 1061 | Paris (ORY) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202511:05 | Air Algerie 1216 | Algiers (ALG) Metz (ETZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202502:20 | Air Algerie 4910 | Doha (DOH) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202523:05 | Air Algerie 4915 | Muscat (MCT) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202522:40 | Air Algerie 6294 | Algiers (ALG) Djanet (DJG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202519:55 | Air Algerie 4911 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202517:15 | Air Algerie 1287 | Paris (CDG) Tlemcen (TLM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202516:20 | Air Algerie 6044 | Algiers (ALG) Biskra (BSK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202516:05 | Air Algerie 6164 | Annaba (AAE) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202515:55 | Air Algerie 1005 | Paris (ORY) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202515:45 | Air Algerie 4900 | Algiers (ALG) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202515:30 | Air Algerie 1062 | Oran (ORN) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202514:45 | Air Algerie 2047 | Geneva (GVA) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202514:35 | Air Algerie 1163 | Paris (CDG) El Oued (ELU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202513:30 | Air Algerie 2025 | Rome (FCO) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202513:15 | Air Algerie 6165 | Oran (ORN) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202512:35 | Air Algerie 6100 | Algiers (ALG) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202512:00 | Air Algerie 1004 | Algiers (ALG) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202511:45 | Air Algerie 2046 | Algiers (ALG) Geneva (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202511:40 | Air Algerie 1113 | Paris (ORY) Bejaia (BJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202510:30 | Air Algerie 6169 | Constantine (CZL) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202510:30 | Air Algerie 2024 | Algiers (ALG) Rome (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202510:00 | Air Algerie 1216 | Algiers (ALG) Metz (ETZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202509:45 | Air Algerie 6070 | Algiers (ALG) Laghouat (LOO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202508:00 | Air Algerie 1231 | Paris (CDG) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202508:00 | Air Algerie 6266 | Algiers (ALG) Touggourt (TGR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202508:00 | Air Algerie 1112 | Bejaia (BJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202507:00 | Air Algerie 1286 | Tlemcen (TLM) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202502:20 | Air Algerie 3021 | Istanbul (IST) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202523:00 | Air Algerie 6410 | Oran (ORN) Ghardaia (GHA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202520:10 | Air Algerie 5010 | Algiers (ALG) (DSS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202519:20 | Air Algerie 1191 | Bordeaux (BOD) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202517:15 | Air Algerie 1145 | Paris (ORY) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202517:15 | Air Algerie 1157 | Lyon (LYS) Annaba (AAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202517:15 | Air Algerie 1287 | Paris (ORY) Tlemcen (TLM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202516:30 | Air Algerie 1190 | Algiers (ALG) Bordeaux (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202512:20 | Air Algerie 6039 | Batna (BLJ) Algiers (ALG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202512:05 | Air Algerie 1077 | Toulouse (TLS) Oran (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
