Dealing with flight issues can be very annoying. However, the good news is that the European Union has laws to help travelers when things go wrong. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s a good idea to understand these protections. They can come in handy if your flight gets messed up.
These protections are known as air passenger rights, which are legal entitlements under EU law that safeguard travelers in cases of flight delays, cancellations, and overbookings.
Understanding your rights can make handling travel issues a lot simpler. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can reduce your anxiety when things go wrong.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
When you’re flying in the EU, rest assured that there’s assistance available in the case of a flight disruption. EU laws guarantee airlines look after their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Food and drinks;
- A hotel room if you’re stuck overnight;
- Alternative transportation if your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed;
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
If you’re delayed for a long time or your flight is cancelled, you might also be entitled to:
- A refund;
- An alternative flight;
- Compensation to make up for the trouble.
Don’t forget to ask airline representatives about these things if your plans change. They must inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Air Corsica Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from Air Corsica can be very frustrating. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stranded for more than three hours owing to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Regulations in the UK and EU are on your side. You could get up to €600 per person. What matters is when you arrive, not when you leave. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
How much you get depends on how far you’re flying. A brief trip won’t get you as much money as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.
Want to know exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see the potential reimbursement amounts:
| 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 |
To check your eligibility for Air Corsica delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
Air Corsica Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has laws to assist you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s what you need to know:
In the event of a flight cancellation less than two weeks before your planned travel date, you could be eligible for compensation of up to €600. But keep in mind – the airline can avoid paying if they can get you on another flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
The airline may not need to compensate you if they provide an alternative flight that meets the following conditions:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
If you accept another flight from the airline, you can still get compensation. The most important thing is your arrival time at your destination.
Your potential compensation is determined by two things:
- The length of your flight
- How late you arrive
Therefore, even if you arrive later than planned, you might still get some compensation.
Refer to the following table for more information:
| 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 |
The airline may not need to compensate you if they can provide transportation to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even with a slight delay, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Air Corsica
It’s crucial to know how to request the compensation you’re eligible for under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We understand the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to secure your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Keep in mind that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed due to operational reasons or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including severe weather or air traffic control decisions, you are entitled to compensation.
Which Air Corsica Flights are Covered by EU261?
The European Union’s laws for protecting air passengers have a wide-ranging scope. They cover any flight taking off from an airport in an EU member state and every flight landing at an airport in an EU member state if the flight is operated by an EU airline.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also include airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means if you’re flying with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you most likely have these rights. It’s important to understand these regulations – they’re there to support you if something goes wrong with your flight. They ensure you’re not abandoned when your trip arrangements go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Air Corsica isn’t necessarily responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, events occur that the airline has no control over, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
For instance, if there’s an abrupt major weather event, an urgent situation at the airport, or an air traffic control strike, Air Corsica isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.
When these situations occur, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t viewed as doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues arise. However, Air Corsica must prove that the cancellation or delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances in order to avoid paying.
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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.12.202513:10 | Air Corsica 131 | Lyon (LYS) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.12.202510:50 | Air Corsica 130 | Ajaccio (AJA) Lyon (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.12.202509:15 | Air Corsica 101 | Nice (NCE) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.12.202508:00 | Air Corsica 402 | Figari (FSC) Nice (NCE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.12.202507:30 | Air Corsica 102 | Ajaccio (AJA) Nice (NCE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.12.202521:05 | Air Corsica 787 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.12.202519:10 | Air Corsica 1207 | Bastia (BIA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.12.202517:45 | Air Corsica 1401 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.12.202516:45 | Air Corsica 1206 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.12.202515:55 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202520:00 | Air Corsica 1203 | Bastia (BIA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:20 | Air Corsica 776 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202516:40 | Air Corsica 255 | Marseille (MRS) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202513:20 | Air Corsica 233 | Lyon (LYS) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202516:10 | Air Corsica 309 | Nice (NCE) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202515:55 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.11.202518:25 | Air Corsica 321 | Nantes (NTE) St Nazaire (SNR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.11.202513:50 | Air Corsica 840 | Ajaccio (AJA) Bergerac (EGC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.11.202506:55 | Air Corsica 780 | Bastia (BIA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202517:05 | Air Corsica 785 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202515:55 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202512:25 | Air Corsica 1101 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202510:20 | Air Corsica 1201 | Bastia (BIA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202518:30 | Air Corsica 456 | Figari (FSC) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202516:15 | Air Corsica 309 | Nice (NCE) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202507:00 | Air Corsica 752 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202506:55 | Air Corsica 770 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202517:25 | Air Corsica 203 | Nice (NCE) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202516:45 | Air Corsica 1206 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202517:30 | Air Corsica 256 | Bastia (BIA) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202517:30 | Air Corsica 156 | Ajaccio (AJA) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202516:15 | Air Corsica 309 | Nice (NCE) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:50 | Air Corsica 785 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202516:05 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:55 | Air Corsica 775 | Paris (ORY) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202513:10 | Air Corsica 774 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202520:30 | Air Corsica 205 | Nice (NCE) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202518:45 | Air Corsica 720 | Ajaccio (AJA) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202518:20 | Air Corsica 776 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202517:45 | Air Corsica 1401 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:05 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202514:45 | Air Corsica 6110 | Nice (NCE) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202511:55 | Air Corsica 760 | Calvi (CLY) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202509:35 | Air Corsica 761 | Paris (ORY) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202509:35 | Air Corsica 771 | Paris (ORY) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202507:00 | Air Corsica 752 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202516:15 | Air Corsica 309 | Nice (NCE) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202516:05 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202510:50 | Air Corsica 772 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202508:50 | Air Corsica 320 | St Nazaire (SNR) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202516:05 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202513:55 | Air Corsica 1301 | Calvi (CLY) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202511:35 | Air Corsica 1300 | Paris (ORY) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202511:55 | Air Corsica 760 | Bastia (BIA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202509:35 | Air Corsica 761 | Paris (ORY) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202516:50 | Air Corsica 775 | Paris (ORY) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202516:45 | Air Corsica 1206 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202516:05 | Air Corsica 351 | Marseille (MRS) Calvi (CLY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202516:00 | Air Corsica 5710 | Paris (ORY) Figari (FSC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202513:25 | Air Corsica 5700 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202513:10 | Air Corsica 1300 | Paris (ORY) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202510:45 | Air Corsica 202 | Bastia (BIA) Nice (NCE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202507:10 | Air Corsica 250 | Bastia (BIA) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202520:05 | Air Corsica 256 | Bastia (BIA) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202517:30 | Air Corsica 793 | Brussels (CRL) Bastia (BIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:45 | Air Corsica 5700 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:15 | Air Corsica 1353 | Calvi (CLY) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:10 | Air Corsica 1101 | Ajaccio (AJA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202513:10 | Air Corsica 753 | Paris (ORY) Figari (FSC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202510:25 | Air Corsica 782 | Bastia (BIA) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202510:20 | Air Corsica 752 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202510:20 | Air Corsica 1303 | Calvi (CLY) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202509:40 | Air Corsica 1401 | Figari (FSC) Paris (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202518:45 | Air Corsica 456 | Figari (FSC) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202517:30 | Air Corsica 155 | Marseille (MRS) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202515:55 | Air Corsica 154 | Ajaccio (AJA) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202515:55 | Air Corsica 5610 | Marseille (MRS) Ajaccio (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202514:15 | Air Corsica 6600 | Bastia (BIA) Marseille (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
