Azores Airlines Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation

Yurii Moskalenko
07.08.2024
Updated 05.05.2025

Dealing with flight issues can be quite upsetting. However, the positive thing is that the European Union has laws to support travelers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re traveling by air in the EU, it’s smart to know about these regulations. They can help you out if your flight goes off course.

Understanding your rights can make managing travel complications much easier. While it won’t get you to your destination quicker, it can make you more relaxed when things get disrupted.

Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004

EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws guarantee airlines take care of their passengers when things go wrong.

When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:

  • Refreshments and snacks
  • A hotel room if you’re stranded overnight
  • Transportation to and from the hotel
  • 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
  • A different flight option
  • Compensation to make up for the trouble

Don’t forget to ask airline workers about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.

Azores Airlines Flight Delay Compensation

Travel setbacks from Azores Airlines can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: 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 in your favor. You could get up to €600 per person. What counts is when you arrive, not when you leave. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.

Your compensation depends on the length of your journey. A short flight won’t yield as much as a long one, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.

Interested in learning exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see what compensation you could receive:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Azores Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation

Europe has laws to protect you if your flight gets cancelled. Here’s what you should know:

In the event of a flight cancellation less than two weeks before your scheduled departure, you might get compensation of up to €600. But there’s a catch – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they rebook you on a different flight that doesn’t significantly disrupt your travel.

The airline may not need to compensate you if they offer you a new flight that meets the following conditions:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight

If you accept a different flight from the airline, you’re still eligible for compensation. What matters most is when you reach your final destination.

Your potential compensation depends on two factors:

  1. The distance of your flight
  2. How late you arrive

As a result, even if the alternative flight is delayed, you might still get some compensation.

Look at the following table to see more details:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

The airline might not have 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 entitled to flight cancellation compensation.

How to Claim Compensation from Azores Airlines

It’s essential to be aware of the process of claiming the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
  • Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. 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.

Keep in mind that it is your right as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed due to operational reasons or mechanical problems, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.

Which Azores Airlines Flights are Covered by EU261?

The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are far-reaching. They cover any flight taking off from an airport within an EU country and every flight landing at an airport in an EU member state provided the airline is based in the EU.

ItineraryCovered by EU 261
Flights departing EU airports✅ Covered
Flights arriving at EU airports✅ Covered

These laws also apply to airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means if you’re traveling with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you most likely have these rights. It’s good to understand these laws – they’re there to support you if problems occur with your flight. They make sure you’re not abandoned when your travel plans don’t work out.

When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation

Azores Airlines isn’t always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, things happen that the airline is powerless against, like severe weather conditions or unforeseen issues.

For instance, if there’s unexpected severe weather, an emergency at the airport, or an air traffic control strike, Azores Airlines isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline can’t do anything about.

When these situations occur, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t seen as doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties occur.

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

09.05.202512:35

Azores Airlines

171

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202511:45

Azores Airlines

8308

Marrakech (RAK)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202511:20

Azores Airlines

8710

Lisbon (LIS)

Barcelona (BCN)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202509:50

Azores Airlines

122

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202508:55

Azores Airlines

8309

Lisbon (LIS)

Marrakech (RAK)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202508:20

Azores Airlines

172

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Porto (OPO)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202507:45

Azores Airlines

8042

Lisbon (LIS)

Barcelona (BCN)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202507:25

Azores Airlines

228

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Rome (MXP)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202506:00

Azores Airlines

121

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202522:00

Azores Airlines

129

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

cancelled

Refunds

08.05.202521:30

Azores Airlines

328

Montreal (YUL)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202521:15

Azores Airlines

228

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202520:45

Azores Airlines

360

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:50

Azores Airlines

8481

Brussels (BRU)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202507:25

Azores Airlines

228

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Rome (MXP)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202521:15

Azores Airlines

228

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202520:55

Azores Airlines

276

New York (JFK)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202514:25

Azores Airlines

513

Paris (CDG)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:30

Azores Airlines

328

Montreal (YUL)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:45

Azores Airlines

372

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:10

Azores Airlines

8486

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:20

Azores Airlines

8484

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:15

Azores Airlines

8298

Lisbon (LIS)

Dublin (DUB)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:05

Azores Airlines

8332

Berlin (BER)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202508:30

Azores Airlines

8336

Lisbon (LIS)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202507:15

Azores Airlines

8480

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202506:30

Azores Airlines

8278

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202521:15

Azores Airlines

280

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202520:55

Azores Airlines

266

New York (JFK)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202516:20

Azores Airlines

8484

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202515:55

Azores Airlines

8483

Brussels (BRU)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202511:20

Azores Airlines

8482

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202508:30

Azores Airlines

8336

Lisbon (LIS)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202513:25

Azores Airlines

163

Funchal (FNC)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202512:35

Azores Airlines

271

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202509:50

Azores Airlines

122

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202509:45

Azores Airlines

160

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Funchal (FNC)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202508:25

Azores Airlines

120

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202508:10

Azores Airlines

504

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Bilbao (BIO)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202506:00

Azores Airlines

121

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

02.05.202521:15

Azores Airlines

272

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

02.05.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

02.05.202512:35

Azores Airlines

171

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

02.05.202508:20

Azores Airlines

172

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Porto (OPO)

delayed

Refunds

01.05.202521:30

Azores Airlines

328

Montreal (YUL)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

01.05.202521:15

Azores Airlines

228

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

01.05.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

01.05.202510:15

Azores Airlines

9360

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202521:15

Azores Airlines

280

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202521:15

Azores Airlines

228

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202520:55

Azores Airlines

276

New York (JFK)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202517:35

Azores Airlines

3152

Horta (HOR)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202513:30

Azores Airlines

3127

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202521:30

Azores Airlines

328

Montreal (YUL)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202520:55

Azores Airlines

246

New York (JFK)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202520:45

Azores Airlines

372

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202515:50

Azores Airlines

8270

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

cancelled

Refunds

28.04.202513:10

Azores Airlines

3177

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202521:15

Azores Airlines

280

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202521:10

Azores Airlines

2177

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

cancelled

Refunds

27.04.202520:55

Azores Airlines

266

New York (JFK)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202517:35

Azores Airlines

2165

Funchal (FNC)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

cancelled

Refunds

26.04.202521:15

Azores Airlines

280

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202520:55

Azores Airlines

246

New York (JFK)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202517:50

Azores Airlines

8331

Lisbon (LIS)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202512:35

Azores Airlines

271

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

25.04.202511:00

Azores Airlines

160

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Funchal (FNC)

delayed

Refunds

24.04.202521:30

Azores Airlines

328

Montreal (YUL)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

24.04.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

24.04.202506:30

Azores Airlines

8278

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202521:15

Azores Airlines

280

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202514:35

Azores Airlines

561

Frankfurt (FRA)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202508:00

Azores Airlines

8389

Lisbon (LIS)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

22.04.202509:00

Azores Airlines

198

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Faro (FAO)

delayed

Refunds

21.04.202522:15

Azores Airlines

8279

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

21.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

21.04.202507:30

Azores Airlines

9330

Terceira Island (TER)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

20.04.202521:15

Azores Airlines

280

Boston (BOS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

20.04.202508:15

Azores Airlines

8273

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

19.04.202508:25

Azores Airlines

120

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

19.04.202508:10

Azores Airlines

504

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Bilbao (BIO)

delayed

Refunds

19.04.202507:35

Azores Airlines

512

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Paris (CDG)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202520:45

Azores Airlines

322

Toronto (YYZ)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202514:35

Azores Airlines

163

Funchal (FNC)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202514:15

Azores Airlines

507

Barcelona (BCN)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202513:05

Azores Airlines

8271

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202512:35

Azores Airlines

123

Lisbon (LIS)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202512:35

Azores Airlines

171

Porto (OPO)

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202511:00

Azores Airlines

160

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Funchal (FNC)

delayed

Refunds

18.04.202510:45

Azores Airlines

8272

Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds
Yurii Moskalenko
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Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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