Coping with flight problems can be really frustrating. However, the good news is that the European Union has regulations to help travelers when things get messed up. If you’re flying in the EU, it’s wise to understand these regulations. 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 cancellations, delays, and overbookings.
Being aware of your options can make handling travel complications a lot simpler. While it won’t get you to your destination quicker, it can reduce your anxiety when things don’t go as planned.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
If your flight encounters issues in the European Union, you’ll get aid. EU laws ensure airlines look after their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Meals and beverages;
- A hotel room if you’re stranded overnight;
- Alternative transportation if your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed;
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
If you’re experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also get:
- A refund;
- An alternative flight;
- Compensation to make up for the inconvenience.
Don’t forget to inquire with airline representatives about these things if your plans change. They have to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Volotea Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from Volotea can be very frustrating. However there’s a bright side: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Laws in the UK and EU are in your favor. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What is important is when you land, not when you leave. So pay attention to your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
Your compensation depends on the length of your journey. 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? Take a look at the table below to see how much money you might get:
| 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 Volotea delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
Volotea Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has laws to help you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s what you should know:
If your flight is cancelled less than two weeks before you’re supposed to leave, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600. However, there’s a condition – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they can get you on another flight that doesn’t mess up your plans too much.
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 choose to board another flight from the airline, you can still get compensation. The key factor is your arrival time at your destination.
The amount you could receive is based on two factors:
- The length of your flight
- The time difference between the scheduled and actual arrival
Therefore, even if you arrive later than planned, you may still receive some compensation.
Refer to the following table to understand better:
| 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 entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Volotea
It’s crucial to be aware of how to claim the compensation you’re eligible for under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- Fill in 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 take over. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will do our best to get you your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Remember that you’re entitled as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed due to operational issues or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather or air traffic control decisions, you are entitled to compensation.
Which Volotea Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union have a wide-ranging scope. They apply to all flights departing from a European Union member state airport and any flight coming into 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 apply to airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re traveling with any airline to, from, or within Europe, you probably have these rights. It’s good to be aware of these regulations – they exist to help you if something goes wrong with your flight. They guarantee you’re not left on your own when your travel plans fall through.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Volotea isn’t always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, things happen that the airline has no control over, like extreme weather 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, Volotea isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline is unable to prevent.
When these events take place, you probably won’t get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties come up. However, Volotea must prove that the delay or cancellation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202618:50 | Volotea 5007 | (BCN) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:20 | Volotea 3924 | (AGP) (OVD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:25 | Volotea | (NTE) (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:40 | Volotea 5006 | (ATH) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:35 | Volotea 5017 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:45 | Volotea 5031 | (MXP) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:30 | Volotea 5023 | (FCO) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:15 | Volotea 5027 | (MAD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:50 | Volotea 5015 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:25 | Volotea 5022 | (ATH) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:15 | Volotea 5030 | (ATH) (MXP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:40 | Volotea 5006 | (ATH) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:05 | Volotea 2572 | (SXB) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:45 | Volotea 5111 | (OPO) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:05 | Volotea 5025 | (MAD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:00 | Volotea 5135 | (LIS) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:55 | Volotea 5013 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:35 | Volotea 5085 | (LUX) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:15 | Volotea 2048 | (LYS) (QSF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:35 | Volotea 5021 | (FCO) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:35 | Volotea 5108 | (ATH) (MLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:25 | Volotea 755 | (BOD) (VRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:15 | Volotea 1347 | (BOD) (VCE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:35 | Volotea 2635 | (MRS) (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:30 | Volotea 2656 | (LYS) (VLC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:10 | Volotea 1784 | (VRN) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:45 | Volotea 2783 | (LIL) (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:30 | Volotea 761 | (AOI) (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:15 | Volotea 2703 | (FCO) (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202612:45 | Volotea 2267 | (TLS) (NTE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202612:40 | Volotea 2322 | (ORY) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202611:00 | Volotea 2266 | (NTE) (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:30 | Volotea 5009 | (BLQ) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202608:25 | Volotea 5008 | (ATH) (BLQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:05 | Volotea | (NTE) (SXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:00 | Volotea 2769 | (CFR) (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202616:25 | Volotea | (BCN) (SXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202614:45 | Volotea 2793 | (CRL) (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202612:30 | Volotea 2792 | (BOD) (CRL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202610:45 | Volotea 2058 | (LYS) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202608:50 | Volotea 2530 | (SXB) (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202608:15 | Volotea 2956 | (BIA) (SXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202606:45 | Volotea 2531 | (TLS) (SXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:50 | Volotea 914 | (VRN) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202619:00 | Volotea 1315 | (OLB) (BGY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202618:45 | Volotea 5027 | (MAD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:15 | Volotea 2647 | (NCE) (NTE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202615:10 | Volotea 1778 | (VRN) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202615:05 | Volotea 5026 | (ATH) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202613:40 | Volotea 5111 | (OPO) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202613:05 | Volotea 5025 | (MAD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:45 | Volotea 5110 | (ATH) (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202609:15 | Volotea 5024 | (ATH) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202613:00 | Volotea 1349 | (BIO) (VRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202610:35 | Volotea 2011 | (CFR) (MPL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202609:35 | Volotea 3851 | (AGP) (LCG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:50 | Volotea 2181 | (ORY) (LDE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:30 | Volotea 2833 | (NCE) (CFR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:25 | Volotea 2010 | (MPL) (CFR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:00 | Volotea 1214 | (VCE) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202620:35 | Volotea 5017 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202612:25 | Volotea 2466 | (BOD) (FLR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202612:00 | Volotea 2206 | (NTE) (PRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202611:45 | Volotea 2203 | (AJA) (NTE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202610:15 | Volotea 2774 | (NTE) (MPL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202610:00 | Volotea 2467 | (FLR) (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202609:30 | Volotea 2202 | (NTE) (AJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202511:15 | Volotea 2048 | (LYS) (QSF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202519:55 | Volotea 2215 | (AGP) (NTE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202519:10 | Volotea 2658 | (MRS) (ORN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202517:45 | Volotea 2482 | (MRS) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202515:35 | Volotea 2635 | (MRS) (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202507:00 | Volotea 2006 | (LYS) (PIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202513:15 | Volotea 2059 | (BER) (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202510:45 | Volotea 2058 | (LYS) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202520:50 | Volotea 1314 | (BGY) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202520:50 | Volotea 1314 | (BGY) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202520:15 | Volotea 1745 | (VRN) (CTA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202520:15 | Volotea 2331 | (RAK) (LIL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202517:20 | Volotea 1135 | (FCO) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202516:00 | Volotea 2330 | (LIL) (RAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:40 | Volotea 1743 | (VRN) (CTA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:20 | Volotea 2314 | (SXB) (RAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:10 | Volotea 1778 | (VRN) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202518:45 | Volotea 1724 | (NAP) (TRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202514:55 | Volotea 2799 | (OPO) (RDZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202513:00 | Volotea 1349 | (BIO) (VRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202512:40 | Volotea 2322 | (ORY) (OLB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202511:25 | Volotea 1215 | (OLB) (VCE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202510:15 | Volotea 2517 | (BES) (MPL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202506:15 | Volotea 2507 | (SXB) (MPL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202506:15 | Volotea 2512 | (LIL) (MPL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202520:10 | Volotea 2797 | (ORY) (RDZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202518:20 | Volotea 2796 | (RDZ) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202516:40 | Volotea 2643 | (CZL) (MRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202516:25 | Volotea 5022 | (ATH) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202511:55 | Volotea 5013 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202511:05 | Volotea 5029 | (MXP) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.12.202518:10 | Volotea 737 | (RDZ) (PMO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.12.202517:55 | Volotea 2049 | (QSF) (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
