Czech Airlines: Compensation for delayed flight, cancellation, denied boarding
How to claim Czech Airlines compensation online?
Czech Airlines is the flag carrier of the Czech Republic. Headquartered in Prague, the airline is a member of the SkyTeam alliance. It operates scheduled flights mainly in Europe. And on all of these flights with Czech Airlines, you are protected by EU laws. In some situations you can even get compensation from Czech Airlines, ranging from 250 to 600 euros per passenger.
How to claim Czech Airlines flight delay compensation?
Czech Airlines flight cancellation compensation?
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Here are 5 main topics that we will focus on:
1. What to do if your flight is delayed?
2. What to do if your flight is cancelled?
3. How to claim Czech Airlines flight delay compensation?
4. How to claim Czech Airlines flight cancellation compensation?
5. How to claim Czech Airlines denied boarding compensation?
1. What to do if your flight is DELAYED?
Your flight is delayed. What should you do?
There are two most likely scenarios. In both of these scenarios, it is important to find out how long will be the delay and what is happening with check in.
1.1 If you are still at home
The most important thing is to avoid being stuck at the airport.
That’s why you should find out what is the check in status for your flight, even if you have checked in online already. Thus, you’ll know when to leave for the airport.
If check in is going to be delayed, wait for a while.
If check in isn't delayed, go to the airport as normally.
Do you have another flight you may miss?
What should you do if you miss your connecting flight? Well, it depends on your connection. If it’s an airline-protected connecting flight, you are protected. The airline will take care of you, and if necessary you will be put on another flight for free. If it’s a separately booked flight, this is your responsibility. Flights like the latter are called self transfer flights.
1.2 If you are already at the airport
Are you at the airport already?
Upon arrival at the airport you’ve found out that your flight has been delayed. What now? Has check in for your flight started already?
If check in hasn’t started, for now just wait.
It may be a long delay. Or your flight may even get cancelled at some point.That’s why it’s better to just wait for a while, until check in for your flight starts.
If check has started, that’s a good sign.
You can check in and proceed through airport security.
- 3 hour flight delay
Czech Airlines is a European airline.
And that means you are protected by the EU law.
If you have to wait at the airport due to delay, cancellation or overbooking, you are entitled to receive some services for free. If the waiting time is at least 3 hours, you have a right to care from the airline. Czech Airlines has to provide you with two free phone calls or e-mails (or internet access) and also a free meal and drink.
This applies to all Czech Airlines flights and all passengers.
All thanks to Regulation EC 261/2004.
- Long delay (Overnight delay)
If the delay is longer, you may also get a hotel room.
Czech Airlines has to offer you free hotel room and free transfer.
Everyone has the right to this type of care.
1.3 If it is fault of Czech Airlines
That includes things like technical problems and staff shortage.
In this case, you may also be entitled to EU flight delay compensation.
Have you experienced a flight delay?
If you have — file a compensation claim.
1.4 Why do flights get delayed?
Here are some of the top reasons why flights get delayed.
2. What to do if your flight is CANCELLED?
Your flight is cancelled. What should you do?
Will you be offered a new flight for free? In what situations can you ask for compensation from Czech Airlines? What about Czech Airlines refund for cancellation?
2.1 If you are still at home
You need to find out what’s happening next.
Contact Czech Airlines, if they haven’t contacted you already. As Czech Airlines is a EU airline, you are protected under the EU law. The airline must provide you a new flight or full refund. You can choose either. You have a right to request a refund if you don’t want to take the new flight. If it’s fault of the airline, you may have a right to compensation.
More on that further below.
2.2 If you are already at the airport
Don’t go through the airport security just yet.
As your flight is cancelled, you will be put on another flight. And you will have to check in for that new flight. So, don’t go through the airport security just yet. Another thing you can do is to try to get in touch with the representatives of Czech Airlines, to learn what’s happening next, what’s their plan in this situation.
Ask for a refund, if you don’t want to fly anymore.
- 3 hour flight delay
Czech Airlines is an airline registered in the EU.
And that means you are protected by the EU.
If you have to wait at the airport because your flight is disrupted, you have a right to care from the airline. The airline has to provide you with two free phone calls or e-mails (or internet access) and also a free meal and drink.
Cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances?
This applies to all flight cancellations of Czech Airlines.
All thanks to Regulation EC 261/2004.
- Long delay (Overnight delay)
In this case you have a right to free accommodation.
Free hotel stay and free transfer has to be offered in case of a long overnight delay. It is the airline's responsibility, however it is assessed case by case. Sometimes the airline may decide not to provide free hotel stays for affected passengers — if that just doesn’t make sense (if it’s not doable and/or would make the whole situation worse).
2.3 If it is fault of Czech Airlines
That includes things like technical problems and bad planning.
If that causes a cancellation, it is considered fault of the airline.
And you may also be entitled to EU flight cancellation compensation.
Have you experienced a flight cancellation?
If you have — file a compensation claim.
2.4 Why do flights get cancelled?
Here are some of the top reasons why flights get cancelled.
3. How to claim Czech Airlines flight delay compensation?
There are two conditions that should be met.
It must be due to the fault of Czech Airlines, and the delay must be 3+ hours. If this is what has happened, you have a right to EU flight delay compensation. The most important thing, however, is to make a claim. Otherwise you won’t get anything. There are two options how to claim Czech Airlines flight delay compensation.
1. You can do it all on your own.
Contact the airline and make a compensation claim. Refer to the Regulation EC 261/2004. Be prepared to fight for your rights. Here you can see some of the most popular ways how airlines try to avoid paying passengers EU flight compensation. Read this article to prepare for the negotiations.
Contact us for legal help with Czech Airlines claims.
2. You can hand the case over to us.
This is the easiest way, a shortcut.
There’s only one form you need to fill, and the rest is done by us, a team of professionals. Once you sign the form, we become your legal representatives. We will help you to get your Czech Airlines compensation faster.
When working with us, here is all you will have to do:
- Go to this page;
- Fill in the details about yourself and your flight;
- Upload your boarding pass and passport copy;
- Sign the claim online.
That’s all from you. We will do the rest.
Learn more about EU flight delay compensation.
- How long does it take?
On average, the process takes 2-3 months.
If you are claiming compensation all by yourself and facing some issues along the way, it will take longer than that. The whole process may even take 5 or 6 months, sometimes — a year or more. Be prepared to wait and fight for your rights.
- How far back can you claim flight delay compensation?
This applies also to old flights.
You can get compensation even if your affected flight was 2-3 years ago. In most countries in the EU, you can file a claim for flights up to 2-3 years old. However, the sooner you do it, the better.
- Does it apply only to citizens of the European Union?
No, it applies to all passengers.
You don't have to be European to receive EU compensation.
- How much can you claim?
The longer the flight, the more you can claim.
The amounts are as follows: €250, €400, €600.
These amounts are the same for all passengers travelling on the same flight. No matter the nationality, airline you are flying with, price of the ticket or travel insurance. Also the age doesn’t matter — even infants can receive full flight compensation.
4. How to claim Czech Airlines flight cancellation compensation?
There are two conditions that should be met.
To get compensation from Czech Airlines, your flight must be cancelled last-minute (not more than 14 days before the departure), and it must be due to the fault of the airline. Otherwise, you won’t be entitled to compensation. There are to ways how you can claim flight cancellation compensation from Czech Airlines.
1. You can do it all on your own.
Make a claim using the online form from Czech Airlines official website. Refer to the Regulation EC 261/2004, and request a cancellation compensation. Be prepared to wait and to fight for your rights. Contact us for legal help with Czech Airlines claims.
2. You can hand the case over to us.
This is the easiest option, a shortcut.
Legally it’s called legal representation. In this case, it’s us who do all the negotiations and prepare all the necessary paperwork. You need to sign only one form.
When working with us, here is all you will have to do:
- Go to this page;
- Fill in the details about yourself and your flight;
- Upload your boarding pass and passport copy;
- Sign the claim online.
We will do the rest.
Learn more about EU flight cancellation compensation.
- How long does it take?
On average, the whole process takes 2-3 months.
- How far back can you claim flight cancellation compensation?
You can get compensation for old flight cancellations, too.
In most countries that’s up to 2-3 years old flights.
- Does it apply only to citizens of the European Union?
No, the EU law protects also tourists.
The rules are the same for everyone. When it comes to things like flight delays, flight cancellations and denied boarding, you don't have to be European to have these rights and to receive European flight compensation. All passengers are treated equally, and have the same rights.
- How much can you claim?
The amounts are regulated by the EU law.
Here is how much you can claim for your flight:
- €250 — if the distance of your flight is up to 1500 kilometres;
- €400 — if the distance is between 1500 to 3500 kilometres;
- €600 — if the distance is more than 3500 kilometres.
These amounts are per passenger. They are exactly the same for all passengers travelling on the same flight. No matter the nationality, airline you are flying with, price of the ticket, travel insurance or age. Even infants can receive full flight compensation, and even if they don’t have a separate seat and are travelling on an infant ticket.
5. How to claim Czech Airlines denied boarding compensation?
You may get denied boarding even if you have a valid ticket.
It happens when a flight is overbooked. It is when an airline sells more tickets than there are seats, in hope that someone won’t show up. But sometimes all the passengers show up for their flight. This is when you may get denied boarding. If your flight is overbooked, you may be asked to give up your seat. You can agree to that, and travel on another flight offered by the airline, or you may refuse that. If you are denied boarding against your will, you have a right to EU denied boarding compensation.
With Czech Airline it applies to flights to and from Europe.
Compensation amounts are fixed — 250, 400 or 600 euro.
And mostly you can get both — a new flight and compensation.
It applies only to overbooking. If there are problems with your travel documents, your passport expires soon, or if you voluntarily give up your seat, then you won’t be entitled to denied boarding compensation from Czech Airline.
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Learn more about EU denied boarding compensation.
By Europe and EU we mean all EU Member States, the United Kingdom (UK), Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint Martin, the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Remember, whenever your Czech Airlines flight is delayed, cancelled or you have been denied boarding - you might be entitled to flight compensation. File a claim to get it sorted out right away!