SmartLynx Flight Delay Compensation

SmartLynx flight delay compensation.

How to claim for delayed flight? And how much can you get?

In certain situations you can get compensation from the airline. If your SmartLynx flight is heavily delayed due to the fault of the airline, you might be entitled to flight delay compensation from SmartLynx. It doesn’t matter what is your age, nationality, price of the ticket, or whether or not you have travel insurance. All travellers are protected under the law, and SmartLynx has to follow these laws. How to claim compensation for a delayed flight?

One of the options is to let professionals deal with this.

Or, you can pursue flight delay compensation on your own.

1. SmartLynx Flight Delay Compensation: EU Regulations

Overall, the EU flight delay compensation rules are simple.

You are entitled to flight delay compensation, if you arrive at your destination 3+ hours later than scheduled, and the delay is due to the airline’s fault. 

If you’re flying to or from Europe, your flight is delayed for 3 or more hours, and the delay is due to the fault of SmartLynx, you are eligible to compensation of up to €600.

Could you be entitled to SmartLynx flight delay compensation?

Yes, if your SmartLynx flight meets these requirements:

• It’s a 3+ hour delay;
• It’s due to the fault of SmartLynx;
• Flight is to/from Europe.

SmartLynx is a charter airline. Even though SmartLynx is a charter airline, you still are protected under the European law. Because the regulations also cover European charter airlines. 

So, all the above mentioned rules apply to all SmartLynx delays and cancellations.

By Europe and EU here on this page (and on this website in general) we mean all EU Member States, the United Kingdom (UK), Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Mayotte, Saint Martin (French Antilles), the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.

1.1 Extraordinary Circumstances

There are situations when you aren’t eligible for compensation. 

Flights delayed due to “extraordinary circumstances” are not eligible to compensation. 

Extraordinary circumstances are events which are out of the airline’s control. Bad weather, natural disaster, terrorism threat, political or civil unrest, and security issues at the airport, just to name a few. If your SmartLynx flight is delayed because of any of these events, you can’t get European flight delay compensation. 

Keep in mind that some airport strikes are considered extraordinary circumstances, too. If it’s a big, nationwide strike unrelated to the airline, it’s an extraordinary circumstance. If your flight is delayed due to such a strike, you can’t get SmartLynx flight delay compensation.

How about strikes? Are strikes always regarded as extraordinary circumstances? Not all strikes are caused by extraordinary circumstances. The EU has rules about strikes: if an airline’s employees go on strike, it’s the airline’s fault. That’s why SmartLynx staff strikes are their fault.

If you are claiming compensation on your own, always double check what you’re told.

Not always airlines are telling the real reason for delay. To avoid paying compensation, airlines often refuse compensation claims by not telling the right reason for delay. To avoid this, work with a flight compensation company. They can check your flight and claim compensation on your behalf. Our partners offer such services.

Just fill in the claim form on our website, and our partners will check your flight.

1.2 How to Calculate the Delay Time?

What really matters is the time of arrival to your destination.

Arrival time, not departure time. Flight delay time is calculated based on the actual time of arrival to your destination, specifically, when the doors of the airplane are opened. If the doors are opened 3 or more hours after the original arrival time, you can get compensation. Keep in mind that you can’t calculate the delay time based on the time of departure.

1.3 Right to Care

In Europe you also have a right to care.

If your flight is heavily delayed (3 hours or more), and you have to wait at the airport until it departs, you have a right to receive care from the airline. This also applies to cancellations and overbooking.

It doesn’t matter why your flight is disrupted. You have a right to care even if your flight is disrupted due to extraordinary circumstances.

SmartLynx must offer you free meals and drinks in a reasonable relation to the waiting time, two free phone calls, e-mails or faxes. If the flight is delayed overnight, you should be offered accommodation and transportation from and to the airport as well. In Europe all passengers are eligible for this type of care from the airline.

2. How to Claim SmartLynx Compensation For Delayed Flight?

How to claim flight delay compensation SmartLynx owes you?

There are two ways you can do it online.

One of the options is to contact SmartLynx yourself. Write an email to SmartLynx customer support center and request compensation for flight delay. You can find email addresses on SmartLynx’s website. Alternatively, you can use the contact/complaint form on the airline’s website. When requesting compensation, make sure you mention your rights (refer to the EC Regulation 261/2004), delay time and the reason for delay. Note that compensation claim process may take a few months and be prepared for negotiations.

The second option is — legal representation.

It’s the easiest of the two options.

If you don’t want the hassle, this option is for you. In this case everything is done by a team of legal professionals, a flight compensation claim company. All you have to do is to fill in one form, and the rest is done on your behalf. You don’t have to contact the airline yourself. Our partners offer such services.

Read more:

• How to Claim SmartLynx Compensation?
• SmartLynx Missed Connection Compensation
• Your SmartLynx Compensation Claim Is Denied. Now What?
• Your SmartLynx Flight Is Delayed. Should You Wait at Home?

2.1 How Long Does It Take?

It depends on the case. 

But one thing is clear — no matter how you proceed, it isn’t a short process. 

If the airline refuses to cooperate, it could take a few months. 

If everything goes smoothly, you might receive your compensation after 2-3 months.

3. How Much Can You Claim?

The compensation amount is fixed and range from €250 to €600.

How to calculate your SmartLynx delayed flight compensation?

Use this simple flight delay compensation calculator.

When your destination is within the EU/UK:

When your destination is outside the EU/UK:

There’s one exception. When the flight distance is 3500+ kilometres and you reach your destination 3 to 4 hours later than planned, you are entitled only to 50% of the compensation amount (that means €300, not €600).

3.1 SmartLynx Voucher Refund or Cash?

You might be offered a SmartLynx voucher instead of compensation.

Do you have to accept it? No. Compensations we are talking about in this article have to be paid to your bank card. If you have been offered a SmartLynx voucher instead of bank transfer, you can refuse. Ask for cash or bank transfer instead.

SmartLynx Flight Delay Compensation: FAQ

EU – Non-EU Flights, Regulation UK261, Tourists

Other Situations

What is your experience? Have you ever received SmartLynx flight delay compensation? Do you still have questions about SmartLynx compensation claim procedures and policies? Ask in the comments.