Madrid Barajas Airport Flight Delays or Cancellations

Madrid Barajas Airport Flights’ Delayed or Cancelled

Here is all you need to know when your Madrid Barajas Airport flight was delayed or cancelled. You may have the right to compensation or refund from the airlines.

You may be eligible for flight delay compensation if …

1. your flight arrived with a delay of more than 3 hours
2. you have been departed from an EU airport
3. you arrived at an EU airport with an EU-registered airline
4. the delay was not due to any extraordinary circumstances

The amount of compensation varies between 250€ to 600€ depending upon the route distance and length of the delay.

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Passenger Rights under EU 261 Rule

Under EC Regulation 261/2004, air passengers are entitled to compensation or refund from the airlines for longer flight delays, cancellations and denied boarding due to overbooking.

In these cases, you can claim compensation, if the airline was responsible for …

• ➤ flight delays: if you reached the final destination with more than 3 hours delay.
• ➤ flight cancellations: if you were informed about flight cancellation without any prior notice of at least 0 to 14 days of departure.
• ➤ denied boarding: if you were denied to board your flight due to overselling of flight tickets.
• ➤ missed connecting flight: if you missed your connecting flight due to delay or cancellation of your first flight, and reached later than 3 hours at the final destination.

Whereas, if the flight disruptions were caused due to some extraordinary circumstances there is no compensation.

Examples of such circumstances include security threats, strike, tsunami, extreme bad weather conditions, or any 'Act of God'.

To read more about your right to reimbursement, continue reading at EC261 - EU air passenger rights.

Madrid Barajas Airport Flight Delays

You are eligible for plane delay compensation if ...

• ✔ your flight had 3+ hours delay at the arrival airport, i.e., at the final destination
• ✔ you were departed from EU airport, or arrived at EU airport with EU-registered airline

Within EU:

• If you travel up to 1,500 km or less, then you can claim up to 250€
• And over 1,500 km, you can claim up to 400€

Between EU Airport And Non-EU Airport:

• If you travel up to 1,500 km or less, then you can claim up to 250€
• If the distance is between 1,500 - 3,500 km, then you can claim up to 400€
• And, if the distance is over 3500 km and the delay goes beyond 4 hours, you can claim financial compensation up to 600€

You may be interested in this topic: An Ultimate Guide on Flight Delay Compensation

Rights for departure delays

When the flight delays over 2 hours during departure, the airline must offer you ...

• free meals and refreshments
• 2 free calls, email or fax service

For flight delays of more than 5 hours

• you should be re-routed to the earliest available flight. Alternatively, you can ask for a refund of the ticket cost (which should be credited within 7 working days), if you were not willing to travel
• hotel accommodation and transport facility between airport and hotel for an overnight delay, or when stay becomes necessary

In addition to it, if you reached your final destination with a delay of more than 3 hours, you are entitled to compensation too, from the airline.

You may be interested in this topic: My flight was delayed, what are my rights?

Madrid Barajas Airport Flight Cancellations

If your flight was cancelled without prior notice of at least 14 days, you may ask for flight cancellation compensation or get a refund.

There are two options available for you to choose from ...

1. You can either apply for a ticket refund, or
2. You may ask for the change of flight or an alternate flight.

If your alternate or replacement flight gets delayed beyond the scheduled arrival time, you are entitled to cancelled flight compensation.

The amount varies between 125€ and 600€ depending upon …

• days you were informed before
• length of delay, and
• route distance

You may be interested in this topic: My flight was cancelled, can I claim compensation?

Denied Boarding due to Overbooking

If you were denied boarding, you may be eligible for compensation under the European Regulation EC261 up to 600€ if …

• you have presented yourself on time for check-in, and
• you have a valid flight reservation and travel documentation, and
• you were denied boarding due to overbooking (overselling of flight tickets), and
• you didn't voluntarily give up your seat

If you were denied to board the flight due to overbooking, you should be re-routed to the earliest available flight.

Alternatively, you can ask for a refund of the ticket cost (which should be credited in the next 7 working days), if you are not willing to travel.

If you had been stranded at the airport for your replacement flight, it's your right to ask for free:

• meals and refreshments
• 2 calls, email or fax service
• hotel accommodation and transport facility (for an overnight delay, or when stay becomes necessary)

Missed Connecting Flight

A connecting flight is a flight booked under one booking number or in one booking event.

You may be eligible for missed flight compensation up to 600€ under the European Union Regulation EC261, if …

→ the same airline operates your connecting flight(s) which you missed due to a problem on your first flight, and

→ the delay at the final destination is more than three hours.

Am I eligible to claim compensation?

EC Regulation 261/2004 is European law, it applies to EU airspace. You do not have to be an EU citizen to claim delayed flight compensation.

It states that you can claim for flights departed from an airport located in the EU Member States (with any airline), or arrived at an airport located in the EU Member States with an EU regulated airline.

Thus you are eligible for compensation under EC 261 Regulation.

Calculate the amount airlines’ owes you

Passengers are often unaware of their rights and end up claiming a futile amount compared to what they are entitled to claim.

At “Claim Flights” we facilitate free flight delay compensation calculator. It helps you to calculate the amount that you can demand from the airline.

You can check for free the amount to claim from the airlines.

How to proceed with your claim?

1. ✔ Gather proof of flight disruption

   • ➔ get a confirmation in writing from the airlines
   • ➔ take photos of the flight information board
   • ➔ gather contact details of co-passengers (who can act as a witness)

2. ✔ Keep your documents ready

   • ➔ flight documents (flight ticket, boarding pass)
   • ➔ receipts or bills of additional costs (e.g. taxi, food & meals, and accommodation)

3. ✔ Request compensation

   • ➔ enter your flight details
   • ➔ know the amount to claim (if you have any questions, read this guide)
   • ➔ fill the claim form (doesn't take more than 2 minutes)
   • ➔ you can choose "Claim Flights" to enforce your rights

How to claim compensation for Madrid Barajas Airport delays?

In general, when passengers approach the airline, they were excused with reasons such as 'extraordinary circumstances', thus no compensation.

But, we know the actual reason behind the flight disruptions and help you with your claim.

To proceed with your claim, check your flight in our compensation checker tool.

All you have to do is provide us with your flight number, date of journey, and some further information.

If you further decide to claim through us, provide us with your personal details and assign us by signing the digital contract.

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Madrid Barajas Airport

Madrid-Barajas Airport is an international airport located in Madrid, Spain and is also known as Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. It was initially opened in the year 1928. Madrid-Barajas Airport is the largest airport in Europe in terms of size along with Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.

IATA code of Madrid Barajas Airport is MAD. Madrid MAD Barajas Airport flights carried almost 57.9 million air passengers in 2018 which makes Barajas Airport as the 6th busiest airport in Europe and the largest and busiest airport in Spain. MAD Airport serves as the base for Iberia airline and is operating as a hub for Air Europa and Iberia Airline.

List of Airlines & their Destinations Operating at Madrid-Barajas Airport