How to request a refund or compensation in the event of denied boarding, flight cancellation, or extended flight delay

Regulation (EC) no. 261/2004 establishes how to request a refund or compensation in the event of denied boarding (overbooking), flight cancellation, or extended flight delay. Any traveler can personally request a refund and/or compensation (that goes from € 250 to € 600) by going onto the website of the airline company and filling out a form, or sending a request via email or via regular mail. Under Italian provisions, the period within which passengers can request compensation is 2 years from the event.  1) Introduction  Regulation (EC) no. 261/2004

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