Air Algérie flight compensation — what are my rights?
Because Air Algérie is a non-EU airline, your rights to flight compensation may not always be protected by British or EU law.
In order for you to be eligible for Air Algérie flight compensation, your delayed or cancelled flight must have departed from a UK or EU airport.
In general, it makes no difference which airline you fly with if you are flying from the United Kingdom or Europe.
Unfortunately, when flying to the UK/EU on a non-EU airline, your passengers' rights are not protected under British and European flight compensation regulations.
More information on this can be found in the table below.
| Type of flight | Example | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Flying with a British carrier | Tokyo to London with British Airways | Yes |
| Flying with a EU carrier | Amsterdam to London with KLM | Yes |
| Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier from the UK | London to Tokyo with Japan Airlines | Yes |
| Flying with a non-UK/non-EU carrier to the UK | Tokyo to London with Japan Airlines | No |
Delayed Air Algérie flight — get compensation.
Under the British and European regulations, if your Air Algérie flight from the UK/EU was delayed for more than 3 hours, you are likely entitled to flight compensation. Compensation is only available if the airline is the party at fault for the delay; if the delay was caused by a third party or by force majeure, compensation is not applicable.
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Cancelled Air Algérie flight — refund and compensation rules
You can only claim Air Algérie flight compensation if your flight has departed from a UK or EU airport.
Depending on the circumstances of your cancelled Air Algérie flight, you may be entitled to compensation of up to £520, a refund, or both!
When can I claim compensation for my cancelled Air Algérie flight?
You can claim compensation for an Air Algérie flight if the cancellation was announced fewer than 14 days before the departure date, according to British and European flight compensation regulations.
Air Algérie must be at fault for the cancellation — for more information on when the airline can refuse compensation, see the 'Extraordinary Circumstances' section of this article.
Remember that because Air Algérie is a non-EU airline, the right to compensation only applies to flights departing from the UK/EU.
When can I claim a refund for my cancelled Air Algérie flight?
If your Air Algérie flight from the UK/EU got cancelled, you can get a refund if:
The airline did not offer you an alternative flight
The airline did offer you an alternative flight, but you decided not to take it
| Cancellation notice | Alternative flight | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 7 days in advance | Departs 1h+ earlier or arrived 2h+ later | Yes |
| 7-14 days in advance | Departs 2h+ earlier or arrived 4h+ later | Yes |
| Fewer than 14 days in advance | No alternative flight offered | Yes + refund |
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How much Air Algérie compensation can I get for a delayed or cancelled flight?
If your delayed or cancelled Air Algérie flight was from the UK/EU, you may claim Air Algérie flight compensation. The amount of compensation is determined by the distance of your flight:
| Distance of your flight | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Flights shorter than 1,500 km | Get £220 per passenger |
| Flight between 1,500 and 3,500 km | Get £350 per passenger |
| Flights of over 1,500 kilometres within the EU | Get £350 per passenger |
| Flights of over 3,500 kilometres outside of the EU | Get £520 per passenger |
Extraordinary circumstances — can Air Algérie deny me compensation?
When the delay or cancellation was caused by a third party or force majeure, Air Algérie has the possibility to refuse compensation. Those situations are referred to as extraordinary circumstances.
Some of the most common extraordinary circumstances are:
Bad weather conditions, such as thick fog, heavy rain, or thunderstorms.
A strike, most often specifically within the aviation industry (for example, a strike of air traffic control workers at a specific airport).
However, a strike of the airline's crew is not considered an extraordinary circumstance!
Political circumstances, such as a terrorist attack or general security risk due to political unrest.
Natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions and hurricanes.
A collision between the aircraft and birds or other foreign objects.
An ill or unruly passenger.
Flight delays caused by the airport staff, such as extraordinarily long queues to security checks.
If your Air Algérie flight was not departing from the UK or the EU, you are not entitled to flight compensation under the British and European regulations.
Beware: airlines sometimes claim that an extraordinary circumstance happened, even if that was not the case! They do it to avoid paying out compensation.
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How long do I have to claim my Air Algérie compensation and refund?
You have 6 years to claim compensation and refund if you flew from the United Kingdom. The exception is Scotland, where you have 5 years to claim. When flying from another country, different time limits may apply.
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How long do I have to claim my Air Algérie compensation and refund?
Passengers who use Flight-Delayed.co.uk frequently receive their compensation and refunds in a few weeks or months.
If the airline is unresponsive or the claim must be taken to court, the wait time could be extended by several months to several years.
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How to claim Air Algérie compensation / Air Algérie refund?
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About Air Algérie
Air Algérie is the national Algerian airline, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Algiers, Algeria.
The airline has experienced significant growth in terms of commercial performance in recent years, and now carries more than 6.1 million passengers annually, all flights combined, with a fleet of 59 aircraft.
Air Algerie offers flights to four continents including 44 international and 35 domestic destinations.
Useful links
- Algeria flight compensation
- More details on delayed flight compensation
- More details on cancelled flight compensation
- Post-Brexit flight compensation rules in the UK
- Rules regarding missed flight compensation
- Rules regarding flight compensation in the case of denied boarding
- Claim Calculator — check if you are eligible for compensation