EU261 Compensation Claim Against Air France
Generate a legally sound complaint letter to Air France. Possible compensation of up to 600 EUR under EU Regulation 261/2004 for delays, cancellations or denied boarding.
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Complaint Email
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Air France, Service Client, 45 rue de Paris, 95747 Roissy CDG Cedex, France
Which arbitration body is responsible for Air France?
Air France takes part in the conciliation scheme run by the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr.
A conciliation proposal only becomes binding once both sides accept it. Going to court remains possible either way.
Before that you must raise the claim directly with the airline and allow it two months to respond — unless it has already rejected the claim.
Go to the arbitration bodyThese are the German conciliation bodies. Other EU countries have their own competent bodies. Overview of conciliation bodies in the EU
Member list of the Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr, as of 1 July 2026.
Compensation Amounts for Air France
Compensation depends on the flight distance and is 250, 400 or 600 euros.
Calculate the amount for your routePer EU Regulation 261/2004. Applies to delays of 3+ hours, cancellations or denied boarding.
Practical notes on Air France
- Air France processes EU261 complaints through the online contact form. Select the 'Compensation' category specifically — other categories lead to longer processing times.
- Processing time is typically 4-8 weeks. Air France usually responds in the language of your complaint — a letter in English is accepted.
- If rejected or no response: The competent French authority is the DGAC (Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile, ecologie.gouv.fr). Complaints can be submitted online in French or English.
- Air France frequently offers vouchers or Miles+Bonus miles as a compromise. You are not obligated to accept — insist on the statutory cash compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Air France
Enter Flight Details
Provide flight number, date and airports.
Describe the Problem
Select delay, cancellation or denied boarding.
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