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French Bee Compensation for Flight Cancellations, Delays, and How to File a Claim

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French Bee Compensation for Flight Cancellations, Delays, and How to File a Claim
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Joanna Teljeur

Last Updated: January 24, 2025

Edited by: Anton Radchenko

Dylan Agbagni Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dylan33/45568174041/

Flight delays and cancellations might be a regular part of air travel these days, but if you’ve had this experience with French Bee, you might be in line for some cash. You can also get some support at the airport while you wait. So, keep reading. We’re going to lay out all the details so you’ll know what you’re entitled to and what you have to do to get it.

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What to do about French Bee delays

Delays are always a pain no matter how much you fly. But if your French Bee flight is delayed, you should first ask an agent what caused it. Also, make a note of what they say because when it comes to a compensation claim, the answer will come in handy. 

The length of your delay will determine what sort of recompense you get from the airline. Let’s take a look.

Delays Lasting Over 2 Hours

If you end up having to wait for 2 or more hours, then French Bee should provide you with food and drink coupons. You’re also entitled to 2 free phone calls or emails. If these things aren’t offered, don’t be afraid to ask. If you end up paying for meals on your own, just remember to save your receipts for reimbursement.

If you are forced to wait until the next day because of a long delay, then French Bee must put you up in a hotel for a night and arrange transportation there and back. Again, if you have to pay for this yourself, keep your receipts.

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If you are delayed by 3+ hours upon arrival, then you could get cash compensation if French Bee is to blame for the disruption.

5+ Hour Delays

If the delay is 5 hours or longer, French Bee will give you either a refund or a new flight to your destination. The choice is your. You can also get a flight back to your original point of departure if you cancel your plans and go back home. 

Take these steps when you have a delayed flight

  1. Ask an agent what led to the delay.
  2. Document everything about the situation. Snap photos of the weather or take a screenshot of the delay notification.
  3. Save receipts for out-of-pocket purchases for essentials.

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French Bee Flight Cancellations

A canceled flight can derail your travel plans, so be sure to take these steps if you’re at the airport when your flight is canceled:

  1. Ask what caused the canceled flight.
  2. Find an alternate flight or ask for a rebooking.
  3. If nothing works and you want to cancel, ask for a refund.
  4. Request care and assistance if you wait at least 2 hours
  5. Keep receipts for any expenses, and document as much as possible. 

2 Weeks Prior Notification

If French Bee gave you notice of the cancellation 2 weeks or more before departure, you won’t get cash compensation but you will get a rebooking OR a refund without charge or added fees. 

If the airline gave you notice or the canceled flight less than 14 days before departure, then you’ll have a choice of a refund or a rebooking as well as financial compensation; the issue causing the disruption could have been prevented, and not caused by extraordinary circumstances. 

Missed Connections

Whenever you miss a connecting flight because of an earlier French Bee flight disruption, you’ll get a rebooking or a refund as well as a ticket back to your point of departure if you decide to scrap your travel plans.

French Bee Denied Boarding

Sometimes, French Bee will oversell their flights to maximize flight efficiency and profits. If you’re denied boarding because of an oversold flight, you’ll again be given the choice of an alternate flight or a refund, as well as cash compensation.

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French Bee Compensation Amounts

Flight compensation is based on the length of your delay. As long as you arrive 3 or more hours past the scheduled arrival time, you could be eligible for cash compensation. The amount you receive is based on the distance of your flight. 

Flights under 1,500km

Flights between 1,500-3,500km

Flights over 3,500km

$270 (€250)

€400 (£350)

$650 (€600*)

*French Bee might try to reduce this amount by as much as 50%, but AirAdvisor always works to get the full amount.

What About Passenger Rights?

The European Union has established passenger protections Regulation EC 261/2004.

They protect you anytime you travel with an EU airline to, from, or within Europe.

The United Kingdom has a similar set of laws called UK261. So, if you happen to be flying anywhere in the UK, you’ll be protected as well.

Is Compensation Guaranteed?

You can only get financial compensation if the flight disruption could have been prevented or avoided. If French Bee couldn’t control the situation that led to the disruption like civil unrest, severe and unavoidable storms, or airport strikes, then you won’t get cash repayment. 

French Bee Compensation Claims

Submitting a Claim for Compensation

Filing a compensation claim is theoretically easy and straightforward. To file a claim, you just have to go to the French Bee site and look for the claims section. Once you locate it, complete the form provided. 

This part is easy. Some passengers find that the airline doesn’t respond in a timely manner or rejects your claim. This is why it is so important to document as much as possible when the flight disruption happens. When you send supporting evidence, it strengthens  your case and improves your chances of a payout.

If you want or need assistance with the submission process or you want help with a claim that has been denied, let AirAdvisor handle it for you!

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  • Hassle-Free Process: Once you file a claim with AirAdvisor, we take over all the hard work. From case preparation to filing your lawsuit in court, our team handles everything, saving you from the headaches of dealing with airlines.
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