Gran Canaria Airport flight delayed or cancelled — how to claim flight compensation?

Gran Canaria Airport flight delayed — claim flight compensation 

You could be entitled to flight compensation if:

• Your flight to or from Gran Canaria Airport was delayed by more than 3 hours,

• The airline was at fault for the interruption (the airline won't provide you travel compensation if an "extraordinary circumstance" or a third party was responsible for the delay — further details can be found further down the page).

Flight cancelled Gran Canaria Airport — flight compensation and refund policies

If your flight to or from Gran Canaria Airport was cancelled, you might be entitled to receive both a full monetary refund of your ticket as well as flight compensation of up to £520!

How to get compensation for my Gran Canaria Airport flight cancelled?

When your flight to or from Gran Canaria Airport is cancelled, you must meet the following requirements to be eligible for flight compensation:

• The flight was cancelled less than 14 days before the scheduled departure date.

• The cancellation must be the fault of the airline. Refer to the part of this page under "Extraordinary Circumstances" to understand when the airline may reject your claim.

How to get a refund for my Gran Canaria Airport flight cancelled?

If you were not given the option of taking an alternate flight or if you were given one but chose not to take it, you may request a refund for your ticket.

A word of advice: Do not accept airline travel vouchers as a form of refund. You would have to use the same airline again in the future and if the airline goes bankrupt, you might lose your money.

How much flight compensation can I get for my Gran Canaria Airport delayed or cancelled flight?

The amount of your claim depends on the distance flown. The claim amount is per passenger.

How to claim flight compensation for my Gran Canaria Airport flight?

Your claim is safe with us — we will review it and determine if it is valid. By submitting your claim with Flight-Delayed.co.uk, you'll save time and money.

We will take care of everything for you, so you can focus on getting your life back to normal. Our experienced team will take over quickly, allowing you to relax while we handle the situation.

What can experts do to help you win a claim? After working with airlines for over 10 years, it's safe to say that we are familiar with all their tricks and challenges. To prove that you are entitled to compensation, our team evaluates your claim and gathers the appropriate evidence. We stay in touch with the airline's legal team and take action in court if necessary. No win, no fee.

Frequently Asked Questions — Delays and cancellations at Gran Canaria Airport

Delays and cancellations at Gran Canaria Airport: can the airline deny my claim?

In some cases, the airline cannot be forced to offer you any compensation for your delayed or cancelled flights. Extraordinary circumstances can occur when there is a delay or cancellation caused by something outside of the airline's control.

Here is a list of some examples of such situations:

• 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.

The time required to submit a claim depends on the specific regulations in place in the country of departure, the country of arrival, and the country where the airline is based.

For example, if you had a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Munich operated by Transavia, you would be eligible to claim under the:

• Spanish law: 5 years

• German law: 3 years

• Dutch law: 2 years

Latest updates on Gran Canaria Airport disruptions today: check your Gran Canaria Airport flight status

When travelling to the airport, it's a good idea to check your flight information before leaving. This way, you'll know if there are any potential delays.

Here you can check the status of your flight:

• Arrivals at Gran Canaria Airport

• Departures from Gran Canaria Airport

Flight delayed or cancelled — our tips on how to kill time at Gran Canaria Airport!

The Gran Canaria Airport is a great place to be if you want to unwind before your flight. Here are some ways to pass the time while waiting at Gran Canaria Airport, or during a transfer.

• You can use the WiFi connection without paying anything; stay updated on social media, download shows for your flight, and more!

• There are 15 restaurants/cafes that you can choose from if you’re feeling a bit peckish.

• With 19 different shops and stores, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for something for a child, a friend, or yourself, duty-free shops, gift and clothing stores, a florist, a jewellery store, and a store providing regional specialties are among the options.

• Have you got more free time than you anticipated? Look at hotels that are easily accessible from the Gran Canaria Airport and the city centre.

• Need even more peace? LPA has lounges as spots that you can pre-book regardless of which airline you fly with. It is the optimal choice to go with for breakfast, an early morning check-in, a cancelled flight, or a connecting flight.

About Gran Canaria Airport 

Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is a passenger and freight airport located on the island of Gran Canaria. It serves as a key transportation hub for travellers visiting the island. Despite Tenerife Airport having a high overall passenger volume, it is the Canary Islands' busiest airport for both passenger and cargo traffic. In the Bay of Gando, next to Telde, the Gran Canaria Airport can be found. It is 19 kilometres from the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city centre and 25 km from Maspalomas, one of the island's major tourist destinations. Binter Canarias, Canaryfly, and Vueling all have hubs at LPA Airport, and Ryanair has a focal city there. There are over 50 airlines that fly to and from Gran Canaria Airport.

There are a few means of transportation from Las Palmas De Gran Canaria Airport. Firstly, by bus, there are over 7 lines available that allow you to transfer to any destination within Gran Canaria. Taxis are your fastest option to reach downtown Las Palmas; it only takes 20 minutes. Lastly, hiring a car at the airport gives you the freedom to discover the secret local spots of the island and not have to worry about the public transportation system.

Useful links

• More details on delayed flight compensation
• More details on cancelled flight compensation
• Rules regarding missed flight compensation
• Rules regarding flight compensation in the case of denied boarding
• Claim Calculator — check if you are eligible for compensation