Havas Voyages flight delayed or cancelled? Get flight compensation of up to £520 per passenger!

Havas Voyages flight delayed — When can I claim flight compensation 

European regulations (EU261) state that when a flight is delayed by more than 3 hours, passengers should receive flight compensation from the airline.

Flight compensation is however only possible if:

• Your flight was departing from Europe, or operated by a European airline (more information in the table below), AND
• The airline was responsible for the delay. In other words, the delay was not due to a third party or unforeseen event (see Extraordinary circumstances)

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

Havas Voyages flight cancelled — Compensation and refund policies according to EU261

If your Havas Voyages flight was cancelled you have several options. Either you can claim flight compensation, the full monetary refund of your ticket or both, in certain circumstances. Continue reading to know more!

Flight compensation for my Havas Voyages flight cancelled 

According to the EU261, you can claim flight compensation for an Havas Voyages flight cancelled when all of the following conditions are met:

• Your flight was departing from Europe or operated by a European airline
• The airline announced the cancellation of your flight less than 14 days in advance
• The cancellation was the airline’s fault, not a third party or unforeseen event (see extraordinary circumstances)

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

Flight refund for cancelled Havas Voyages flight

No matter the airline or your flight itinerary, you are eligible for a flight refund as soon as your flight was cancelled and:

• The airline offered you an alternative flight that you decided not to accept

OR

• The airline did not offer you an alternative flight

Havas Voyages flight cancelled — Voucher or refund? 

We strongly advise against accepting vouchers from airlines. If you accept a voucher you will be forced to fly again with the same airline and it might also set a deadline for redeeming the voucher. Moreover, if the airline goes bankrupt, you could have trouble retrieving your money.

Havas Voyages flight overbooked or denied boarding? Claim compensation! 

If you've faced denied boarding or experienced flight overbooking with Havas Voyages, you may be eligible for flight compensation. Denied boarding typically occurs when the airline sells more tickets than available seats, causing passengers to be involuntarily bumped from the flight. In such cases, compensation may be due under European regulations, such as EU Regulation 261/2004.

Havas Voyages flight compensation amount in the event of a delayed, cancelled or overbooked flight

The compensation amount depends on the distance of your flight. You will receive it per passenger.

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 the airline deny me flight compensation?

Unfortunately, they can. Even if your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours or cancelled at the last minute, the airline can deny you compensation, calling to the extraordinary circumstances. Those are situations when the airline is not responsible for the delay but a third party or unforeseen event is.

Here are a few examples of the most common extraordinary circumstances:

• 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.
  

How long can I claim for my delayed or cancelled Havas Voyages flight?

This depends on your flight itinerary. Usually if you were leaving and arriving in the UK you can claim for up to 6 years after your flight.

However, note that this time limit is different depending on the country of departure/arrival. In France for instance you can claim for 5 years after your flight and in the Netherlands only for 2 years.

How long before I receive my flight compensation for my Havas Voyages flight? 

Passengers claiming flight compensation with the help of Flight-Delayed.co.uk usually receive compensation within a few weeks or a few months.

However, in some cases, it is needed to bring claims to court in order to get compensation. In those cases, the wait time could be up to a few years.

No matter how long your claim process takes, our claims specialists will regularly give you updates on your case.

Havas Voyages flight delayed or cancelled — Should you reach out to the airline or your travel agency?

Both are possible. However, we recommend passengers get a strong legal partner by their side when it comes to claiming flight compensation.

Think no more and claim with Flight-Delayed.co.uk, the easiest and quickest way to get your flight compensation or refund from the airline!

Once you submit all the necessary information regarding your flight on our website, an expert will take over making sure your claim is handled properly. At Flight-Delayed.co.uk, we analyze your claim, make sure to get all of the documents ready, contact the airline and if necessary, we can take your claim to court to make sure you receive your flight compensation! All of this, no win, no fee.

About Havas Voyages

Havas Voyages is a French travel agency that can help you with booking flights for different types of trips, whether you're going on a vacation or your company needs travel assistance.

If you're an individual, they can find the right flights for your trip based on your preferences and budget, whether you want affordable seats or more comfortable options like business or first class. They offer choices from different airlines and flight times, so you can plan your trip just the way you like it.

For businesses, Havas Voyages provides services to make corporate travel easier. They can manage flight bookings for your employees, organise group travel, and make sure everything runs smoothly for business meetings and events. They understand the specific needs of business travel and can save you time and money by taking care of the travel details.

Useful links

• Air Europa flight compensation
• Plus Ultra 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

We can also help you claim flight compensation for flights with other airlines, such as Xiamen Airlines, World2Fly, Swiftair, or Surinam Airways.