Your rights as a Widerøe passenger
Regional and specialized airlines like Widerøe (founded in 1934, headquartered in Bodø, Noruega) are crucial for connecting smaller airports and specific destinations.
However, when your Widerøe flight is severely delayed or cancelled, European law (EC 261) ensures you are financially protected. You could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation, and our legal team is ready to pursue your claim.
However, when your Widerøe flight is severely delayed or cancelled, European law (EC 261) ensures you are financially protected. You could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation, and our legal team is ready to pursue your claim.
Widerøe Flights: Recent Stats
Analyzing 400 tracked Widerøe flights:
- 91% achieved on-time performance.
- 1.8% were regrettably cancelled.
- 7.2% faced delays.
What does EC 261 mean for Widerøe passengers?
This regulation legally requires Widerøe to compensate passengers when flights go wrong. You can claim for:
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Delays
If your Widerøe flight reaches its destination over 3 hours late.
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Cancellations
If Widerøe cancels the flight with less than 14 days notice.
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Overbooking
If you are 'bumped' from a Widerøe flight against your will.
Compensation amounts for Widerøe
Regional carriers like Widerøe excel at short distances, where the standard €250 compensation usually applies:
- euro_symbol€250: Most regional Widerøe flights under 1,500km.
- euro_symbol€400: Flights between 1,500km and 3,500km.
- euro_symbol€600: Flights over 3,500km.
Widerøe lost luggage
Always submit a PIR report at the airport desk if Widerøe loses your bags to secure your rights.
Steps to take if Widerøe is delayed
Keep calm and gather your evidence against Widerøe:
- 1 Keep everything: Retain your boarding pass and booking email from Widerøe.
- 2 Get the facts: Ask the gate agents the exact reason why Widerøe is delayed.
- 3 Basic rights: Request that Widerøe provides food vouchers if the wait is long.
- 4 No vouchers: Do not accept Widerøe travel vouchers instead of cash.
- 5 Keep receipts: Log all extra expenses you suffer due to the disruption.
Cancellations by Widerøe
Widerøe must offer you an alternative flight or a full refund. Additonally, if they didn't warn you 14 days in advance, compensation is due under EC 261.
Claiming for Widerøe delays
The threshold is 3 hours. If you land with a delay greater than 3 hours, Widerøe is legally bound to compensate you.
Denied boarding by Widerøe
If you are a victim of overbooking by Widerøe, your right to a cash payout is automatically triggered.
When Widerøe refuses to pay
Widerøe will not pay if the delay was caused by weather, air traffic control, or other 'extraordinary circumstances' beyond their control.
Are Widerøe strikes covered?
Yes, you can claim if the strike is conducted by Widerøe's direct employees.
Claim deadline for Widerøe
You can usually claim for old Widerøe flights from the past 3 to 6 years, depending on the specific national law.
We hold Widerøe accountable
We make the process simple. Our 'No Win, No Fee' guarantee means you never pay out of pocket to fight Widerøe.