Claim Compensation from Vueling

Don't just angrily type an email and hit send. Vueling will reject it if you miss a single detail. Gather these specific items before you even open their website.

• Save your boarding passes. Digital or paper. If you threw them out, dig through your email trash folder.
• Get the exact arrival time. Not when you landed, but when the door opened. FlightRadar24 history is great for this.
• Keep every receipt. If you bought a sandwich or toothpaste because they lost your bag, photograph the receipt. No receipt means no cash.
• Quote the law. Since Vueling is Spanish, you are likely covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. Know this number.
• Take photos of damage. If your bag looks like it went through a shredder, snap pictures before you leave the airport.

Since Vueling is a European carrier, you have strong protections under EU Regulation 261/2004, even if you are a US citizen. This is usually better than US domestic rules.

• Flight Delays: If you arrived at your final destination more than 3 hours late, you could be owed up to $650 USD (€600) depending on the distance.
• Cancellations: If they cancelled less than 14 days before departure, you are entitled to a full refund or rebooking, plus potential compensation.
• Lost/Damaged Baggage: Under the Montreal Convention, liability is capped around $1,700 USD (approx 1,288 SDR). You must file a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) at the airport immediately.
• Care & Assistance: For long delays, they must provide meals and hotel accommodation. If they didn't, and you paid out of pocket, claim those expenses back.

Note: This information is for educational purposes regarding US and EU travel regulations.

Subject: Formal Compensation Claim - Flight [Flight Number] - [Date]

To Vueling Customer Relations,

I am writing to formally claim compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 for flight [Flight Number] from [Departure City] to [Arrival City] on [Date].

The flight was [cancelled / delayed by X hours] due to reasons within Vueling's control. As a result, I arrived at my final destination [Number] hours late.

According to EU law, I am entitled to €[Amount] (approx $[Amount] USD) in compensation. Additionally, I am requesting reimbursement of $[Amount] USD for meals and hotel expenses incurred during the delay. Attached are my receipts, boarding passes, and booking reference [Booking Ref].

Please process this payment to the bank account attached within 14 days. Failure to respond will result in an escalation to the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA).

Regards,

[Your Name] [Phone Number]

Vueling is notorious for ignoring initial emails or blaming "extraordinary circumstances." If they ghost you, try these steps.

1. File with AESA: Since Vueling is Spanish, the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) is their regulator. Filing a complaint there forces them to review the case.
2. ADR Schemes: Check if an Alternative Dispute Resolution body can mediate. It is slower but free.
3. Credit Card Chargeback: If they promised a refund for a cancelled flight and didn't pay, call your US bank. Dispute the charge as "service not received."
4. Social Media Blast: Post your case number on X (Twitter) and tag travel consumer advocates. Sometimes public pressure works faster than legal threats.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this page does not constitute legal advice.