CDGAMS

CDG to AMS Flight
Delayed or Canceled?

Paris to Amsterdam is a short intra-European route where EU261 applies to both airports. A 3-hour delay or cancellation triggers up to €250 per person.

Check my CDG-AMS claim

EU261 up to €600 per person. 25% fee only if we win.

Route overview

From

Paris(CDG)

To

Amsterdam(AMS)

Distance

264 mi

Avg flight time

1h 20m

Transavia

TO

Your rights on CDG-AMS flights

EU261 applies to all carriers departing from Paris. Your rights do not depend on airline nationality or ticket type.

EU261 fixed compensation

€600

For delays of 3 or more hours at your final destination, EU261 entitles you to fixed compensation of up to €600 per person. Applies to all carriers departing CDG.

Full refund or re-routing

100%

If you choose not to travel on a canceled or significantly delayed CDG-AMS flight, you are entitled to a full cash refund. Alternatively, the airline must reroute you to your destination.

Duty of care

During delays of 2 or more hours departing CDG, the airline must provide meals and refreshments. For overnight delays, hotel accommodation and transport are required.

Why CDG-AMS flights get delayed

  • 1.CDG operates at maximum hub capacity as Air France's mega-hub - structural congestion causes systematic departure delays.
  • 2.French ATC action has historically caused more disruptions at CDG than at any other European airport.
  • 3.AMS-CDG is heavily used by connecting passengers from intercontinental flights, creating demand spikes that stress capacity.
  • 4.Air France and KLM are part of the same group (Air France-KLM) but are separate carriers with separate claim obligations.
  • 5.Schiphol and CDG are both slot-constrained airports with limited flexibility to absorb delays.

Weather delays do not eliminate your right to a refund or re-routing under EU261.

How far back can you claim?

EU261 (outbound from CDG)

2-6 years

Varies by EU country: France 5yr, Germany 3yr, Netherlands 2yr.

US DOT (return from AMS)

1 year

Practical filing window for refund and reimbursement claims on the US-departing segment.

Past flights qualify. If you have the flight number and date, it is worth checking.

How to claim compensation for a CDG-AMS disruption

  1. Check your eligibility

    EU261 covers your CDG-AMS flight. A delay of 3 or more hours, a cancellation, or involuntary denied boarding triggers your rights. The regulation applies to all carriers at this departure airport regardless of airline nationality.

  2. Gather your documents

    You need your booking confirmation or e-ticket number, the flight number and date, receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the disruption, and your boarding pass if available.

  3. Submit your EU261 claim

    File your EU261 claim directly with the airline. State the regulation by name, the exact compensation amount (€250 / €400 / €600), and request a response within 14 days. Vague requests get delayed.

  4. Escalate if denied

    If the airline ignores or denies your claim, escalate to the national aviation authority in the departure EU country. This route is free for passengers and most airlines respond once a formal complaint is filed.

What to have ready

  • ✓Booking confirmation or e-ticket
  • ✓Flight number and date
  • ✓Receipts for out-of-pocket expenses
  • ✓Boarding pass (if available)

Where to escalate

If the airline denies your claim, escalate to the national aviation authority in the departure EU country. Filing a formal complaint prompts most airlines to respond.

EU261 Regulator

File with the national aviation authority in the departure EU country. Include your flight number, date, booking reference, and the airline's response.

Or skip all this.

TravelStacks files directly with the airline, follows up when they go quiet, escalates denials, and files regulatory complaints when needed. You do not touch a form.

Simple, fair pricing

AirHelp charges 35%. We charge 25% for EU261 claims. No win, no fee.

EU261 compensation

25%

of recovery

EU261 entitles you to up to €600 per person on the CDG departure. We take 25% only if we win. Nothing owed if we don't.

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Refund and re-routing

25%

of recovery

EU261 also covers your right to a full refund or re-routing. Handled under the same 25% fee - no separate charge.

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Denied boarding

25%

of recovery

EU261 mandates fixed compensation for denied boarding. We take 25% only if we win. Nothing owed if we don't.

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Frequently asked questions

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