Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt officially began operations on 31 October 2020. Despite its late opening, it wasn't starting from scratch.
Previously, the same location was home to Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. Following the successive closures of Berlin-Tempelhof Airport and Berlin-Tegel "Otto Lilienthal" Airport, it is now the sole airport of the German federal capital.
Due to its recent opening, there aren't many statistics available. However, the airport already reports a capacity of 27 million passengers per year. This capacity is expected to increase to 45 million after the complete closure of the old Tegel and Schönefeld airports.
As a European airport, it is subject to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 on the protection of air passengers.
What does Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 provide?
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 is a European regulation governing civil aviation. It sets out a number of obligations for airlines and rights for their passengers.
The right to be transported to your destination
If your documents are in order and you arrive on time for boarding, the airline must take you to your destination.
In the event of disruption, this obligation remains. If necessary, they must offer you an alternative flight or refund you if none are suitable.
Financial assistance (under certain conditions)
If the delay is prolonged, it may incur costs for you.
If you need to eat or stay overnight, the airline must cover your expenses. Similarly, you are entitled to two phone calls covered by the airline.
The right to compensation for delays, cancellations, or overbooking
If the disruption you experience is the airline's responsibility, you may be entitled to a fixed compensation.
This applies to:
- a delay of at least two hours
- a flight cancellation
- a denied boarding due to overbooking.
For limited delays, this compensation may be reduced. The amount depends on the distance of your flight. It ranges from €125 to €600.
Which flights are covered by this regulation at Berlin Brandenburg Airport?
The Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 applies to the following flights:
- any flight departing from a European airport
- any flight to a European airport operated by a European airline (including Swiss, Norwegian, or Icelandic).
Berlin Brandenburg Airport serves 154 destinations in 49 different countries. There are also a few airlines from other countries (United Airlines, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, etc.).
If you are on a flight to Berlin Brandenburg operated by this airline from a third country, you are not covered by this regulation.
Outside of this scenario, you are covered.
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