Flight to Oran or Constantine Delayed — EU261 Diaspora Guide
Oran (ORN) and Constantine (CZL) are key Algerian diaspora gateways from France. Air France and Transavia covered both directions; Air Algérie covered only on EU departures. €250 per passenger short-haul tier.
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Diaspora Routes
Oran and Constantine are Algeria's second and third-busiest airports after Algiers. Heavy diaspora traffic to France: Paris CDG/ORY, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice. Air France and Transavia France serve both cities; Air Algérie operates from multiple French airports.
€250 Short-Haul Compensation
France → Oran (~1,200–1,400 km) and France → Constantine (~1,300–1,500 km) — both under or just at the 1,500 km threshold. €250 per passenger short-haul tier applies for arrival delays of 3+ hours.
Filing
File with operating carrier; escalate to DGAC if rejected. 5-year French limitation. Or use a no-win-no-fee service like ClaimWinger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Oran and Constantine covered by EU261?
On EU/UK carriers (Air France, Transavia, Vueling) — both directions. On Air Algérie — only when departing EU/UK airports. Paris/Marseille/Lyon → Oran or Constantine on AH = covered. Reverse leg on AH = NOT covered.
How much for an Oran delay?
€250 per passenger. France → Oran is approximately 1,200–1,400 km — short-haul tier (under 1,500 km). Family of four: €1,000. Same for Constantine: ~1,300–1,500 km — short-haul.
Diaspora travel patterns?
Heavy seasonal traffic France ↔ Oran/Constantine — school holidays, Ramadan/Eid family visits. Choose Air France or Transavia (EU carriers) for both-way EU261 protection. Air Algérie return is uncovered.
What if my flight is via Algiers?
Single-ticket Paris → Algiers → Oran on Air Algérie: outbound Paris → ALG covered (EU departure); ALG → Oran is a domestic Algerian leg, not separately covered. The whole journey eligibility depends on EU departure on a single ticket.
How to file from France?
File with the operating carrier first; escalate to DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) if rejected. France's 5-year limitation period gives flexibility, but file promptly while evidence is fresh.
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