Rome to Tunis Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation

How much compensation for a Rome–Tunis delayed flight?

Rome (FCO) to Tunis-Carthage (TUN) is approximately 1,300 km — this falls in the short-haul tier (under 1,500 km), meaning EU261 compensation is €250 per person for a 3+ hour arrival delay or cancellation within 14 days. Note: Rome to Djerba (DJE) is ~1,350 km and to Monastir (MIR) ~1,300 km — also short-haul tier. Italy's limitation period is 2 years — act before your claim expires.

Does EU261 apply to Tunisair departing from Rome?

Yes. EU261 applies to all carriers departing from EU airports, including Tunisian carrier Tunisair. A Tunisair flight from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) delayed 3+ hours at Tunis entitles each passenger to €250 (short-haul). For the return Tunis → Rome on Tunisair, EU261 does not apply — Tunisair is not an EU carrier and Tunis is not an EU airport.

Does ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia) cover both directions?

Yes. ITA Airways (ITA) is an Italian EU-registered carrier. EU261 applies to ITA Airways flights both from Rome to Tunis and from Tunis back to Rome. If your Tunis-Carthage → Rome Fiumicino ITA Airways flight arrived 3+ hours late, you are entitled to €250 compensation per person.

How do I enforce an EU261 claim against Tunisair through Italian authorities?

The Italian national enforcement body for EU261 is ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile). You can file a complaint directly with ENAC online. Italy also has a consumer conciliation service through ENAC for passenger disputes. Italy's 2-year limitation period means you must file your initial claim within 2 years of the disruption date.

What about Rome to Djerba or Rome to Monastir — same compensation?

Yes. Rome to Djerba (DJE) is approximately 1,350 km and Rome to Monastir (MIR) approximately 1,300 km — both in the short-haul tier (under 1,500 km). EU261 compensation is €250 for these routes. The same carrier coverage rules apply: Tunisair covered on Rome departures only, ITA Airways covered both ways.