In brief
| Your situation | Main right |
|---|---|
| Paris-Antananarivo flight on Air France, delay ≥ 3h | €600, both directions, unless extraordinary circumstances |
| Return Antananarivo → Paris on Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Turkish, Emirates | Not covered by EC261 (non-EU carriers) |
| Outbound Paris → Antananarivo on these same non-EU carriers (single ticket) | €600, covered because departing the EU |
| Cancellation notified less than 14 days before | Compensation possible + refund or rerouting |
Distances and compensation
| Route | Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Antananarivo (Air France direct) | 9,280 km | €600 |
| Antananarivo → Paris (Air France return) | 9,280 km | €600 |
| Paris → Antananarivo (Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Turkish - via connection) | > 9,280 km | €600 (EU departure only) |
Delay AND cancellation: two situations covered
Yes, you may be entitled to up to €600 if your flight arrives with at least a 3h delay, subject to the other conditions. Delay: a delay of at least 3h on arrival can entitle you to compensation of up to €600, subject to eligibility conditions and the absence of extraordinary circumstances (a technical fault and crew management issues are generally attributable to the airline; extreme weather or an air traffic controllers' strike may exempt it).
Cancellation: a cancellation entitles you to a refund or rerouting, and potentially to €600 compensation if the airline did not notify you within the required timeframe, unless a genuine extraordinary circumstance applies.
Overbooking: if you are denied boarding against your will for lack of space, compensation is automatic.
Strike: a strike by the airline's own staff is generally not an extraordinary circumstance (Krüsemann ruling, CJEU); a strike by external third parties may exempt the airline, if it proves it took all reasonable measures.
EU carriers - covered outbound and return ✔
- EUAir France - direct Paris-Antananarivo flights, EC261 both ways
Non-EU carriers - EU departure only ✔ / return ✘
- Non-EUEthiopian Airlines (ET) - via Addis Ababa, EC261 only departing Paris
- Non-EUKenya Airways (KQ) - via Nairobi, EC261 only departing Paris
- Non-EUTurkish Airlines (TK) - via Istanbul, EC261 only departing Paris
- Non-EUEmirates (EK) - via Dubai, EC261 only departing Paris
Frequent flights & eligibility
| Flight | Carrier | EC261 eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Antananarivo (direct) | Air France EU | ✔ both directions |
Frequently asked questions
How much compensation is there for a delayed Paris-Antananarivo flight?
Paris → Antananarivo = 9,280 km → €600 tier. A delay of at least 3h on arrival can entitle you to compensation of up to €600 per passenger, subject to eligibility conditions.
Does Air France fly direct Paris-Antananarivo?
Yes. Air France operates direct Paris-Antananarivo flights several times a week. EC261 coverage both ways - outbound and return.
Can I claim if my Ethiopian or Kenya Airways flight from Antananarivo to Paris arrives late?
No. These carriers are non-EU. The Antananarivo→Paris return on Ethiopian or Kenya Airways does not give entitlement to EC261.
My Paris-Antananarivo flight was cancelled, am I entitled to compensation?
Possibly, unless a genuine extraordinary circumstance applies. A cancellation can give entitlement to €600 per passenger at this distance, in addition to the refund or rerouting, depending on the notice given by the airline.
Sources and references
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004: Article 7 (compensation), Article 8 (refund/rerouting)
CJEU, Krüsemann ruling (C-195/17): internal strike, assessed on the specific facts
Article 2224 of the French Civil Code: 5-year limitation period before French courts
Paris-Antananarivo flight delayed or cancelled? €600 may be waiting for you.
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