✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Rio De Janeiro
→ Santo Domingo
Sky Express · 5,410 km · Max €600 compensation
Departure
GIG
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
✈
Arrival
SDQ
Las Américas International Airport
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€300
Long-haul flight over 3,500 km
4+ hour delay
€600
Long-haul flight over 3,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
Sky Express is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your GIG–SDQ flight was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, you have a valid claim.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Sky Express's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Sky Express GIG–SDQ: Full Compensation Guide
The Sky Express route from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) covers approximately 5,410 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €300 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Sky Express, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.