✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Paris
→ Douala
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 5,050 km · Max €600 compensation
Departure
CDG
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Paris, France
✈
Arrival
DLA
Douala International Airport
Douala, Cameroon
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
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your CDG–DLA 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 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines'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.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines CDG–DLA: Full Compensation Guide
The KLM Royal Dutch Airlines route from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Douala International Airport (DLA) covers approximately 5,050 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 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, 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.