⚠ Partial Coverage
Basrah
→ Beirut
Middle East Airlines · 1,201 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
BSR
Basrah International Airport
Basrah, Iraq
✈
Arrival
BEY
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut, Lebanon
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Middle East Airlines is based in Lebanon. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether BSR is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Middle East 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.
Middle East Airlines BSR–BEY: Full Compensation Guide
The Middle East Airlines route from Basrah International Airport (BSR) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) covers approximately 1,201 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Middle East 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.