✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Birmingham
→ Sharm El Sheikh
Transavia France · 4,030 km · Max €600 compensation
Departure
BHX
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham, United Kingdom
✈
Arrival
SSH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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
Transavia France is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your BHX–SSH 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 Transavia France'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.
Transavia France BHX–SSH: Full Compensation Guide
The Transavia France route from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) covers approximately 4,030 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 Transavia France, 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.