AMS
Amsterdam
LPA
Las Palmas
Amsterdam to Las Palmas
Flight Compensation
Amsterdam to Gran Canaria — the Atlantic island from Schiphol.
AMS–LPA connects Amsterdam with Gran Canaria, a year-round Dutch holiday favourite. Transavia and Corendon operate this route. EC261 applies with up to €600 compensation.
€600
Max compensation (EC261 tier 3)
3,620 km
Route distance
5h 00m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€600
per passenger · AMS departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 40 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
AMS–LPA is a year-round route. Average delay 42 minutes.
Our Success Rate
74%
on AMS–LPA claims
Average Payout
€565
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
November – February
Dutch winter sun demand
July – August
Summer peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes AMS–LPA Claims Different
EC261 applies. At 3,620 km, tier 3 (€600). Dutch 2-year limitation.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates AMS–LPA, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Transavia
HVAvg Delay
42min
Claim Success
74%
How HV Resists Claims on This Route
Transavia cites LPA congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on AMS–LPA — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~40% of delays
Rotational delays from previous LPA–AMS flights.
Within carrier control. Claim valid.
04How We Handle AMS–LPA Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the AMS–LPA specific cause
File with Transavia citing EC261. Note €600 tier and 2-year Dutch limitation.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ILT or Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart.
05EC261 on AMS–LPA
EC261 applies because AMS is a EU airport
Your departure airport (AMS, Amsterdam) is in Netherlands. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LPA, Las Palmas) is in Spain does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew AMS–LPA.
Why is AMS–LPA compensation €600?
The route is 3,620 km, exceeding the 3,500 km threshold for tier 3 compensation.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your AMS → LPA Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport) if needed.