YUL
Montreal
CDG
Paris
Montreal to Paris
Flight Compensation
La route la plus disputée — Air Transat and Air Canada connect Quebec to France.
YUL–CDG is the crown jewel of Canada-France routes, carrying 500K+ passengers annually. Air Canada and Air Transat operate year-round service with peak summer frequencies. The route attracts both business travellers and Quebecois visiting family. Passengers may claim under APPR (Canada departure) or EC261 (CDG return). EC261 often provides higher compensation.
CA$1,000
Max APPR (YUL→CDG)
€600
Max EC261 (CDG→YUL)
5,521 km
Route distance
7h
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
CA$1,000
per passenger · YUL departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 1 year limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
YUL–CDG is Canada's second-busiest European route after YYZ–LHR. Peak season (Jun–Sep) sees 4+ daily flights. Winter operations face YUL snow/ice challenges. CDG arrival slots are constrained during morning rush (7–10 AM).
Our Success Rate
75%
on YUL–CDG claims
Average Payout
CA$820 / €520
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – September
Peak season congestion, CDG slot constraints, thunderstorms
December – February
YUL winter weather, de-icing, CDG fog
7–10 AM CDG arrivals
CDG morning slot congestion, ground delays
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes YUL–CDG Claims Different
For CDG→YUL flights, EC261 (€600) often provides higher compensation than APPR (CA$1,000). We file under the regulation that maximizes your payout.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates YUL–CDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Air Canada
ACAvg Delay
32min
Claim Success
79%
How AC Resists Claims on This Route
Air Canada often claims 'CDG slot constraints' — but this is normal European hub operations, not extraordinary.
Air Transat
TSAvg Delay
45min
Claim Success
67%
How TS Resists Claims on This Route
Air Transat frequently claims 'operational requirements' for seasonal staffing. Crew scheduling is within carrier control.
Air France
AFAvg Delay
28min
Claim Success
76%
How AF Resists Claims on This Route
Air France may claim EC261 doesn't apply to non-EU routes — but APPR applies to all YUL departures.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on YUL–CDG — and whether each is extraordinary under APPR.
CDG Slot Constraints / Ground Delays
~30% of morning arrivals
Morning arrivals at CDG (7–10 AM) face slot restrictions and ground delays due to peak European hub operations.
CDG congestion is a daily operational feature of European hub operations. Slot management is foreseeable.
YUL Winter Weather
~35% of winter delays
Montreal winters bring snow, ice, and cold that require de-icing and can cause departure delays.
Severe winter storms may qualify as outside control, but routine winter operations are within carrier control.
CDG Fog / Low Visibility
~10% of winter arrivals
Paris fog (Oct–Mar) can reduce CDG arrival capacity, causing holding patterns and ground delays.
Severe fog events may qualify, but CDG has advanced landing systems. Must prove specific impact on your flight.
Air Transat Seasonal Staffing
~20% of Air Transat delays
Air Transat's leisure-focused model uses seasonal crews. Training and positioning can cause operational delays.
Seasonal staffing is a commercial operational decision within carrier control.
04How We Handle YUL–CDG 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 YUL–CDG specific cause
We determine whether APPR (YUL→CDG) or EC261 (CDG→YUL) provides better compensation. For EC261 claims, we file under EU jurisdiction for potentially higher payouts.
Submission, escalation, and payment
European carriers typically process EC261 claims within 4–8 weeks. CTA processes APPR claims similarly.
05APPR on YUL–CDG
APPR applies because YUL is a Canada airport
Your departure airport (YUL, Montreal) is in Canada. APPR covers all flights departing Canadian airports, with different compensation tiers for large and small carriers. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Claim Time Limit
1 year from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew YUL–CDG.
Should I claim under APPR or EC261 for my Montreal–Paris flight?
For YUL→CDG: APPR applies (CA$1,000 max). For CDG→YUL: EC261 applies (€600 max). At current exchange rates, CA$1,000 ≈ €680, so APPR may be slightly better for Canada departures. We calculate the optimal jurisdiction for your specific flight.
Air France said EC261 doesn't apply to Canada flights. Is that true?
For CDG→YUL flights, EC261 DOES apply because you're departing an EU airport. For YUL→CDG, APPR (Canada's regulation) applies. Either way, you're protected.
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No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) if needed.