YUL
Montreal
FCO
Rome
Montreal to Rome
Flight Compensation
Montreal to Rome — Air Transat and ITA Airways's transatlantic route.
YUL–FCO connects Montreal with Rome, operated by Air Transat and ITA Airways. EC261 applies for FCO-departing flights; Canadian APPR for YUL departures.
€600
Max compensation (EC261 tier 3)
6,360 km
Route distance
8h 00m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€600
per passenger · YUL departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 2 years (Italy) / 1 year (Canada APPR) limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
YUL–FCO is a key transatlantic route for the Italian-Canadian community in Montreal.
Our Success Rate
70%
on YUL–FCO claims
Average Payout
€560
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak — FCO at capacity
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes YUL–FCO Claims Different
EC261 applies for FCO departures. Canadian APPR for YUL departures (1-year complaint deadline).
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates YUL–FCO, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Air Transat
TSAvg Delay
48min
Claim Success
68%
How TS Resists Claims on This Route
Air Transat cites 'operational reasons' and 'late inbound aircraft' — both foreseeable.
ITA Airways
AZAvg Delay
44min
Claim Success
72%
How AZ Resists Claims on This Route
ITA cites 'FCO congestion' — foreseeable and claimable under EC261.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on YUL–FCO — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
FCO Congestion
~35% of delays
Rome Fiumicino Airport sees significant congestion during peak periods.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle YUL–FCO 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–FCO specific cause
For FCO departures: file EC261 claim with ITA or Air Transat. For YUL departures: file APPR claim with CTA.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ENAC or Canadian Transportation Agency as appropriate.
05EC261 on YUL–FCO
EC261 applies because YUL is a EU airport
Your departure airport (YUL, Montreal) is in Canada. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (FCO, Rome) is in Italy does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile) — EC261 applies on FCO-departing direction; APPR on YUL departures
Claim Time Limit
2 years (Italy) / 1 year (Canada APPR) from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew YUL–FCO.
Is compensation available for YUL–FCO delays?
EC261 applies for FCO-departing flights (up to €600). Canadian APPR applies for YUL-departing flights (up to CA$1,000 for large carriers).
Ready to Claim?
Start Your YUL → FCO Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile) — EC261 applies on FCO-departing direction; APPR on YUL departures if needed.