Volotea cancelled flight Zakynthos Palermo: 250€ compensation

Cancelled flight V71841 of 09/07/2026

A cancelled flight can quickly turn a planned journey into a major inconvenience. This is what happened to passengers booked on Volotea flight V71841, scheduled to operate from Zakynthos to Palermo, after the airline cancelled the service without providing an explanation.

Travellers affected by the cancellation were forced to reconsider their travel plans and look for alternative arrangements. Depending on the circumstances of the cancellation and the notice given by the airline, passengers may also have the right to receive €250 in compensation per person.

The protection provided by European Regulation EC 261/2004 applies to qualifying flight cancellations, particularly when passengers are informed less than 14 days before the scheduled departure. The right to compensation is separate from the price originally paid for the ticket.

The amount payable is determined by the distance of the journey:

• 250€ for flights less than 1.500 km
• 400 for flights between 1.500 km and 3.500 km
• 600 for flights over 3.500 km

The distance between Zakynthos and Palermo falls within the first category, meaning that eligible passengers could claim €250 per traveller, provided that the legal requirements are met and no extraordinary circumstances apply.

Passengers affected by the cancellation can check their eligibility and submit a Volotea compensation through DelayFlight24, which provides assistance throughout the claims process.

Click here to request your compensation