SATA Air Acores
SP 1109
28/08/2026
PDL
SMA
Ponta Delgada (Azores)
Joao Paulo II Airport
30min
97 km
Santa Maria (Azores)
Vila Do Porto Airport
Preliminary check
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€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight SP 1109 on 28/08/2026 from Ponta Delgada (Azores) to Santa Maria (Azores) arrived 45min late.
A delay of 45min stays below the 3-hour threshold Reg. EC 261/2004 sets for compensation. Assistance — and in some cases reimbursement of expenses — is still owed.
Scheduled times
Departure · PDL
18:55
28/08 · GMT+0
18:55 UTC · 28/08
Arrival · SMA
19:25
28/08 · GMT+0
19:25 UTC · 28/08
Actual times
Departure
19:40
28/08 · GMT+0
19:40 UTC · 28/08
Arrival
20:10
28/08 · GMT+0
20:10 UTC · 28/08
Reliability of the PDL → SMA route
752 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
23′
Average delay
6.9%
EC 261 cases
5.2%
Cancelled
390′
Worst delay
On-time performance by time of day
Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATA Air Acores | 713 | 59% | 22′ |
| Azores Airlines | 39 | 44% | 30′ |
SP 1109 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 22 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 28/08 20:22Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 19:35 → 19:40
- UTC 28/08 19:51Other
Flight departed
- Estimated Runway Departure changed 19:49 → 19:50
- Tail Number changed to CS-TRC
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
Your rights on this route
Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance
This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
- When is compensation due?
- When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €250 per passenger.
- What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
- Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
- How long do I have to claim?
- In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
- Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?
- Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €250 regardless of the fare.
EU 261/2004 compensation
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