Originally Posted by ffay005

I would not mention that you might escalate the matter after they've paid you the €300. I would simply "accept" the €300 now, and then decide whether to proceed further or not. But if you inform AY in advance that you might do so, they have every right not to pay you anything now, but to wait out.

Originally Posted by deissi

I disagree. As it stands, it is undisputed that the plane was delayed 3 hours (but less than 4 hours) due to circumstances that were not exceptional. As such, AY has agreed to pay the applicable EU261 compensation of EUR 300. In other words, it is not an "amicable settlement" or "good will payment", but due compensation from AY to csutter. The dispute as to the remaining EUR 300 has (should have) no impact on whether AY pays the initial EUR 300.