Originally Posted by
frogster
For the delay yes - but wouldn't the downgrade compensations kick in as well?
Yes, so I would try the following if I were the OP. I'd call customer care, tell them my tale of woe, and then point out that I could file for $705 cash as the delayed flight originated in the EU and is plainly eligible.
I think then I would ask for $700 voucher in lieu of the cash, and $500 voucher as downgrade compensation.