Long delays on TGV trip to Paris. Compensation from SNCF is less than expected. Should I appeal?

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The compensation of 25% for 1 hour delay and 50% for 2 hours delay do not accumulate in case of longer delays. So 50% for the outward journey is correct. However, if you arrived more than 1 hour late at your destination on your return, you should be eligible for a 25% refund for that part as well (keep in mind, that the delay at your destination counts, not the delay of a single train leg in your journey).

Edit: Above numbers are related to the European rules for delay compensations. However, SNCF offers a more detailed compensation scheme for TGV tickets. However, the information about that seem to be a bit contradicting between the different translations on the SNCF homepage. Following links indicate, that the G30 guarantee, which would offer 75% compensation for delays over 3 hours, is also valid for international tickets: https://www.sncf.com/fr/service-client/en-cas-de-retard/tgv-intercites https://en.oui.sncf/en/help-en/delay-train

According to the following link though, it seems to only apply to domestic TGV routes, while for international routes the compensation is similar to the EG rules: https://www.oui.sncf/aide/retard-de-votre-train-et-rembours*m*nt

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