Flight compensation Aegean Airlines:
Athens — Budapest

Refund and compensation Aegean Airlines: route Athens to Budapest

If your trip departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and arriving at Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport operated by Aegean Airlines was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 1 122 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

The European Regulation EC 261/2004 is very strict regarding air passenger rights. The amount of fixed compensation does not depend on the price of your ticket, but only on the flight distance.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Aegean Airlines.

How to know if the flight Aegean Airlines Athens - Budapest is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Budapest. If Aegean Airlines made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Also note that the distance of 1 122 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Aegean Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Budapest.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Athens airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Aegean Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Aegean Airlines compensation

If your Aegean Airlines flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport was cancelled due to an internal union strike, you are eligible for legal repair.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 250 € will not be due.

What are your rights at Athens airport in case of prolonged wait?

If Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Aegean Airlines, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at Athens shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your ATH-BUD trip.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Aegean Airlines?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Aegean Airlines boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

By entrusting your case regarding flight ATH-BUD to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

A frequent question concerns processing times. A claim filed directly with Aegean Airlines customer service can take several weeks or even months before getting a response.

Recovering 250 € has never been faster thanks to the interconnection between defense platforms and Aegean Airlines systems.

What to do faced with silence or refusal from the airline?

An unfounded refusal from Aegean Airlines is a practice that experts know perfectly how to bypass by citing the right articles of Regulation 261.

DGAC or its European equivalents can be slow. A private court proceeding against Aegean Airlines is often more striking.