Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aegean Airlines:
Keffallinia — Athens

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Kefallinia Airport (EFL) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Recover up to 250€ for Aegean Airlines flight Keffallinia → Athens

A delay over 3 hours on Aegean Airlines Keffallinia → Athens qualifies you for up to 250€. Check how to claim.

European legislation upholds passenger rights. For 302 km, the statutory payout applies if {the airline is at fault|Aegean Airlines bears responsibility}. The short-haul bracket applies fully here.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
  • Arrival airport: Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
  • Flight distance: 302 km (~0h23)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

The rulings of the EU Court of Justice has reinforced these rights since 2004, making Regulation 261/2004 an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Aegean Airlines.

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

To determine if your flight between Keffallinia and Athens is eligible for a payout, the key criterion is the arrival delay ({not the departure delay|measured at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport}). It must be greater than 3 hours.

Even if Aegean Airlines reroutes you, the 250€ compensation still applies if the arrival at Athens exceeds 3 hours.

What are the conditions for Aegean Airlines to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Keffallinia, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Aegean Airlines compensation

The principle is clear: if Aegean Airlines's staff stop work, it is a risk that {the airline|Aegean Airlines} should have anticipated. Therefore, {your compensation|the 250€} remains owed.

The difference is fine but crucial. By engaging specialist lawyers, they will check in aeronautical databases the real cause of the delay logged on the day of your Keffallinia → Athens flight.

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

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The regulation is very clear: assistance is not an optional courtesy from Aegean Airlines. It is a binding duty that can be sanctioned.

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

Airlines like Aegean Airlines have whole departments specialised in deterring unassisted passengers. Against this imbalance, being supported makes all the difference.

By delegating your EFL→ATH case to specialist partners, you enjoy the "No Win, No Fee" principle (no cost if unsuccessful).

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

Every day of delay in processing your Keffallinia-Athens case can generate legal interest {in your favour|against Aegean Airlines}. This is a advantage that lawyers exploit effectively.

The digital process of expert partners eliminates paperwork: upload documents, digital signature, and email notifications until payment.

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

A refusal is not the last word. It's usually a test in the negotiation that experts clear easily. Don't let this tactic strip you of your 250€ guaranteed by law.

The prospect of legal proceedings is frequently enough to {make Aegean Airlines yield|unlock payment}. Airlines calculate that litigation costs would far exceed the 250€ claimed.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Keffallinia - Athens

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Aegean Airlines flight from Keffallinia to Athens?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between EFL and ATH being 302 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Aegean Airlines?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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