Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Aegean Airlines:
Paris — Athens

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

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

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Refund and compensation Aegean Airlines: route Paris to Athens

Your claim for compensation for the Aegean Airlines flight from Paris to Athens deserves to be examined. A flight delay or cancellation is a frustrating experience for any traveler.

Given the route between Paris and Athens (2 109 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Aegean Airlines.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

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: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
  • Arrival airport: Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
  • Flight distance: 2 109 km (~2h38)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is not a commercial gesture from Aegean Airlines, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

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

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Aegean Airlines offers you a voucher for your Paris - Athens flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 2 109 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. 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 Athens.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Paris airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Aegean Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

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

The impact of a strike on your Aegean Airlines compensation

A work stoppage of Aegean Airlines crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Aegean Airlines is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking Aegean Airlines for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Charles de Gaulle International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Aegean Airlines?

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

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Patience is often the watchword. Airlines receive thousands of requests weekly and processing your file for the flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can drag on if you don't follow up.

A collective action on the Aegean Airlines flight from Paris can also be a way to get your funds faster.

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

It is not uncommon for a claim for 400 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

In the last instance, it is the summons to court that often unlocks the payment. The company Aegean Airlines will always prefer to compromise and pay the 400 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Paris - 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 Paris to Athens?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between CDG and ATH being 2 109 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € 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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