Flight compensation American Airlines:
Athens — London

How to be compensated by American Airlines on the Athens (ATH) - London (LHR) line

No one likes waiting for hours at the airport. If American Airlines did not respect its scheduled times for your Athens - London flight, the law is on your side.

Fortunately, for this specific route with a distance of 2 427 km, EC Regulation 261/2004 requires American Airlines to pay you financial compensation.

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.

This flat-rate scale was designed to discourage airlines from changing their schedules without compelling reasons. Do not hesitate to assert this little-known but powerful regulation.

How to know if the flight American Airlines Athens - London is eligible?

The 3-hour limit is calculated at the moment the aircraft doors open at London Heathrow Airport airport. If this is the case, and the flight cancellation is not due to extraordinary circumstances, American Airlines owes you 400 €.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 400 €.

What are the conditions for American Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at London.
• 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 American Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your American Airlines compensation

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

A strike by weather services at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which American Airlines has no control.

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

Assistance is due from 2 hours of delay for a flight of this distance. American Airlines must ensure the well-being of its passengers stuck at Athens.

Some passengers are unaware that transportation between the hotel and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport terminal is also included in the legal package due by American Airlines.

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

Getting justice against carrier American Airlines requires perseverance. No response or standardized refusals are common tactics.

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of American Airlines.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from American Airlines. An expert can reduce this time by half.

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against American Airlines on your smartphone.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Athens - London line.

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