Flight compensation Austrian Airlines:
Vienna — Hannover

Legal right: Austrian Airlines flight between Vienna and Hannover

You travelled with Austrian Airlines from Vienna to Hannover and the flight was disrupted? EU law mandates compensation when the airline is at fault.

With 687 km between Vienna International Airport and Hannover Airport, EU regulation grants you a fixed indemnity of 250€ per passenger.

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.

Did you know? Even if Austrian Airlines is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from Vienna International Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

How to know if the flight Austrian Airlines Vienna - Hannover is eligible?

Three conditions must be met to trigger your right to 250€: {delay exceeds 3h at Hannover|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|Austrian Airlines is responsible for|the fault lies with} Austrian Airlines.

In the case of a cancellation, if you were notified less than 14 days before your departure from Vienna, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Austrian Airlines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Austrian Airlines compensation

If your Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna International Airport was disrupted due to an employee strike, you are entitled to {legal compensation|the 250€ payout}.

Question Austrian Airlines's justification. Some carriers falsely present internal strikes as "extraordinary circumstances" to escape {paying compensation|the 250€}.

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

If Vienna International Airport turns into your involuntary base because of Austrian Airlines, the law stipulates that your essential requirements must be covered by the carrier. Assistance is due from 2 hours for flights of this distance.

In case of a overnight flight delay, the regulation requires that lodging and transport to and from Vienna International Airport are entirely at the carrier's expense.

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

It is strongly recommended to keep your Austrian Airlines boarding pass and all communications regarding the delay at Vienna International Airport. These documents are crucial for supporting your case.

By entrusting your VIE-HAJ case to our experts, you benefit from the "no result, no charge" principle (you only pay if you win).

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

A frequent concern is about how long it takes. A claim sent yourself to Austrian Airlines's claims team can take several weeks, even months before you get a response.

Obtaining 250€ has never been easier thanks to integration between recovery services and Austrian Airlines's systems.

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

An unfounded refusal from Austrian Airlines is a practice that experts know perfectly how to counter by invoking the relevant provisions of Regulation 261.

The threat of court action often suffices to {make Austrian Airlines yield|unlock payment}. Airlines know that court fees would greatly surpass the 250€ owed.