Flight compensation Big Sky Airlines:
Ikaria — Limnos

Big Sky Airlines passengers Ikaria-Limnos: what to do to file a claim

If your flight from Ikaria Airport to Limnos Airport flown by Big Sky Airlines was impacted, the law protects you when dealing with the airline.

Given the distance between Ikaria and Limnos (266 km), CE 261 mandates a statutory payout in case of fault by Big Sky Airlines. Short-haul routes are covered from the first tier.

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 Big Sky Airlines is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from Ikaria Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

How to know if the flight Big Sky Airlines Ikaria - Limnos is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Big Sky Airlines offers you a travel credit for your Ikaria → Limnos flight, you can also demand the monetary compensation of 250€ provided by law.

An upgrade or downgrade doesn't affect your right to 250€ if the original incident qualifies under Regulation 261. The amount stays fixed at this short-haul tier.

What are the conditions for Big Sky Airlines to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Big Sky Airlines compensation

The EU Court of Justice has clearly stated: internal industrial action do not constitute extraordinary circumstances for airlines. This ruling is binding across the entire EU.

A strike by air traffic control at Ikaria Airport or Eurocontrol is an independent circumstance over which Big Sky Airlines cannot act.

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

Too many passengers don't know that Big Sky Airlines must offer them sustenance and contact means throughout the delay at Ikaria Airport. It's a legal obligation, not a bonus.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, the right to assistance at Ikaria remains valid. The hotel is owed if Big Sky Airlines pushes your flight by a day.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Big Sky Airlines?

It is essential to save your Big Sky Airlines ticket and every email related to the delay at Ikaria Airport. These documents are vital for building your case.

The main benefit: they take on all the complexity and only collect fees if the 250€ are successfully recovered.

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

Many claimants wait more than half a year for a response from Big Sky Airlines. An specialist can halve this time.

Think about it: without lifting a finger, experts operate to recover your 250€ for the Big Sky Airlines Ikaria-Limnos flight. That's the luxury of delegation.

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

Don't believe Big Sky Airlines's letter stating that Ikaria's airport was hit by weather without checking official reports.

Specialist lawyers have a extensive catalogue of judgments against Big Sky Airlines, which is a decisive advantage in negotiations.