Flight compensation El Al Israel Airlines:
Athens — Tel-aviv

El Al Israel Airlines flight Athens - Tel-aviv: your rights to compensation

From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, your departure with El Al Israel Airlines to Tel-aviv didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against airlines.

Thanks to EU Regulation CE 261, passengers affected by disruptions on a 1 194 km route can claim a fixed payout from {the carrier|El Al Israel Airlines}.

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.

Airlines like El Al Israel Airlines count on your ignorance to avoid paying the compensation. Prove them wrong by claiming your rights today.

How to know if the flight El Al Israel Airlines Athens - Tel-aviv is eligible?

The departure time is not the relevant criterion. Only the {arrival time at Tel-aviv|time the doors open at Ben Gurion International Airport} establishes your {eligibility|right to 250€}.

The 250€ fixed payout is owed individually. If you travelled as a family: every passenger can claim {the same amount|250€}. Even on a short flight, families can recover a significant sum.

What are the conditions for El Al Israel Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Tel-aviv.
• 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 El Al Israel Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your El Al Israel Airlines compensation

Watch out for the classic trap: El Al Israel Airlines may mention a "strike" without specifying whether it was an internal or external strike. This detail is decisive for your {case|right to 250€}.

Don't take at face value El Al Israel Airlines's explanation. Many airlines wrongly categorise their own staff disputes as force majeure to avoid {paying compensation|the 250€}.

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

Too many passengers don't know that El Al Israel Airlines must offer them sustenance and contact means throughout the delay at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. It's a legal obligation, not a bonus.

If you already paid for a hotel at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport due to El Al Israel Airlines's fault, collect every receipt. You are entitled to refund of every euro spent on top of the 250€ indemnity.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from El Al Israel Airlines?

Get organised: capture the information screens at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport indicating the cancellation, keep your expense receipts and note agent names.

To boost your odds of winning, engage a specialist firm. These professionals know the case law and won't be intimidated against El Al Israel Airlines's lawyers.

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

The reality is stark: on average, a passenger acting alone takes 4 to 8 months to obtain their 250€ from El Al Israel Airlines. Via a specialist, the time falls to 1 to 2 months.

Recovering 250€ has never been faster thanks to integration between defence platforms and El Al Israel Airlines's records.

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

An unfounded refusal from El Al Israel 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 El Al Israel Airlines yield|unlock payment}. Airlines know that court fees would greatly surpass the 250€ owed.