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Athens — Kerkyra/corfu

Olympic Airlines passengers Athens-Kerkyra/corfu: what to do to file a claim

If your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport flown by Olympic Airlines was impacted, you are not alone when dealing with the airline.

With 396 km between Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, CE 261 guarantees a lump-sum compensation of 250€ per person.

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.

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

How to know if the flight Olympic Airlines Athens - Kerkyra/corfu is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Olympic Airlines offers you a travel credit for your Athens → Kerkyra/corfu 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 Olympic Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Kerkyra/corfu.
• 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 Olympic Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Olympic Airlines compensation

A work stoppage by Olympic Airlines's crews is considered inherent to the ordinary activity of the carrier and is no longer a valid justification to refuse the 250€.

An aviation law expert can quickly determine whether the strike that disrupted your Olympic Airlines Athens-Kerkyra/corfu flight was the airline's responsibility or a third party's.

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

During that interminable wait in the hall at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, remember Olympic Airlines has a duty to look after you. This includes food, but also the ability to make two calls at no cost.

The law is unambiguous: care is never a goodwill gesture from Olympic Airlines. It is a binding duty enforceable in court.

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

The battle to recover 250€ from Olympic Airlines starts with sending a formal complaint. {Without a response within 6 weeks|If Olympic Airlines doesn't reply}, court action is the next step.

If you don't have the time for lengthy email exchanges, delegating your claim to specialists is the fastest way to see your 250€ credited in your account.

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

Airlines like Olympic Airlines often fast-track cases backed by lawyers to prevent additional costs. Short-haul claims are sometimes resolved faster.

By handing over the recovery of your 250€ to a professional service, you avoid long delays and the anxiety of seeing your case shelved, as follow-ups are handled by aviation law professionals.

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

Statistically over 60% of initial refusals from Olympic Airlines are unfounded against an expert taking over. Don't give up at the first obstacle.

If you are certain of your legal right, you can contact the Civil Aviation Authority of the departure country, or more effectively, take the case to a tribunal with a expert partner lawyer.