Flight compensation Olympic Airlines:
Athens — Milano

Claim and compensation for flight Olympic Airlines Athens - Milano

If your trip departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and arriving at Malpensa International Airport operated by Olympic Airlines was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

European legislation strictly frames passenger rights. For a distance of 1 520 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Olympic Airlines.

How to know if the flight Olympic Airlines Athens - Milano is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Olympic Airlines offers you a voucher for your Athens - Milano flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 1 520 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 400 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Olympic Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Milano.
• 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 of Olympic Airlines crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 400 €.

Warning however: if the cancellation is directly attributable to the airport staff or a decision by air navigation, Olympic Airlines is released from its obligation to pay the legal indemnity of 400 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

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

Starting a procedure against Olympic Airlines for a flight from Athens to Milano can be complex if you decide to go it alone. Customer service often tends to invoke the weather to clear themselves.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

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

Airlines like Olympic Airlines sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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 - Milano line.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Olympic Airlines convictions, which is a decisive advantage.