Flight compensation Olympic Airlines:
Chania — Athens

Legal right to compensation: Olympic Airlines flight between Chania and Athens

If your trip departing from Chania International Airport and arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos 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 268 km as is the case here, legal compensation is due if the company is at fault.

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.

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 Chania - Athens is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Chania and Athens entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

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

What are the conditions for Olympic Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Athens.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Chania 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

Don't be fooled by Olympic Airlines's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

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 250 euros, but not from its duty of assistance.

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

If Chania International Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Olympic Airlines, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, this right to assistance at Chania remains valid. The hotel is due if Olympic Airlines offsets your flight by one night.

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

For your Chania - Athens trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Olympic Airlines staff at the Chania International Airport counter during the incident.

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 250 € without stress.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Olympic Airlines. An expert can reduce this time by half.

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Olympic Airlines on your smartphone.

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 Chania - Athens line.

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