Flight compensation Olympic Airlines:
Chios — Athens

Claim and compensation for flight Olympic Airlines Chios - Athens

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

By taking off from Chios Island National Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 197 km determines your legal compensation level.

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 Chios - Athens is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Olympic Airlines offers you a voucher for your Chios - Athens flight, you can still claim the 250 euros cash provided by law.

Also note that the distance of 197 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 250 €. 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 Athens.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Chios 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 250 €.

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 Chios airport in case of prolonged wait?

During these long hours of waiting in the Chios Island National 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.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, this right to assistance at Chios 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 Chios - Athens trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Olympic Airlines staff at the Chios Island National Airport counter during the incident.

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 250 € arrive in your bank account.

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

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

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 Chios - Athens line.

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