Flight compensation Olympic Airlines:
Kos — Athens

How to claim your money from Olympic Airlines on Kos (KGS) → Athens (ATH)

No one enjoys being stranded in the terminal. If Olympic Airlines didn't honour its scheduled times for your Kos - Athens flight, the law is on your side.

Regardless of the fare €50 or €500, the indemnity is fixed: 250€ per passenger. {The distance|The 306 km} is what counts, not the fare. On this short flight, the fixed compensation is guaranteed.

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.

Unlike what {many think|Olympic Airlines might suggest}, this payout doesn't depend on the fare. A €30 ticket gives the same rights as an €800 booking.

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

The 3-hour threshold is measured at the moment the aircraft doors are unlocked at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If the delay is confirmed and the disruption is not due to extraordinary circumstances, Olympic Airlines owes you 250€.

If you had a connection are equally covered. If your first Olympic Airlines segment Kos→Athens leads to a missed connection, the total delay at your final destination counts.

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 Kos 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

In practice, cabin crew walkouts at Olympic Airlines are cases where {compensation is almost certain|your chances of getting 250€ are high}. Specialists master this distinction and can exploit it in your favour.

Even if the 250€ are not owed due to an external strike at Kos, care (food/accommodation) remains owed Olympic Airlines. Never forget this.

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

The duty of assistance is a essential provision of the EU text. Independently of the 250€ question, if the delay extends at Kos Airport, Olympic Airlines must distribute meal vouchers.

Don't forget to demand a official attestation from Olympic Airlines staff at Kos Airport. This certificate is crucial for your case later on.

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

The solo claim with Olympic Airlines to obtain 250€ rarely succeeds without a well-documented case. Even on a short-haul, the procedure can be tricky.

Avoid the tedious paperwork on Olympic Airlines's website. Choose a specialist platform to secure your 250€ indemnity. Even for a short flight, expert support makes a difference.

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

Airlines like Olympic Airlines sometimes prioritise cases handled by legal professionals to avoid late-payment penalties. Short-haul claims are sometimes resolved faster.

By entrusting the recovery of your 250€ to a trusted partner, you spare yourself months of waiting and the stress of seeing your case ignored, as chasing are handled by legal experts.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a standardised negative response is unfortunately the experience of most passengers who act without support for the Kos → Athens route.

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.