Flight compensation Olympic Airlines:
Mykonos — Athens

How to be compensated by Olympic Airlines on the Mykonos (JMK) - Athens (ATH) line

From Mikonos Airport airport, your departure with Olympic Airlines to Athens didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against carriers.

Directive 261/2004 is clear: for 136 km of flight, the company Olympic Airlines is subject to a compensation obligation if the delay exceeds 3 hours or if the flight is cancelled.

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.

Too few travelers claim their due (less than 15% on average). Don't let this compensation fly away: the procedure, although sometimes administratively heavy on the company side, is an absolute right for the consumer.

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

The compensation for flight JMK-ATH is compensation for lost time and not a simple refund of airport taxes.

An unexpected cancellation or a diverted flight from Mikonos Airport without an immediate satisfactory solution gives rise to this same indemnity of 250 €.

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 Mykonos 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.

Even if 250 € is not payable due to an external strike at Mykonos, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Olympic Airlines.

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

In addition to financial compensation, the European regulation guarantees what is called a 'right to care.' If your flight is delayed departing from Mikonos Airport, Olympic Airlines must provide you with free meals and refreshments in reasonable quantity given the delay.

Do not hesitate to request this assistance at the company's counter. If it is refused and you have to advance food or hotel costs at Mikonos Airport, keep your receipts carefully to request direct reimbursement.

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

The amicable route with Olympic Airlines to recover 250 € often fails without a technical and legal file.

To maximize your chances of success, use a collection service. These experts know the case law perfectly and will not be intimidated by the legal department of Olympic Airlines.

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?

It is not uncommon for a claim for 250 € to be automatically rejected by the company's algorithms under a fallacious generic pretext.

In the last instance, it is the summons to court that often unlocks the payment. The company Olympic Airlines will always prefer to compromise and pay the 250 € rather than incur additional legal costs for a lost cause in court.