Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Olympic Airlines:
Rhodos — Kastelorizo

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Diagoras Airport (RHO) and Kastelorizo Airport (KZS) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Disrupted Olympic Airlines flight Rhodos ✈ Kastelorizo: claim your compensation

Did you experience a major disruption on your journey from Rhodos to Kastelorizo with Olympic Airlines? A lengthy delay, a cancelled flight or denied boarding can throw your trip into chaos.

Thanks to EU Regulation CE 261, passengers affected by disruptions on a 137 km route can claim a fixed payout from {the carrier|Olympic Airlines}.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Diagoras Airport (RHO)
  • Arrival airport: Kastelorizo Airport (KZS)
  • Flight distance: 137 km (~0h10)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Note that this regulation applies regardless of any cabin class, and regardless of the passenger's nationality.

How to know if the flight Olympic Airlines Rhodos - Kastelorizo is eligible?

Concretely, to qualify, your real landing at Kastelorizo Airport must have been recorded more than 3 hours late the scheduled time.

The 250€ compensation applies per passenger. If you travelled as a family: each person is entitled to {the same amount|250€}. Even on a short flight, families can recover a significant sum.

What are the conditions for Olympic Airlines to compensate you?

  • Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Kastelorizo.
  • Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
  • Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Rhodos airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Olympic Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Rhodos, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Olympic Airlines compensation

If your Olympic Airlines flight from Diagoras Airport was cancelled due to an internal staff strike, you are eligible for {legal compensation|the 250€ payout}.

Don't take at face value Olympic Airlines's explanation. Many airlines wrongly categorise their own staff disputes as force majeure to avoid {paying compensation|the 250€}.

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

During those long hours in the terminal at Diagoras Airport, know that Olympic Airlines has a legal obligation to ensure your comfort. This covers meals, but also the ability to make two calls free of charge.

Remember to request a delay certificate from Olympic Airlines staff at Diagoras Airport. This document is indispensable for your claim if you need to prove the delay.

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

Getting justice against Olympic Airlines requires persistence. No response or standardised rejections are the norm with airlines.

To maximise your chances of success, use a recovery service. These experts master the regulations and won't back down from Olympic Airlines's legal department.

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

Don't be surprised if you get no reply within two weeks. The average processing time for a carrier like Olympic Airlines to finalise a compensation case typically ranges from 1 to 3 months.

Modern platforms reduce the average timeline to a few weeks for over 90% of cases {like yours|such as Olympic Airlines Rhodos→Kastelorizo}.

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

A refusal is never final. It's often a filter in the claims process that professionals overcome routinely. Refuse to let this barrier deprive you of your 250€ rightfully owed.

For your 250€, don't settle with Olympic Airlines without the advice of a professional who knows the full scope of your claim for Rhodos→Kastelorizo.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Rhodos - Kastelorizo

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Olympic Airlines flight from Rhodos to Kastelorizo?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between RHO and KZS being 137 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Olympic Airlines?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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