Flight compensation Scandinavian Airlines System:
Athens — Copenhagen

Claim up to 400€ for Scandinavian Airlines System flight Athens - Copenhagen

The endless wait at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport towards Copenhagen with Scandinavian Airlines System doesn't have to go uncompensated. Let's explore your options.

The passenger protection under CE 261/2004 kicks in automatically when Scandinavian Airlines System fails its obligations on the 2 139 km route from Athens to Copenhagen.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

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.

Since the landmark CJEU judgment, significant arrival delays are treated like a cancellation for the right to compensation. This significantly strengthened the reach of CE 261.

How to know if the flight Scandinavian Airlines System Athens - Copenhagen is eligible?

Verify your real landing time at Copenhagen. If Scandinavian Airlines System delayed you over 3h at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, your claim is legitimate.

Be cautious: Scandinavian Airlines System may attempt to ask you to give up your rights. Don't sign anything without consulting an expert.

What are the conditions for Scandinavian Airlines System to compensate you?

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

The impact of a strike on your Scandinavian Airlines System compensation

The question of strikes is a common friction point in claims. It is essential to differentiate between a strike by Scandinavian Airlines System's employees (flight crew) and an external strike.

However, if air traffic controllers at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or security staff go on strike, this is indeed an force majeure situation. In this case, the 400€ cannot be claimed.

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

The right to care is a crucial provision of the EU text. Regardless of the 400€ question, if the delay drags on at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Scandinavian Airlines System is obliged to provide coupons for food and drink.

The complete chain of care comprises: drinks and snacks, full meals proportionate to the wait, calls or emails, and hotel with shuttles if an overnight stay is needed. All of this paid by Scandinavian Airlines System.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Scandinavian Airlines System?

For your Athens - Copenhagen flight, every detail matters. Note down the explanations provided by Scandinavian Airlines System staff at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport during the disruption.

Thousands passengers have already recovered their indemnity through these services. Your turn for Scandinavian Airlines System Athens→Copenhagen?

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Prepare yourself if you hear nothing within the first fortnight. The typical delay for a carrier like Scandinavian Airlines System to process a complex claim usually ranges from 4 to 12 weeks.

Obtaining 400€ has never been easier thanks to the technology between recovery services and Scandinavian Airlines System's records.

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

A refusal is not the last word. It's usually a first step in the negotiation that experts clear easily. Don't let this tactic strip you of your 400€ guaranteed by law.

The prospect of legal proceedings is frequently enough to {make Scandinavian Airlines System yield|unlock payment}. Airlines calculate that litigation costs would far exceed the 400€ claimed.