Flight compensation US Airways:
Brussels — Athens

Legal right to compensation: US Airways flight between Brussels and Athens

If your trip departing from Brussels Airport and arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport operated by US Airways was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from Brussels Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 2 101 km determines your legal compensation level.

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.

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 US Airways.

How to know if the flight US Airways Brussels - Athens is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if US Airways offers you a voucher for your Brussels - Athens flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Brussels, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for US Airways 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 Brussels airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to US Airways (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your US Airways compensation

When a social movement disrupts your itinerary to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, the company will often try to clear itself. However, a strike by its own staff is no longer, in the majority of cases, considered an exonerating circumstance.

On the other hand, if it is the air traffic controllers, the baggage handlers at Brussels Airport airport, or the security staff who are on strike, it is indeed an extraordinary circumstance. In this precise scenario, the 400 € will not be due.

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

Don't buy your food without first asking US Airways for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

Even in extraordinary circumstances, this right to assistance at Brussels remains valid. The hotel is due if US Airways offsets your flight by one night.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from US Airways?

For your Brussels - Athens trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by US Airways staff at the Brussels Airport counter during the incident.

By entrusting your case regarding flight BRU-ATH to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

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

A frequent question concerns processing times. A claim filed directly with US Airways customer service can take several weeks or even months before getting a response.

If your file is particularly solid regarding the incident occurred on the Brussels - Athens section, some refund organizations even buy your debt. You then receive your compensation in less than 48 hours!

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

The first refusal from US Airways should not discourage you. Very often, passenger services invoke 'weather' by default to test the traveler's determination.

A claim organization will know exactly how to counter the airline's arguments, having access to certified meteorological histories and traffic reports from Brussels Airport airport to prove their faults.