Flight compensation US Airways:
Thessaloniki — Athens

US Airways flight Thessaloniki - Athens: your rights to compensation

From Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, your departure with US Airways to Athens didn't go as planned? Passengers have strong rights against airlines.

Your compensation amount doesn't depend on the ticket price. Only the distance of 299 km dictates the indemnity under EU law.

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.

Remember that this law applies whether you're in economy or business, and irrespective of the passenger's citizenship.

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

The departure time is not the relevant criterion. Only the {arrival time at Athens|time the doors open at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport} establishes your {eligibility|right to 250€}.

Retain your travel documents for the US Airways SKG-ATH flight — they are crucial to demonstrate you were checked in for boarding at Thessaloniki.

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 Thessaloniki 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

Don't be misled by US Airways's vague terms: a "wildcat" or declared strike is the operational burden of the airline. On this short-haul, the internal/external strike distinction is the same.

Remember that the burden of proof lies with US Airways. It is up to the airline to prove that the delay of your Thessaloniki→Athens flight was caused by a genuinely extraordinary event.

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

Care is due after 2h of delay for this route. US Airways must guarantee the wellbeing of passengers stranded at Thessaloniki. This 2-hour threshold applies to flights ≤1500 km.

If your new flight is only the following morning, US Airways must additionally cover your accommodation near Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport as well as the taxi or bus transfer between the airport and the hotel.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from US Airways?

Be methodical: photograph the departure boards at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport showing the delay, save meal and taxi invoices and record flight numbers.

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

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

The paradox: the longer US Airways delays paying your 250€, the more the final bill risks growing in penalties. Lawyers exploit this fact to force the airline's hand.

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?

Don't take at face value US Airways's email claiming that Thessaloniki's airport was blocked by snow without consulting certified METAR data.

{Facing a refusal|If US Airways persists}, three paths are available: filing with the national CAA, an ombudsman, or legal action. An professional will determine the best route for {your situation|the Thessaloniki-Athens case}.