Whether you’re flying the friendly skies in Greece or just passing through on Aegean Airlines, you could be entitled to compensation if you face a delay or cancelation. This is thanks to EC 261, and here’s all you need to know to file a claim against Aegean Airlines and win.
What are Your Passengers Rights with Aegean Airlines?
EU 261 protects your rights, regardless of the airline that you’re traveling on, as long as you’re in the European Union or meet other qualifying circumstances. Depending on the circumstances of your delay or cancellation, you have the right to a refund, rerouting, and care, including meals, accommodation, and more.
Flight Delay Compensation
When your flight is delayed more than two hours, you are entitled to basic care, including meals, refreshments, hotel accommodation and transportation (where applicable), and access to communication. If your delay is three hours or more, you can also request reimbursement and transportation to your point of origin.
You are also entitled to compensation, which can be paid as a non-fundable transportation voucher or refundable voucher.
- Flights up to 1,500 km: €250
- Flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km: €400
- Flights over 3,500 km: €600
Flight Cancellation Compensation
You may be entitled to additional compensation if you were notified of the cancellation less than two weeks before the departure and your new arrival and departure times are significantly different than your original times.
You’ll need to contact customer service to receive your compensation, which can be issued as non-refundable or refundable vouchers.
- Flights up to 1,500 km: €250
- Flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km: €400
- Flights over 3,500 km: €600
The amount may vary based on the type of compensation you request, and you might get a better value when you choose their transportation credit.
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What to Do in Case of Delays or Cancellations?
Unfortunately, cancelation and delays happen. Here’s all you need to know.
Delays
- If your flight is delayed, take note of your original departure time, the date of which you were notified, and any other information that is relevant.
- If your delay is two hours or more and you’re already at the airport, you are entitled to care. Work with customer service to receive meals, refreshments, accommodation, transportation, communication, and more, though what you are entitled to will depend on the length of your delay.
- After you get to your final destination, contact customer service to receive additional compensation. Depending on the length of your flight and the destination, you could be eligible for up to €600 in compensation.
Cancellation
- If your flight is canceled, take note of your original flight, the date you were notified, and any other information that could be helpful.
- If your cancelation occurred before you arrived at the airport, work with customer service to rebook your flight or rebook it yourself.
- If your flight was canceled while at the airport, work with customer service to help get you on the next available flight. If you are entitled to care, they should offer it to you at this point.
- Following your flight, contact customer service for additional compensation, providing all documentation. You could receive up to €600 in compensation.
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Aegean Airlines Refund Policy
Under Aegean’s refund policy, you are eligible for flight refunds, but only other certain conditions. If the issue is within the airline’s control, you could get a refunded flight and compensation under EC 261. The flight must be cancelled within 14 days or be delayed more than 3 hours, to name a few.
Work with Aegean to get your flight rescheduled. If that doesn’t work, request a refund. Before you sign anything, make sure it doesn’t prohibit filing an EC 261 claim. If it does, you cannot file a claim after the fact. If it doesn’t, you are eligible to recoup your losses.
Recently Disrupted Aegean Airlines Flights
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About Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines is Greece’s flagship carrier, with more than 60 aircrafts in its fleet that serve more than 144 destinations across Europe and the Middle East. They primarily use Airbus and Bombardier Q series family aircraft to serve its millions of customers year over year.
Aegean Airlines is part of the Star Alliance, which is the world’s largest global airline alliance that impacts the way Earth connects. They have been named among the best regional airlines in Europe by Skytrax, thanks to their top-notch customer service. Aegean has main hubs in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Cyprus, though they operate throughout the country.
Aegean Airlines Flight Disruption Statistics
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Conclusion
Thankfully, EC 261 keeps passenger rights at the heart of all they do, so if your flight is canceled or delayed when traveling with Aegean Airlines, you should be covered, as long as you meet the requirements outlined above. However, you need to actively file a claim directly with Aegean Airlines to receive it. This page was updated in 2023.
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