Dealing with flight disruptions can be really frustrating. However, the positive thing is that the European Union has laws to support travelers when things get messed up. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s wise to understand these regulations. They can help you out if your flight goes off course.
These protections are known as air passenger rights, which are legal entitlements under EU law that safeguard travelers in cases of flight delays, cancellations, and overbookings.
Being aware of your options can make handling travel complications less stressful. While it won’t get you to your destination quicker, it can reduce your anxiety when things don’t go as planned.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws ensure airlines take care of their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:
- Food and drinks;
- Accommodation if you’re stuck overnight;
- Alternative transportation if your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed;
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes.
If you’re delayed for a long time or your flight is cancelled, you might also be entitled to:
- A refund;
- A different flight option;
- Compensation to make up for the trouble.
Don’t forget to inquire with airline representatives about these entitlements if your plans change. They must tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
Aegean Airlines Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from Aegean Airlines can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: if you’re stranded for more than three hours owing to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Laws in the UK and EU are in your favor. You could receive up to €600 per person. What matters is when you arrive, not when you depart. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
How much you get depends on how far you’re flying. A short flight won’t get you as much money as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed equally.
Curious about exactly how much you could get? Take a look at the table below to see what compensation you could receive:
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
To check your eligibility for Aegean Airlines delay compensation, simply enter your flight details into the our claim checker to verify your rights.
Aegean Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
Europe has laws to help you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s the important information:
If your flight gets cancelled within two weeks of you’re supposed to leave, you could be eligible for compensation as much as €600. But keep in mind – the airline can avoid paying if they offer you an alternative flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
The airline can avoid paying you if they offer you a new flight that meets the following conditions:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
If you agree to take another flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The key factor is when you reach your final destination.
Your potential compensation depends on a couple of points:
- The distance of your flight
- The delay in your arrival
Therefore, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you may still receive some compensation.
Refer to the table below to understand better:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
The airline may not need to compensate you if they can provide a transfer to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you’re just a little late, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from Aegean Airlines
It’s important to know how to claim the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s how to do it:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort to get you your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
Don’t forget that you have the right as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational issues or technical difficulties, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including severe weather or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.
Which Aegean Airlines Flights are Covered by EU261?
The EU’s air passenger protection laws are comprehensive in scope. They cover every flight leaving a European Union member state airport and to all flights arriving at an airport in an EU member state when an EU-based airline operates the flight.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These laws also apply to airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re traveling with any airline within, to, or from Europe, you probably have these rights. It’s good to know about these regulations – they exist to support you if issues arise with your flight. They make sure you’re not abandoned when your trip arrangements don’t work out.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
Aegean Airlines isn’t always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. Occasionally, things happen that the airline has no control over, like really bad weather or unforeseen issues.
For instance, if there’s unexpected severe weather, an emergency at the airport, or a strike by air traffic controllers, Aegean Airlines isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.
When these things happen, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties come up. However, Aegean Airlines must prove that the delay or cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances in order to avoid paying.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202618:50 | Aegean Airlines 713 | (BCN) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:10 | Aegean Airlines 959 | (DXB) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:40 | Aegean Airlines 712 | (ATH) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:05 | Aegean Airlines 977 | (BEG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:00 | Aegean Airlines 1561 | (HAM) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:30 | Aegean Airlines 1975 | (JNB) (ADD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:00 | Aegean Airlines 488 | (LCA) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:55 | Aegean Airlines 3344 | (CPH) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:35 | Aegean Airlines 761 | (ARN) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:25 | Aegean Airlines 3314 | (CDG) (ARN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:35 | Aegean Airlines 1426 | (FRA) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:30 | Aegean Airlines 821 | (BER) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:40 | Aegean Airlines 3359 | (OSL) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:00 | Aegean Airlines 1431 | (BRU) (FRA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202608:40 | Aegean Airlines 820 | (ATH) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202608:10 | Aegean Airlines 620 | (ATH) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202607:10 | Aegean Airlines 3204 | (RIX) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202607:10 | Aegean Airlines 1415 | (ARN) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:15 | Aegean Airlines 1413 | (ARN) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:10 | Aegean Airlines 3011 | (MAN) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202605:15 | Aegean Airlines 967 | (EBL) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202623:25 | Aegean Airlines 1180 | (KWI) (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202623:15 | Aegean Airlines 910 | (ATH) (LCA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202622:50 | Aegean Airlines 1334 | (CAI) (JNB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202622:00 | Aegean Airlines 995 | (IST) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202621:30 | Aegean Airlines 1598 | (MUC) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202621:00 | Aegean Airlines 909 | (LCA) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:55 | Aegean Airlines 935 | (CAI) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:35 | Aegean Airlines 615 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:35 | Aegean Airlines 125 | (SKG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:30 | Aegean Airlines 287 | (CFU) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:20 | Aegean Airlines 3151 | (IST) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:20 | Aegean Airlines 983 | (SOF) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:15 | Aegean Airlines 320 | (ATH) (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202620:00 | Aegean Airlines 211 | (RHO) (ATH) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.01.202619:55 | Aegean Airlines 623 | (BRU) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202619:30 | Aegean Airlines 3399 | (ATH) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202619:05 | Aegean Airlines 833 | (FRA) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202619:00 | Aegean Airlines 605 | (LHR) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202619:00 | Aegean Airlines 226 | (ATH) (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:50 | Aegean Airlines 286 | (ATH) (CFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:45 | Aegean Airlines 869 | (KRK) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:45 | Aegean Airlines 665 | (MXP) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:30 | Aegean Airlines 906 | (ATH) (LCA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:25 | Aegean Airlines 319 | (HER) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:25 | Aegean Airlines 322 | (ATH) (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:25 | Aegean Airlines 807 | (MUC) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:20 | Aegean Airlines 873 | (WAW) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:15 | Aegean Airlines 703 | (MAD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:10 | Aegean Airlines 913 | (LCA) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:10 | Aegean Airlines 121 | (SKG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:10 | Aegean Airlines 959 | (DXB) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:40 | Aegean Airlines 1986 | (ATH) (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:25 | Aegean Airlines 972 | (ATH) (TIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:20 | Aegean Airlines 210 | (ATH) (RHO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:05 | Aegean Airlines 336 | (ATH) (CHQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:50 | Aegean Airlines 613 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:50 | Aegean Airlines 318 | (ATH) (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:50 | Aegean Airlines 993 | (IST) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:35 | Aegean Airlines 1331 | (CAI) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:35 | Aegean Airlines 603 | (LHR) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:30 | Aegean Airlines 120 | (ATH) (SKG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:30 | Aegean Airlines 3345 | (ARN) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:25 | Aegean Airlines 654 | (ATH) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:15 | Aegean Airlines 664 | (ATH) (MXP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:00 | Aegean Airlines 604 | (ATH) (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:55 | Aegean Airlines | (ATH) (TIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:45 | Aegean Airlines 3394 | (ARN) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:45 | Aegean Airlines 3393 | (ARN) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:45 | Aegean Airlines 806 | (ATH) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:40 | Aegean Airlines 712 | (ATH) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:40 | Aegean Airlines 908 | (ATH) (LCA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:35 | Aegean Airlines 822 | (ATH) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:10 | Aegean Airlines 3343 | (BRU) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Aegean Airlines 1151 | (SOF) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Aegean Airlines 3074 | (LHR) (YYC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Aegean Airlines 316 | (ATH) (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Aegean Airlines 315 | (HER) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Aegean Airlines 877 | (BUD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:45 | Aegean Airlines 117 | (SKG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:30 | Aegean Airlines 915 | (LCA) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:25 | Aegean Airlines 3333 | (CPH) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:55 | Aegean Airlines 765 | (HEL) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:45 | Aegean Airlines 3004 | (NCE) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:45 | Aegean Airlines 725 | (OPO) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:15 | Aegean Airlines 1104 | (BEG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:05 | Aegean Airlines 701 | (MAD) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:00 | Aegean Airlines 1983 | (ZRH) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:50 | Aegean Airlines 1416 | (FRA) (DRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:50 | Aegean Airlines 1632 | (FRA) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:35 | Aegean Airlines 1206 | (MXP) (SIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:20 | Aegean Airlines 757 | (OSL) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:00 | Aegean Airlines 639 | (MAN) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:00 | Aegean Airlines 721 | (LIS) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:55 | Aegean Airlines 611 | (CDG) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:55 | Aegean Airlines 3890 | (CGN) (SKG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:55 | Aegean Airlines 633 | (EDI) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:35 | Aegean Airlines 629 | (LUX) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:25 | Aegean Airlines 621 | (BRU) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202611:20 | Aegean Airlines 831 | (FRA) (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
