One of the most common factors behind flight disruptions is flight strikes, which can be initiated by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of European Union Regulation 261, according to which you may be eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how you can get compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261 is a European Union law that sets the rules for compensation and assistance for travelers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to EU 261/2004:
- The airline is required to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to choose one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive food and beverages; they are also entitled to have two free phone calls, e-mails, or faxes.
- If you choose an alternative flight, and it involves an overnight stay, the airline is required to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Aegean Airlines Strike Compensation
Often, Aegean Airlines strikes involve their staff. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or other essential employees. As you’re now aware, you have the right to claim compensation for airline strikes, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced because of the strike.
It is also important to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events outside of the airline’s control. If a strike is considered one of these circumstances, the airline is not obliged to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, therefore these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you need to be aware that each incident is individual, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
Aegean Airlines Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the conditions and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Aegean Airlines Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes travelers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial to know that if your flight is delayed for over 3 hours due to a strike, you have the right to seek compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It’s essential to understand these factors, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. Below you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you may get.
| 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 |
Aegean Airlines Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellation. According to EU Regulation 261, you are eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros. Note that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline notified you about the cancellation less than two weeks before your travel.
However, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, and here is the case. The airline has a right to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This flight must meet the criteria enumerated below:
| 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 |
Importantly, if you used an alternative flight but your final arrival time at the destination point was still delayed, you are entitled to claim compensation.
The amount of the compensation fully depends on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Take a look at the table below for additional information:
| 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 |
Which Aegean Airlines Flights Are Covered by EU261?
The EU261 regulation applies to every flight departing from airports in the EU, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU if they are operated by airlines based in the EU. It also applies to flights to/from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The following table shows which Aegean Airlines flights are covered by EU Regulation 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Aegean Airlines Strike Compensation
If you have experienced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how annoying it can be.
Passengers who experience any of these issues on Aegean Airlines flights have a right to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled due to the strike? 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.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202517:15 | Aegean Airlines 1573 | Hamburg (HAM) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:40 | Aegean Airlines 7026 | Athens (ATH) Milos (MLO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:15 | Aegean Airlines 1575 | Hamburg (HAM) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:05 | Aegean Airlines 825 | Hamburg (HAM) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202515:45 | Aegean Airlines 7043 | Kithira (KIT) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:15 | Aegean Airlines 7042 | Athens (ATH) Kithira (KIT) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:15 | Aegean Airlines 621 | Brussels (BRU) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:35 | Aegean Airlines 3000 | Brussels (BRU) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:55 | Aegean Airlines 1552 | Brussels (BRU) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:20 | Aegean Airlines | Brussels (BRU) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202518:40 | Aegean Airlines 7046 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:30 | Aegean Airlines 3014 | Brussels (BRU) Manchester (MAN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:00 | Aegean Airlines 623 | Brussels (BRU) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Aegean Airlines 3234 | Berlin (BER) Tallinn (TLL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:05 | Aegean Airlines 3414 | Athens (ATH) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:50 | Aegean Airlines 1593 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:50 | Aegean Airlines 822 | Athens (ATH) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:45 | Aegean Airlines 1538 | Berlin (BER) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:40 | Aegean Airlines 622 | Athens (ATH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Aegean Airlines 3019 | Nice (NCE) Brussels (BRU) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202516:25 | Aegean Airlines 3967 | Berlin (BER) Kos (KGS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:40 | Aegean Airlines 7026 | Athens (ATH) Milos (MLO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:25 | Aegean Airlines 3229 | Berlin (BER) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | Aegean Airlines 1583 | Berlin (BER) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:15 | Aegean Airlines 7042 | Athens (ATH) Kithira (KIT) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:00 | Aegean Airlines 3272 | Riga (RIX) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:50 | Aegean Airlines 3003 | Brussels (BRU) Nice (NCE) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202513:00 | Aegean Airlines 3885 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:50 | Aegean Airlines 841 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:35 | Aegean Airlines 541 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Thessaloniki (SKG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:35 | Aegean Airlines 1484 | Munich (MUC) Dresden (DRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:25 | Aegean Airlines 3886 | Heraklion (HER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:20 | Aegean Airlines 620 | Strasbourg (SXB) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:50 | Aegean Airlines 540 | Thessaloniki (SKG) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:05 | Aegean Airlines 3337 | Copenhagen (CPH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:30 | Aegean Airlines 3346 | Brussels (BRU) Copenhagen (CPH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:00 | Aegean Airlines 623 | Brussels (BRU) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:45 | Aegean Airlines 1546 | Frankfurt (FRA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:45 | Aegean Airlines 1594 | Frankfurt (FRA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:05 | Aegean Airlines 3414 | Athens (ATH) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:50 | Aegean Airlines 1593 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:50 | Aegean Airlines 822 | Athens (ATH) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:45 | Aegean Airlines 1538 | Berlin (BER) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:40 | Aegean Airlines 622 | Athens (ATH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:30 | Aegean Airlines 3019 | Nice (NCE) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:25 | Aegean Airlines 3363 | Oslo (OSL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:50 | Aegean Airlines 1587 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:10 | Aegean Airlines 3938 | Kerkyra (CFU) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:00 | Aegean Airlines 1434 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:50 | Aegean Airlines 3001 | Athens (ATH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:45 | Aegean Airlines 3966 | Kos (KGS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:45 | Aegean Airlines 3934 | Chania (CHQ) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:15 | Aegean Airlines 512 | Thessaloniki (SKG) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:50 | Aegean Airlines 841 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:35 | Aegean Airlines 541 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Thessaloniki (SKG) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:05 | Aegean Airlines 3886 | Heraklion (HER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:45 | Aegean Airlines 3903 | Athens (ATH) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:35 | Aegean Airlines 3930 | Zakinthos (ZTH) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:35 | Aegean Airlines 3928 | Kavala (KVA) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:05 | Aegean Airlines 3884 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202517:30 | Aegean Airlines 878 | Athens (ATH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202516:45 | Aegean Airlines 7027 | Milos (MLO) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202515:40 | Aegean Airlines 7026 | Athens (ATH) Milos (MLO) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202513:55 | Aegean Airlines 7041 | Ikaria Island (JIK) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202512:30 | Aegean Airlines 7098 | Limnos (LXS) Ikaria Island (JIK) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202507:05 | Aegean Airlines 7048 | Athens (ATH) Skiros (SKU) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202514:45 | Aegean Airlines | Athens (ATH) Preveza (PVK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202513:10 | Aegean Airlines 7045 | Sitia (JSH) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202510:00 | Aegean Airlines 869 | Krakow (KRK) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202507:05 | Aegean Airlines 7048 | Athens (ATH) Skiros (SKU) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202519:10 | Aegean Airlines 997 | Istanbul (ADB) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202516:15 | Aegean Airlines | Katowice (KTW) Chania (CHQ) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202515:50 | Aegean Airlines 735 | Tunis (TUN) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202514:15 | Aegean Airlines 7042 | Athens (ATH) Kithira (KIT) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202513:45 | Aegean Airlines | Chania (CHQ) Katowice (KTW) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202513:10 | Aegean Airlines 7045 | Sitia (JSH) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202508:15 | Aegean Airlines 7049 | Skiros (SKU) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202507:05 | Aegean Airlines 7048 | Athens (ATH) Skiros (SKU) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202516:25 | Aegean Airlines 7098 | Limnos (LXS) Ikaria Island (JIK) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202515:50 | Aegean Airlines 1587 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202514:00 | Aegean Airlines 1434 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202511:30 | Aegean Airlines 821 | Berlin (BER) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202511:00 | Aegean Airlines 1586 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202507:05 | Aegean Airlines 7048 | Athens (ATH) Skiros (SKU) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202507:30 | Aegean Airlines 3433 | Frankfurt (FRA) Zakinthos (ZTH) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202504:50 | Aegean Airlines 3425 | Frankfurt (FRA) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202520:00 | Aegean Airlines 1579 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202519:30 | Aegean Airlines 3873 | Heraklion (HER) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202514:45 | Aegean Airlines 3872 | Berlin (BER) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202513:10 | Aegean Airlines 7045 | Sitia (JSH) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202514:15 | Aegean Airlines 7042 | Athens (ATH) Kithira (KIT) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202511:40 | Aegean Airlines 7044 | Athens (ATH) Sitia (JSH) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202511:00 | Aegean Airlines 3888 | Stuttgart (STR) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
