Strike at Olympic Air
Were you affected by the Olympic Air strike resulting in a delayed or cancelled flight? It’s important to know that you may be eligible for compensation. Educate yourself on your legal rights or verify your eligibility for compensation.
Olympic Air staff strikes can disrupt your flight schedule, and it’s crucial to know your rights, including the right to compensation. Our article details your rights and offers advice on how to handle the situation during a Olympic Air strike.
Numerous flights have been cancelled due to the strike by Olympic Air employees
Many flights have been cancelled due to the strike at Olympic Air, leaving numerous travelers in a difficult position. For some passengers, the cancellation may even mean they cannot continue with their trip as planned.
Wondering if you’re eligible for compensation after your flight was cancelled or delayed because of an airline strike? Put your doubts to rest with our free flight check.
Flight delayed for more than 2 hours, you have the right to be taken care of
A wildcat strike, also known as an unofficial strike, can be unexpected and leave you stranded. If your Olympic Air flight has been delayed by over 2 hours, you’re entitled to food, drink, and accommodation if necessary. The airline may provide vouchers for these, but if not, be sure to keep receipts to claim expenses from the airline later.
It’s not mandatory to accept a different flight offered by Olympic Air.
The airline is obliged to offer you a complimentary alternative flight. They should try to provide you with the earliest possible flight, but if all the flights are fully booked, they might offer you an alternative option that makes your travel plans redundant.
If the airline proposes an alternative flight that doesn’t suit you, you can refuse it and the airline must refund the ticket price. If the airline fails to offer you an alternative or if you find a better option on your own, the airline must compensate you for the price difference between the two tickets.
Tip: Before doing anything, it’s best to wait for a final notice from Olympic Air
There may be few alternative flights available from other airlines. Of course, you want to secure another flight as soon as possible. However, we advise you not to book an alternative flight yourself before you have received final confirmation from Olympic Air that your flight has been cancelled. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
Affected by the strike of Olympic Air? You are entitled to compensation
In the event of a strike by the airline’s own personnel, such as pilots, cabin crew, or ground staff, Olympic Air can be held accountable. According to Regulation 261/2004, this is not considered force majeure, and you have the right to compensation if your arrival is delayed by more than 3 hours or you arrive 1 hour earlier.
The compensation amount is based on the distance of your travel and whether the cancellation of your flight was communicated less than 2 weeks before your departure.
The amount of compensation is not dependent on your ticket price. It is possible that the compensation you receive is higher than the cost of your ticket. The amount of compensation is determined based on the distance of the journey.
Flight destinations within the EU:
- €250 compensation for flights up to 1500 km
- €400 compensation for flights over 1500 km
Flight destinations outside the EU:
- €250 compensation for flights up to 1500 km
- €400 compensation for flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
- €600 compensation for flights over 3500 km
Check if you are entitled to compensation
You can easily check if you are entitled to compensation as a result of the strike at Olympic Air in our database. Enter your flight number and we will indicate whether you qualify for compensation. Then you can submit a claim in just a few minutes. EUclaim will take care of the rest.
