OAEC 261 / EU Regulation
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Olympic Air

Flight Compensation

Greece's regional airline. EC261 applies to all Olympic Air EU departures.

Olympic Air is a Greek regional airline, operating domestic routes within Greece and connections to European destinations. EC261 applies to all Olympic Air flights departing EU/EEA airports. The airline is a subsidiary of Aegean Airlines.

SkyVolo is an independent claims management service. Airline names are used only to identify the carrier involved in your disruption. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Olympic Air.

No upfront fee to start
HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)
Last Updated: March 2026

€600

Max per passenger

2 years

Claim time limit (Greece)

Yes

ADR escalation available

Potential Payout

€600

up to per passenger, depending on eligibility

Processing time: varies by case

Initial checks are preliminary only. Final eligibility depends on claim review, disruption cause, and supporting documents.

Check My Olympic Air Claim

Free eligibility check · 2 years (Greece) time limit · Fee disclosed before signature

01We Know Olympic Air

Olympic Air is a significant carrier in its market, primarily on domestic Greek routes and connections to European destinations. The airline is a subsidiary of Aegean Airlines.

Our Success Rate

Assessed individually

on contested Olympic Air claims

Average Payout

Varies by route

per passenger, Olympic Air claims

Common Challenges With Olympic Air Claims

Olympic Air handles claims through the Aegean Airlines customer relations pipeline.

Common rejection: 'extraordinary circumstances' for operational issues.

The airline may offer travel vouchers — these are not a legal substitute.

Greek HCAA ADR is effective for Olympic Air claims.

SkyVolo Approach

How We Handle Olympic Air Differently

We file EC261 claims directly with Olympic Air, demanding cash. For operational rejections, we request specific evidence. Greek HCAA ADR escalation follows any rejection.

02Common Olympic Air Disruptions

Disruption patterns specific to Olympic Air — and what each one means for your claim.

Domestic delays (3hr+)

Recurring on domestic routes
ATH→HERATH→RHOATH→SKGATH→CFU

Eligible under EC261. Operational issues are within carrier control.

European delays (3hr+)

Recurring on European routes
ATH→LHRATH→CDG

Eligible under EC261.

03Highest-Disruption Routes

Routes where Olympic Air passengers commonly experience eligible disruptions. Based on general industry knowledge and regulatory information.

RouteDisruption Notes
ATH → HER (Athens–Heraklion)Elevated disruption, summer
ATH → RHO (Athens–Rhodes)Elevated disruption, summer
ATH → SKG (Athens–Thessaloniki)Moderate disruption, year-round

04How We Handle Your Claim

1

You submit your flight details

Takes a few minutes. We need your flight number, travel date, and what happened. No paperwork required from you upfront.

2

We build your Olympic Air-specific case

File EC261 claim via Olympic Air customer relations. If rejected, escalate to Greek HCAA or Greek consumer arbitration.

3

Submission, escalation, and payment

Greek HCAA can investigate and fine airlines.

Timeline: 6–10 weeks typical · 3–4 months via HCAA

05Regulation & Jurisdiction

Applies to This Airline

EC261 applies to all Olympic Air flights departing EU/EEA airports

Claim time limit: 2 years (Greece) from the date of your flight.

06Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Olympic Air flight compensation claims.

Is Olympic Air the same as Aegean Airlines?

Olympic Air is a subsidiary of Aegean Airlines but operates as a separate airline. Claims against Olympic Air flights go to Olympic Air, not Aegean.

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