Austrian Airlines: Claim Your Compensation for Flight Delays or Cancellations
If your Austrian Airlines flight was delayed or canceled, you could be entitled to compensation of up to 600€ under EU Law EC 261. ClaimFlights can assist you in enforcing your rights to compensation on a “No Win, No Fee” basis.
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Was your Austrian Airlines flight delayed or canceled?
Experiencing delays or cancellations with Austrian Airlines can be frustrating. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers may be entitled to compensation up to 600€, provided the flight was delayed by more than 3 hours or canceled without at least 14 days’ notice.
In instances where Austrian Airlines may refuse compensation, our legal experts are here to assist in recovering your dues effectively.
Check your compensation claim with our free flight compensation checker to determine how much Austrian Airlines owes you.
Note: Compensation claims are not valid if the disruption was caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond the airline’s control.
Austrian Airlines Passengers’ Rights to Compensation
As Austrian Airlines is an EU-based airline, you are protected under EC Regulation 261/2004 and you could be eligible for compensation.According to EU Law, your rights include
- →Compensation of up to 600€
- →The timeframe to claim compensation is up to 3 years
- →Covers flights that were delayed for at least 3 hours, canceled, or overbooked
As an Austrian Airlines Passenger, you can ask for reimbursement for …
- ☛flight delays: if you reached the final destination with a delay of more than 3 hours
- ☛flight cancellations: if your flight was canceled without prior notice of at least 0 to 14 days
- ☛overbooking: if you were denied boarding due to oversold flight seats
- ☛missed connection: if you missed your connecting flight due to a delay or cancellation of your first flight
Are the passengers outside the EU eligible for compensation?
The below table shows when you are eligible for compensation under European Regulation EC 261 of 2004.
Origin and Destination | Austrian Airlines Compensation |
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EU ✈ EU | ✅ Yes |
EU ✈ Non-EU | ✅ Yes |
Non-EU ✈ EU | ✅ Yes |
Non-EU ✈ Non-EU | ❌ No |
Thus, it doesn’t matter the citizenship, if the departure was from an EU airport, or your Austrian flight landed at an EU airport, you could be eligible for compensation.
Austrian Airlines Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight with Austrian Airlines was delayed over three hours upon arrival, you might be entitled to compensation up to 600€. To initiate a successful claim, ensure the following:
- The flight was delayed more than 3 hours.
- The flight departed from or arrived at an EU airport.
- The delay wasn’t due to extraordinary circumstances.
If any of these essential criteria, you can assert your rights and seek compensation for the inconvenience caused by the delay in your Austrian Airlines flight. Find out more about europe flight delay compensation in our comprehensive guide.
Was your flight delayed for more than 3 hours?
Claim CompensationHow much can you claim for Austrian Airlines’ delayed flights?
The amount of compensation varies between 250€ to 600€ based on route distance and delay length. Use our compensation checker to estimate your eligible amount.
The table below clarifies how much you can claim for Austrian Airlines’ late or postponed flights.
Short distance (up to 1500 km) |
Medium distance (1501 to 3500 km) |
Long-distance (more than 3500 km) |
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e.g., Vienna to Bari | e.g., Vienna to Istanbul | e.g., Vienna to New York |
€250 | €400 | €600* |
* the amount may get reduced by 50%, i.e., you may get up to 300€ for a distance of over 3500 km if EU borders were not crossed.
Your Flight Has Been Delayed or Canceled. What Should You Do?
Ask a reason for the delay
Note Arrival Time
Collect Evidence
Collect evidence such as pictures of arrival board, boarding pass, receipts, etc., to prove the delay.
Check your Eligibility
Enter your flight details into our compensation checker to check if you are eligible for compensation.
Exchange Contacts
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Austrian Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
If Austrian Airlines cancels your flight without providing at least 14 days prior notice, you may have the opportunity to file a claim for compensation due to the cancellation, or you can opt for a full refund from the airline.
Austrian Airlines may occasionally cancel flights for various reasons, but in such situations, EU Regulation 261 provides you with essential protection in the form of compensation or a refund.
The compensation amount can range from 125€ to 600€, depending on factors such as:
- The number of days you were informed in advance
- The duration of the delay
- The distance of the route
When faced with a canceled flight, you have two viable options:
- Requesting a refund
- Seeking an alternative flight
If the substitute flight experiences a delay of more than 2 hours, you may become eligible for compensation under EU law.
However, it’s important to note that in cases of flight cancellation resulting from extraordinary circumstances, compensation claims may not be applicable.
Austrian Airlines Missed Connection Flight Compensation
You may be eligible for missed flight connection compensation under the European Union Regulation EC 261, if…
- the entire journey was booked under one booking reference
- your flight departed from the EU member state or arrived at the EU member state
- and, the delay at the final destination was over three hours
You could claim up to 600€ for a missed flight. Whereas, to be eligible for compensation, you must satisfy the above criteria.
Was your flight cancelled without any notice?
Claim CompensationAustrian Airlines Overbooking Compensation
If you were denied boarding due to overbooking, you may be eligible for overbooked flight compensation under the European Regulation EU 261 up to 600€.
Whereas to claim overbooked flight compensation …
- it is necessary for you to not give up your seat voluntarily in exchange for some vouchers
- you presented yourself on time at the airport
- you had all the travel documents
- the departure or arrival airport belongs to the EU member states
In case, you were offered an alternate flight of your choice but reached the destination later than two hours, you could be eligible for compensation.
How to claim compensation for delayed or canceled flights?
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Useful information About Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines AG, also known as Austrian, is the national flag carrier of Austria, established in 1957 from the merger of Air Austria and Austrian Airways. It operates from its main hub at Vienna International Airport, with the IATA code OS and ICAO code AUA.
Austrian Airlines offers a broad network of routes, emphasizing strong connections across Europe and key international destinations like Chicago, New York City, and Tokyo.
Austrian Airlines Destinations
Country | City |
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Germany | Berlin, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig/Halle, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart |
Italy | Bari, Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Florence, Lamezia Terme, Milan, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Rome, Venice |
Greece | Athens, Chania, Corfu, Heraklion, Kalamata, Karpathos, Kavala, Kephalonia, Kos, Mykonos, Patras, Preveza, Rhodes, Samos, Santorini, Skiathos, Thessaloniki, Volos, Zakynthos |
Spain | Barcelona, Fuerteventura, Ibiza, Las Palmas, Málaga, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia |
United States | Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, Washington, D.C. |
Austria | Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Vienna |
Croatia | Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Zagreb |
France | Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris |
Romania | Bucharest, Iași, Sibiu |
Egypt | Cairo, Hurghada, Marsa Alam |
United Kingdom | London, Manchester |
Bulgaria | Sofia, Varna |
Turkey | Antalya, Dalaman |
Sweden | Gothenburg, Stockholm |
Switzerland | Geneva, Zürich |
Poland | Kraków, Warsaw |
Portugal | Funchal, Porto |
Montenegro | Podgorica, Tivat |
Denmark | Billund, Copenhagen |
Finland | Kittilä, Rovaniemi |
Albania | Tirana |
Armenia | Yerevan |
Belgium | Brussels |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo |
Canada | Montreal |
China | Shanghai |
Cyprus | Larnaca |
Czech Republic | Prague |
Hungary | Budapest |
Iceland | Keflavík |
Iran | Tehran |
Iraq | Erbil |
Israel | Tel Aviv |
japan | Tokyo |
Jordan | Amman |
Kosovo | Pristina |
Lithuania | Vilnius |
Maldives | Malé |
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