Austrian Airlines: Claim Your Compensation for Flight Delays or Cancellations

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.

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.

How 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.

Austrian 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.

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.