Your rights as a passenger

In the menu below you will find your rights, helpful tips and answers to the most frequently asked questions about air passenger rights. Passengers are entitled to compensation if a flight arrives three hours or more later at their destination or if they were not informed of the flight cancellation at least two weeks before the departure date. The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance and is up to 600 euros.

Passenger rights according to EU regulation

For which flights can apf provide support in accordance with EU Regulation 261/2004?

  • Departure from Austria
  • Departure within the EU with landing in Austria
  • the flight was operated by an Austrian airline within the EU
  • Departure from a third country with landing in the EU with an Austrian airline
  • Departure from a third country with landing in Austria with an airline from the EU
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Flight delay

What can passengers be entitled to if their flight is delayed?

  • Compensation payment of up to 600 Euros if delayed for 3 hrs or more
  • Assistance in cases where the departure is delayed for 2 hrs or more
  • Snacks and refreshments
  • Hotel accommodation and transfers
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Flight cancellation

What can passengers be entitled to if their flight is canceled?

  • Compensation payment of up to 600 Euros
  • Refund of the ticket price
  • Alternative transportation under comparable conditions
  • Support services
  • Snacks and refreshments
  • Hotel accommodation and transfers
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Luggage problems

When can the apf help with luggage problems?

  • Companies with a branch office in Austria
  • Baggage delay
  • Lost Baggage
  • Compensation for damaged baggage
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Denied boarding / overbooking

What rights apply in the event of denied boarding and overbooking?

  • Compensation payment of up to 600 Euros
  • Alternative transportation under comparable conditions
  • Support services
  • Snacks and refreshments
  • Hotel accommodation and transfer
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Downgrade & Upgrade

What rights do travelers have in the event of downgrading?

  • Downgrading to a lower booking class
  • up to 75% partial reimbursement of the flight price depending on the distance
  • No surcharges for upgrades
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Deadlines in the flight area

No feedback from the airline?

  • No response to a submission after six weeks?
  • Compensation payment delayed?
  • Deadlines for delayed and damaged baggage
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People with disabilities (PRM)

Obligations of companies according to Regulation 1107/2006

  • Obligation to transport
  • Transportation of medical equipment and mobility aids
  • Right to free assistance at the airport
  • Mobility aids, assistance dogs, companions
  • Damage to mobility aids
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