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Compensation for a Flight OS 66 Delay

Starting your vacation to Vienna with a delay is never fun. If your OS66 flight arrives late at Franz Josef Strauß (VIE) Airport, it may be possible to claim compensation. Flight delay compensation rights for flight OS 66 are available if you meet specific criteria, and this is based on the EU 261 / 2004 Regulation. As long as flight OS66 is delayed arriving in Vienna by more than 3 hours, Austrian Airlines is required to offer compensation.

When you need clarification as to whether or not your flight OS 66 qualifies, use our flight checker, which is completely free. Dealing with Austrian Airlines for a compensation claim relating to flight OS66 isn’t always easy. AirAdvisor helps anyone who has been inconvenienced by an Austrian Airlines delay when arriving in Vienna.

 

Your Expected Compensation for a Flight OS66 Cancellation

In cases when Austrian Airlines cancels your trip to Vienna Airport (VIE) from Chicago Airport (ORD), you may be entitled to make a compensation claim of 600€. Keep in mind that the flight OS66 cancellation will have to meet certain conditions for you to qualify for this reimbursement from Austrian Airlines.

It can be difficult to file a claim for compensation from Austrian Airlines for a delay in Vienna on your own, so contact AirAdvisor for help to increase your chances of a favorable outcome.

How to check if the disruption of your flight OS66 qualifies for reimbursement

 

OS 66 Flight Reimbursement: Passenger Entitlement and Process

Austrian Airlines Passenger Rights for Flight OS66

Flight OS66 Cancelled: Are you entitled to a Full Refund?

When a flight OS66 cancellation happens, Austrian Airlines needs to provide a refund for your flight from Chicago (ORD) to Vienna International Airport. The law also requires Austrian Airlines to offer payment for extra costs you incur, such as accommodation near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. This applies as long as the expense is directly related to the OS 66 cancellation.

For more information about an OS 66 flight refund.

 

Chicago to Vienna Route Outline for Austrian Airlines Flight OS 66



Austrian Airlines Compensation Tips for an OS66 flight

Complimentary OS66 Claim Eligibility Checker from AirAdvisor

Introducing Austrian Airlines

Austrian Airlines, Austria's largest airline, has been flying high since its inception in 1957. As a part of the Lufthansa Group, the airline prides itself on offering quality service to its passengers. Headquartered in Vienna, Austrian Airlines operates around 220 flights every day to over 130 destinations, with a fleet size of 65 aircraft. Focused on Central and Eastern Europe, the airline has transported over 305 million passengers to date. With about 6000 employees and a revenue of EUR 1.871 mio as of 2022, Austrian Airlines remains a trusted name in the aviation industry.

Facts and Figures of Chicago International Airport O'Hare (ORD)

Since it first opened in 1944, Chicago O'Hare International Airport has become one of the world's busiest airports, ranking fourth in terms of passenger traffic. Located just 27 kilometers outside of the Loop district, this sprawling airport covers an impressive 7,627 acres and offers flights to over 200 destinations. In 2022, O'Hare welcomed an astonishing 68.3 million passengers and handled over 700,000 aircraft movements. With its massive size and international reach, Chicago O'Hare remains a key player in the global aviation industry.

Vienna Airport Facts

Vienna International Airport, located in Schwechat, 11 miles from central Vienna, is a testament to Austrian engineering and modern transportation design. Originally built as a military airport in 1938, the airport has grown in magnitude over the years, boasting 4 terminal buildings and catering to more than 31 million passengers in 2019 alone. As Austria's largest airport and one of the few European airports quoted on the stock exchange, Vienna International offers the full range of associated services, functioning as an important hub for a number of destinations in Europe, as well as serving long-haul flights to North America, Africa, and Asia. If you're planning a trip to Europe, you'll want to ensure Vienna International Airport is on your list of transportation options.

 

Flight Compensation for Austrian Airlines Flight OS66: Routine Questions and Straightforward Answers

 

How do I proceed if my OS66 flight to Vienna is delayed?

The first thing to do when you get to Vienna International Airport is to ask the Austrian Airlines representatives the reason flight OS 66 was delayed. Then, file a risk-free compensation claim with AirAdvisor.

 

I arrived in Vienna 2 hours late on flight OS66, am I entitled to compensation?

Unfortunately, no, since only delays of flight OS66 from ORD to VIE that are more than 3 hours qualify for compensation.

 

What amount of compensation can you claim for a delay in arriving in Vienna on flight OS66?

As long as the Austrian Airlines flight is delayed more than 3 hours, the EC 261 Regulation from 2004 stipulates that you are eligible for compensation of 600€.

 

What other ways is Flight OS66 from Austrian Airlines referenced?

Other than the typical OS66 flight number, you may also see this flight from Chicago Airport (ORD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE), referenced as OS 66, AUA 66, and AUA66.