Terms and provisions of transportation

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The conditions of transportation and the regulations applicable under the legislation in force are part of the ticket selected by the Passenger. In this contract, the term “ticket” means “passenger’s electronic ticket” or ticket confirmation code”, of which these terms and notices form part. The term “Carrier” includes all air carriers which, in accordance with the following transportation conditions, carry or undertake to carry the passenger or his baggage or perform any other service related to air transport. The term “electronic ticket” or “ticket confirmation code” means the Route Receipt issued by or on behalf of the Carrier and the boarding pass. Warsaw Convention means the Convention for the Integration of Provisions relating to International Air Carriage, signed in Warsaw on 12 October 1929 and amended in Hague on 28 September 1955, and in Montreal in 1999.
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Any exception or limitation of Carrier’s liability also applies to its agents, employees or representatives and any person whose aircraft is used by the carrier for carriage as well as agents, employees or representatives of that person. No agent or employee or representative of the carrier may modify any provision of this agreement.
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The Carrier undertakes to make every possible effort to properly perform the relevant service. In exceptional circumstances, the Carrier can replace aircraft and, if necessary, change scheduled flight routes. The Carrier is not responsible for securing a connection not included in the Passenger’s ticket.
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The Passenger must comply with the laws and applicable provisions on air travel, and show the travel documents required. He/she must also arrive at the airport at the time specified by the Carrier.
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The personal data provided to the carrier regarding your travel may be forwarded to the competent state authorities for border control and air safety reasons.
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The ticket is non-transferable to another person.

Air carrier’s responsibility

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The term “damage” includes death, injury, delay, partial or total loss or any other damage resulting from the transportation or any other related services performed by the Carrier.
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Our liability as a Carrier is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Convention as implemented by Regulation (EC) under No. 889/2002 and the national legislation in force. We are not responsible for any damage due to our compliance with applicable law or state rules or regulations. Any responsibility we bear for compensation shall be limited due to your own negligence that may have caused, contributed to or increased the damage in accordance with the applicable law.
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As a Carrier, we are liable only for damages incurred during the transportation in flights or parts of flights on the ticket of which our Airline Code appears.
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The Carrier’s liability for the destruction, loss or damage to luggage up to 1,131 SDRs (approximately € 1,300). Regardless of what is specified in the transportation contract or other applicable law: (a) The Carrier is not liable for damage to a passenger or baggage not handed over to the “check-in counter” and registered by the Carrier, unless this damage was caused due to the Carrier’s negligence. (b) The Carrier is not liable for any damage arising directly and exclusively from the faithful application of laws, state regulations, provisions or rules or non-compliance by the passenger. (c) Any carrier’s exclusion or limitation of liability in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall also apply to the Carrier’s agents, employees or representatives as well as to anyone whose aircraft is used by the Carrier for carriage and to its agents, employees or representatives.
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In the event of a damage to a Baggage checked in accordance with the above and registered by the Carrier, a written declaration of damage must be made to the Carrier immediately after receiving the luggage and discovering the damage. Declarations of damages submitted seven (7) days after receiving the luggage shall not be accepted. In case of delayed receipt of the baggage, any damage declaration must be made within (21) days of the date of receipt.

Transportation

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The ticket, after confirmation of the reservation is valid for the transfer from the airport of the point of departure to the airport of the destination following the route indicated on the ticket.
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The Carrier undertakes to make every possible effort to properly carry out the relevant service. Hours referring to the routes or anywhere else are indicative and are not part of this contract. The Carrier may, without notice, replace carriers or aircraft and, in case of need, change or skip stations included in the ticket. The Carrier may change the routes without notice and assumes no responsibility for ensuring connections. It may also, for reasons beyond its control or for technical reasons and if it considers that is necessary, cancel, interrupt, deviate from, postpone or delay any flight or further transfer right or a confirmation of a seat. It can decide whether any departure or landing should take place and these without bearing any responsibility. It only has to refund the ticket and the luggage charges according to its invoices for the part of the ticket that was not used. In case of overloading, the Carrier solely decides which passengers or items shall be transported.
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The passenger must comply with all state travel regulations. He/ she must arrive at the airport 60' before the scheduled departure time. Passengers traveling abroad must arrive at the airport two (2) hours before the scheduled departure time. The Carrier is not liable for any loss or any expense of the passenger if he/she does not comply with the above condition. The airline is not obliged to reimburse the cost of the route. If the fare increases, the passenger is required to pay the difference without any notice.
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No agent or employee or representative of the Carrier is entitled to amend or terminate any provision of this Agreement.
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Special categories of passengers:

  • I. Pregnant passengers

    • Up to the 28th week of pregnancy; There are no restrictions or medical certificates required
    • Between the 29th and 35th week of pregnancy (or the 31st if you are expecting twins); You need a medical certificate from your doctor about your state of health and the ability to travel by air. The certificate should be delivered to the carrier.
    • More than 36 weeks of pregnancy (or the 32nd if you are expecting twins); In this case, pregnant passengers cannot travel by air.

  • II. Unaccompanied children

    • Children between the ages of 5 and 12 may travel unaccompanied on the condition that a parent/escort or guardian will be present at both the airport of departure and arrival and provided that the Carrier has been informed prior to the issuance of the ticket and has confirmed the availability of the special child escort service for the flight in question.
    • The child must carry a passport. Only for domestic flights within the Greek Territory the child can travel with a valid public document, with its recent photo (e.g. birth certificate, identification certificate) validated by a Public Authority or a Citizens Service Centre (KEP).
    • If the child 's relationship with the declared escort, either upon departure or on arrival, is not proved by a valid public document, then both parents need to provide an authorization validated by Public Authority, Citizens Service Centre (KEP) or electronically issued via the gov.gr platform for the drop off/pick up of the child by or to this person/escort.
    • Make sure that the child 's guardian / escort at the airport of departure and arrival carries with them their identity card, as well as the authorization validated by Public Authority, Citizens Service Centre (KEP) or electronically issued via the gov.gr platform.
    • There is a special surcharge for this service per route. The delivery of the unaccompanied child takes place at the airport of destination with the identification and signature of the parent/ escort or guardian who will pick the child up.

  • III. People with special needs

    In order to be able to provide you with our services, please contact our company before issuing your ticket and at least 48 hours before departure of the flight you have selected.

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Dog guides for vision impaired people travel for free. In order to be able to ensure your safe transportation, you must ask for our help before your ticket is issued by your agent or directly with us.
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Travel documents:

  • Travel documents for passengers aged 12 years and older:

    Valid ID card or passport, depending on the country of destination. Only for domestic flights within the Greek Territory, in case of loss of identity card, you have the opportunity to travel with any other official document bearing your photo (e.g. Driver's License). Hellenic gov.gr wallet ID is only valid within domestic destinations.

    Medical certificates, in case there is a health problem that you should inform us about.

  • Travel documents for infants and children under 12 years of age:

    Valid passport. For domestic flights within Greece only, either an identification certificate or the child's birth certificate with a recent photograph of the child, certified by a Public Authority or KEP, is accepted.

    Medical certificates, if there is any health issue of which you should inform us.

  • Parental (guardian) declaration for a minor travelling:

    The following cases apply to minors aged 0–12 and 12–18:

    Domestic flights

    When the minor is travelling accompanied by one of the parents, it is recommended that they bear a declaration of consent from the other parent for the trip, certified by a competent Public Authority (Citizen Service Centre or via gov.gr). When the minor is accompanied by an adult other than their parent(s), it is required that the minor carry a declaration (certified as described above) signed by one or both parents, or by the legal guardian(s). The declaration should state the identity and relationship of the accompanying person to the child, as well as consent for the trip.

    If the parent travelling with the child holds an official document granting full custody, no declaration is required.

    International flights

    For international flights, the parental declaration is required in both cases. Please note, however, that the declaration may be mandatory under the requirements of the authorities of the country of departure or destination, and a translation into English may also be requested.

    Passengers are advised to contact the competent authorities of the countries of departure and destination well in advance, as responsibility for possessing the required travel documents rests solely with the passenger.

  • Unaccompanied minors aged 12 to 18:

    Unaccompanied minors aged 12 to 18 must carry a declaration signed by both parents or the legal guardian(s) — certified by a Public Authority, KEP, or electronically via gov.gr — stating their consent for the minor to travel unaccompanied.

    For children under 12 years of age travelling without a parent accompanying them, please see the Unaccompanied Child Service | SKY express

  • Travel documents for pets:

    Animal health booklet if you want to take a pet with you (dog, cat) as well as a statement / confirmation that you are the owner of the animal.

    It is also necessary to make sure that your pet carries an identity microchip.

    A complete vaccination must be carried out at least 21 days before the flight and must be in effect on the day of travel.

  • For the transfer of weapons and ammunition, as to the authenticity of the documents certifying the legal possession and carrying of weapons, the control is carried out by the POLICE.
  • Travel documents for visiting UK:

    Since 1 October 2021, the United Kingdom accepts only valid passports — not national ID cards — from citizens of EEA and Schengen countries.

    UK ETA Requirement from 2 April 2025

    For short-stay travel (tourism, business, visits, or transit with entry into the country), citizens of Greece and other EU/EEA countries are required, in addition to their passport, to obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure.

    • The ETA is not a visa; it is an electronic travel authorisation.
    • It is valid for multiple entries for up to two years, or until the passport expires.
    • It allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.
    • The application is completed online, and it is recommended to apply at least 3 working days before travel.
    • A fee applies to the ETA.

    An ETA is not required if:

    • You hold a UK or Irish passport.
    • You already have a UK visa or a special immigration status (e.g., settled / pre-settled status). This rule will change in 2026 and the UK will no longer accept any EU ID cards.

    Note: If a visa is required for the purpose of travel (work, study, long stays over 6 months), the relevant visa procedures remain in effect. Please see here if your country requires a visa to enter the UK.

    ETA Application & More Information

    Official application and detailed guidance: https://www.gov.uk/eta

  • Travel documents for visiting Israel:

    As of January 1st, 2025, all travelers from countries that are exempt from entry visa requirements (visa-exempt) and who wish to travel to Israel are required to obtain the electronic travel authorization ETA-IL before departure.

    • The application is submitted exclusively online through the official platform: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
    • The ETA-IL approval is valid for up to 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
    • The maximum duration of stay in Israel with ETA-IL is up to 90 days per visit.
    • If there is a change of passport or personal details, a new application is required.
    • It is recommended to submit the application at least 72 hours before the trip, in order to ensure timely approval.
    • The ETA-IL is mandatory for all travelers, including minors.
  • Travel documents for visiting Georgia:

    As of January 1st 2026, a new regulation is established and is now a compulsory part of travel documentation.

    In accordance with the Law of Georgia "On Tourism", all tourists entering Georgia are required to hold a valid health and accident insurance that covers the entire period of a tourist's stay in Georgia, including the arrival and departure dates.

    Travel insurance must be issued by a Georgian or foreign insurance company.

    It must be available in physical or electronic form, in Georgian or English, and provide a minimum coverage of 30,000 GEL.

    For further information, please visit https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-georgia

Passenger Rights Israel

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Notice of your rights in the event of denied boarding, flight delay or flight cancellation under Israel's Aviation Services Law

This notice contains important information about your rights under Israel's Aviation Services Law (Compensation and Assistance for Flight Cancellations and Changes in Conditions), 5772-2012 (the "ASL"). The rights referred to in this document apply in the following circumstances:

  • You have a confirmed reservation on a flight operated by the Airline purchased at a fare available directly or indirectly to the general public and
  • (except in the case where your flight has been cancelled) you have presented yourself for check-in before the Check-In Deadline as specified by us in our General Terms & Conditions of Travel or related regulations and
  • You are traveling on a flight departing from an airport in Israel or a flight arriving at an airport in Israel (unless it is evident that you received benefits or compensation and were given assistance in such other country and that those benefits, compensation and assistance directly correspond to your entitlement under ASL) and
  • You have not been denied boarding by reason of a matter set out in our General Terms & Conditions of Travel or related regulations and
  • You have been denied boarding involuntarily or your flight is delayed by more than two hours beyond its scheduled departure time or cancelled.
Denied boarding

The airline, as a policy, does not overbook its flights. However, in the unlikely event that a seat is not available for a passenger with a confirmed reservation, we will seek volunteers to surrender their seats in exchange for benefits that we and the volunteer may agree upon before involuntarily denying boarding to other passengers. If there are insufficient volunteers and we deny you boarding involuntarily, you are entitled to the relevant rights set out in this chapter (same as in the event of flight cancelation), unless your boarding has been denied in circumstances where there are reasonable grounds to deny boarding such as reasons of health, safety, security or inadequate travel documentation.

However, if you are involuntarily denied boarding, and you confirm to an alternative flight the airline is entitled to reduce the compensation sets below in Article 1 by 50% provided that the delay in the landing time at the final destination compared with the original landing time does not exceed the scheduled arrival time of the original landing time, as follow:

  • Up to 4 hours in respect of all flights of 2,000 km
  • Up to 5 hours in respect of all flights between 2,000 km and 4,500 km
  • Up to 6 hours in respect of all flights over 4,500 km.
Flight delay between 2 and 8 hours

If your flight has been delayed for two hours or more, but less than 8 hours, beyond its scheduled time of departure, please see sections 2 and 3 of this document.

Flight cancellation and delays by more than 8 hours

If your flight is cancelled, was brought forward, or delayed by more than 8 hours, you are entitled to the rights set out below (see following sections 1., 2., and 3.). As regards your right to compensation, please note that the Airline is entitled to refuse compensation when (the "Exemptions"):

  • You are informed of the cancellation at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure; or
  • You are informed of the cancellation between two weeks and seven days before the scheduled time of departure and are offered re-routing, allowing you to depart no more than two hours before the scheduled time of departure and reach your final destination less than four hours after the scheduled time of arrival; or
  • You are informed of the cancellation less than seven days before the scheduled time of departure and are offered re-routing, allowing you to depart no more than one hour before the scheduled time of departure and to reach your final destination less than two hours after the scheduled time of arrival; or
  • The cancellation is due to extraordinary circumstances which were not under the Airline's control even if the Airline had done whatever was under its control; the flight was cancelled due to strike or a protected work-by-rule strike; the flight has been cancelled in order to prevent the desecration of the Sabbath or a Jewish holiday.

The aforementioned provisions do not apply if you refuse to fly on the alternative flight because the alternative flight was not offered to your travel companion(s) or for reasons of security, religion or medical limitations.

1. Right to compensation

If you are involuntarily denied boarding or your flight is cancelled or delayed by eight or more hours with respect to the scheduled departure time, you are entitled to receive, subject to the Exemptions provided hereinabove, the following amount from us:

  • A. NIS 1,530, in respect of all flights of 2,000 km or less; or
  • B. NIS 2,450 in respect of all flights between 2,000 km and 4,500 km; or
  • C. NIS 3,670 in respect of all flights over 4,500 km

The foregoing compensation will be reduced by 50% provided that the delay in the landing time at the final destination compared with the original landing time does not exceed the scheduled arrival time of the flight originally booked by

  • 2 hours (flights falling under A),
  • 3 hours (flights falling under B) or
  • 4 hours (flights falling under C).

Compensation, if due, will be made within 45 days of receipt of a written request on Customer Services Dept. Compensation will be made by bank transfer or check, or by other means as agreed to in writing by the passenger.

2. Right to reimbursement or re-routing

If you were denied boarding or your flight is cancelled or delayed at least 8 hours, you may choose between:

  • a) Reimbursement in the amount paid for the flight ticket, including fees, levies, taxes and other obligatory payments within 21 days of receipt of written application, or
  • b) Re-routing, under comparable transport conditions, to your final destination at the earliest opportunity, or
  • c) Re-routing, under comparable transport conditions, to your final destination at a later date at your convenience, subject to availability of seats.

If your flight is delayed by at least five hours and you select not to travel, you are entitled to receive reimbursement as set out in point (a) above, together with, when relevant, a return flight to the first point of departure, at the earliest opportunity.

If you do not wish to continue with your initial travel plans when there is a delay of at least 5 hours, you may choose reimbursement or rerouting. However, if the flight's delay is due to a protected strike, you will only be entitled to reimbursement; and a) and b) below. Where it is not feasible for the Airline to arrange the care set out below, it will reimburse you for your reasonable receipted expenses upon application to the Airline Customer Services Dept. at israel.requests@skyexpress.com

Reimbursement in the amount paid for the Flight Ticket, including fees, levies, taxes and other obligatory payments within 21 days of receipt of written application.

3. Right to care

The assistance as described in this section is provided in the event that a flight time of departure is delayed by at least two hours from the scheduled departure.

If your flight has been delayed by at least 2 hours you will be offered free of charge:

a) meals and refreshment vouchers in reasonable relation to the waiting time, as long as it will not further delay the departure of the aircraft

b) two telephone calls, telex or fax messages or e-mails.

If your flight has been delayed by 5 hours and less than 8 hours, you will also be offered free of charge, if applicable:

c) hotel accommodation in cases where a stay of one or more nights becomes necessary, or where a stay additional to that intended by you becomes necessary

d) transport between the airport and place of accommodation (hotel or other).

If you are placed in a higher class of service than that stipulated on the Flight Ticket, you will not be subject to any extra charges nor are you entitled to any monetary compensation. If you are involuntarily placed in a lower class of service than that stipulated on the Flight Ticket, you will receive reimbursement of 100% of the price of the ticket for all flight segments longer than 4500 km. For flight segments less than 4500 km, the Airline will pay an amount equal to the flight fare paid, multiplied by the ratio between the affected flight distance and the total flight distance.

This Notice is required by Israel's Aviation Services Law (Compensation and Assistance for Flight Cancellations and Changes in Conditions), 5772-2012; Any legal claim or action taken in the event of a dispute should be based solely on the legal text of the Law.

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Notice according to the Israeli Consumer Protection Law

According to Israeli Consumer Protection Law ("CPL"), 5741-1981, any transaction carried out in a "long-distance sales transaction" (according to the definition of this term under the Israeli CPL) can be cancelled

  • within fourteen (14) days of the date of the transaction, or as of the date of receiving the transactions' summary document (as required under the CPL) and
  • no less than seven (7) days, not being days of rest, prior to the departure date of the first flight on your itinerary.

Subject to the provisions of the Law, if you are a consumer who is "disabled", "senior citizen" or "new immigrant", as these terms are defined under the CPL, you can cancel a "long-distance sales transaction"

  • within four (4) months as of the date of the transaction, or as of the date of receiving the transactions' summary document (as required under the CPL) and
  • no less than seven (7) days, not being days of rest, prior to the departure date of the first flight on your itinerary.

This will apply solely on transactions which included a conversation between yourself and the seller (including a conversation by means of electronic communication). Kindly note that we are entitled to demand documentation to verify your status.

Where a cancellation is made in accordance with the provisions of the CPL, as set forth above, the right of cancellation applies to the order as a whole and to all components comprised therein, including, without limitation, any ancillary services purchased in connection with the order (such as baggage, seat selection, meals, priority services, and any other optional services offered by the airline).

When a cancellation is being made according to the provisions of the CPL as stipulated above, the cancellation fee shall be equal to the lesser between 5% and NIS 100.

When a cancellation under the provisions of the CPL is a result of non-conformance, failure to provide the service at the scheduled date or due to any other alleged breach of contract – you will be entitled to receive a full refund within 14 days from the cancellation notice.

A "long distance transaction" can be cancelled in one of the following methods:

The cancellation notice must contain the name of the customer and the identification number.


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