EU What are my rights when an airline is on strike?

So if your flight was canceled due to a strike, you may be eligible for compensation under the EC 261 regulations. ... The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled that disruption caused by airline employee strikes qualifies for compensation as the airline is considered responsible for the behavior of their own staff.

1. What are my rights if my flight is Cancelled due to strike?
2. Can you claim compensation for delayed flights due to strike?
3. Is my flight covered by EU law?
4. Is a strike an extraordinary circumstance?
5. How much compensation do you get for Cancelled flights?
6. What happens if an airline goes on strike?
7. Are strikes covered by travel insurance?
8. Which airlines are affected by Heathrow strike?
9. What airline went on strike?
10. What is EU law on Cancelled flights?
11. Can I get my money back if my flight is Cancelled?
12. Do airlines have to compensate for Cancelled flights?

What are my rights if my flight is Cancelled due to strike?

A cancelled flight because of a strike

You are also entitled to a replacement flight or a refund of your ticket. If you are not offered a replacement flight and you book a new flight yourself, the difference in the price of the ticket must be refunded by the airline.

Can you claim compensation for delayed flights due to strike?

In 2018, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that, in cases of strike, air passengers are entitled to flight delay compensation when an internal strike occurs within an airline (e.g. a pilot strike) and the airline could have taken measures to prevent the strike but failed to do so.

Is my flight covered by EU law?

then yes it is covered by the rules, regardless of which airline operates it.

Is a strike an extraordinary circumstance?

In a groundbreaking decision, the ECJ confirmed that airline strikes aren't an extraordinary circumstance and that all passengers affected deserve financial compensation — a decision that is now binding for all courts across the EU.

How much compensation do you get for Cancelled flights?

You can claim up to £520 in compensation if the delay is the airline's fault - depending on the distance and destination of your flight, and how late it arrived. It might have been your airline's fault if there was a technical problem, or they overbooked.

What happens if an airline goes on strike?

If your airline cannot get you home because of a strike, they should provide you with accommodation and reasonable costs for food and drink. ... Travellers on package holidays will be offered the same or similar accommodation and provided with food and drink, according to the terms and conditions of their booking.

Are strikes covered by travel insurance?

Will my travel insurance cover me for strikes? As long as the travel strike wasn't already planned when you booked your holiday or travel insurance (whichever came later) while strikes were going ahead, you can claim for travel delay on your travel insurance if you're covered for that.

Which airlines are affected by Heathrow strike?

Flybe, British Airways, Air Canada, Swiss, Lufthansa, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, and TAP Air Portugal are among those to have confirmed cancellations. Virgin Atlantic has not cancelled flights but is moving them from Heathrow to Gatwick.

What airline went on strike?

A majority of British Airways' 4,300 pilots participated in the first strike in the company's 100-year history on Monday and Tuesday. The collective action — supported by 93 percent of the airline's pilots — comes after the union's rejection of an 11.5 percent pay increase over three years.

What is EU law on Cancelled flights?

Under EU law, airlines are required to pay compensation to passengers when their flights are delayed or cancelled. However, you only have the right to compensation in some circumstances.

Can I get my money back if my flight is Cancelled?

If your flight is cancelled, your airline must let you choose between either receiving a refund or accepting an alternative flight. If you choose a refund, you can get your money back for all parts of the ticket you haven't used. ... However, if you still want to travel, your airline must find you an alternative flight.

Do airlines have to compensate for Cancelled flights?

In the United States, airlines are not required to compensate passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled. ... The Department's rules regarding flight delays and cancellations apply only to flights that operate to, from, or within the United States.