One of the most common reasons for flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often organized by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, according to which you might be eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how to obtain compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for compensation and assistance for travelers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to EU 261/2004:
- The airline needs to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to choose one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive food and beverages; they are also entitled to have two free phone calls, e-mails, or faxes.
- If you choose an alternative flight, and it involves an overnight stay, the airline is required to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Wizz Air Strike Compensation
Frequently, Wizz Air strikes involve their employees. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial personnel. As you now know, you may be eligible for compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced due to the strike.
It is also essential to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events outside of the airline’s control. If a strike is considered one of these circumstances, the airline is not obliged to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, therefore these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are caused by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. As a result, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
However, you should understand that each incident is unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
Wizz Air Strike Compensation
Before claiming the airline strike compensation, you should be aware of the criteria and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Wizz Air Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for travelers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial to know that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours because of a strike, you can claim compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
When evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical factors into account: the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. It’s essential to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. Below you can find a table with the amounts of compensation you may get.
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
Wizz Air Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellation. According to EU Regulation 261/2004, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. Keep in mind that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline informed you about the cancellation less than 14 days before your travel.
However, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, and here is the case. The airline is entitled to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This alternative flight must meet the criteria enumerated below:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
Importantly, if you used an alternative flight but your final arrival time at your destination was still delayed, you are entitled to claim compensation.
The amount of the compensation fully depends on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Check the table below for more details:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
Which Wizz Air Flights Are Covered by EU261?
The EU261 regulation applies to every flight departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU when operated by EU airlines. It also applies to flights to/from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The table below shows which Wizz Air flights are covered by EU Regulation 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Wizz Air Strike Compensation
If you have encountered flight cancellations or delays at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these situations on Wizz Air flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We understand the EU laws well and will do our best to get you your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled due to the strike? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20.06.202515:50 | Wizz Air 3372 | Zurich (BSL) Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:55 | Wizz Air 3168 | Bari (BRI) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:15 | Wizz Air 2043 | Krakow (KRK) Stavanger (SVG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:30 | Wizz Air 2067 | Krakow (KRK) Rome (MXP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:35 | Wizz Air 2093 | Krakow (KRK) Abu Dhabi (AUH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:10 | Wizz Air 2326 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Budapest (BUD) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:05 | Wizz Air 2374 | Amman (AMM) Budapest (BUD) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | Wizz Air 2202 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:25 | Wizz Air 2212 | Liverpool (LPL) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:25 | Wizz Air 2072 | Nice (NCE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:35 | Wizz Air 5042 | Bari (BRI) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:00 | Wizz Air 1743 | Gdansk (GDN) Oslo (TRF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202505:55 | Wizz Air 2211 | Budapest (BUD) Liverpool (LPL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202505:25 | Wizz Air 3612 | Rome (FCO) Suceava (SCV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202505:00 | Wizz Air 2373 | Budapest (BUD) Amman (AMM) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202505:00 | Wizz Air 2325 | Budapest (BUD) Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:15 | Wizz Air 2358 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:40 | Wizz Air 1364 | Zurich (BSL) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:10 | Wizz Air 4740 | Berlin (BER) Skopje (SKP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:10 | Wizz Air 2449 | Budapest (BUD) Rhodes (RHO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:30 | Wizz Air 2284 | Brussels (CRL) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:25 | Wizz Air 4739 | Skopje (SKP) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:10 | Wizz Air 2456 | Zakinthos (ZTH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:20 | Wizz Air 6526 | Turin (TRN) Catania (CTA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:20 | Wizz Air 5058 | Turin (TRN) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:35 | Wizz Air 5057 | Tirana (TIA) Turin (TRN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202509:55 | Wizz Air | Budapest (BUD) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:30 | Wizz Air 2202 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202520:30 | Wizz Air 2394 | Lisbon (LIS) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202520:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202519:05 | Wizz Air 4761 | Skopje (SKP) Bratislava (BTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202519:00 | Wizz Air 2263 | Budapest (BUD) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202517:35 | Wizz Air 2217 | Budapest (BUD) Birmingham (BHX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202513:35 | Wizz Air 2071 | Krakow (KRK) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202510:35 | Wizz Air 2442 | Athens (ATH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202510:20 | Wizz Air 2074 | Malaga (AGP) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:35 | Wizz Air 4978 | Dortmund (DTM) Ohrid (OHD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:30 | Wizz Air 2048 | Barcelona (BCN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:20 | Wizz Air 4332 | Dortmund (DTM) Sofia (SOF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:20 | Wizz Air 4722 | Dortmund (DTM) Skopje (SKP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202508:30 | Wizz Air 4354 | Dortmund (DTM) Banja Luka (BNX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202521:15 | Wizz Air 2358 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202520:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202519:50 | Wizz Air 2214 | Hurghada (HRG) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202518:45 | Wizz Air 2224 | Glasgow (GLA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202518:05 | Wizz Air 6721 | Venice (VCE) Chisinau (RMO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202517:10 | Wizz Air 2270 | Zurich (BSL) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202516:45 | Wizz Air | Berlin (XFW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202516:20 | Wizz Air 2459 | Budapest (BUD) Marrakech (RAK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202516:05 | Wizz Air 4720 | Paris (BVA) Skopje (SKP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202515:10 | Wizz Air 2008 | London (LGW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:30 | Wizz Air 3267 | Bucharest (OTP) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:20 | Wizz Air 3640 | Zurich (BSL) Iasi (IAS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202512:40 | Wizz Air 3546 | Karlsruhe (FKB) Timisoara (TSR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202511:45 | Wizz Air 2360 | Napoli (NAP) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202510:10 | Wizz Air 2376 | Barcelona (BCN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202510:00 | Wizz Air 2080 | Manises (VLC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202509:50 | Wizz Air 2368 | Paris (ORY) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202509:45 | Wizz Air 4298 | Dortmund (DTM) Tuzla (TZL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202509:05 | Wizz Air 5036 | Rome (TSF) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202508:30 | Wizz Air 2202 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202508:00 | Wizz Air 3502 | London (LTN) Timisoara (TSR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202507:55 | Wizz Air 5124 | Zurich (BSL) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202507:30 | Wizz Air 5042 | Bari (BRI) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202507:10 | Wizz Air | Bucharest (OTP) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202506:10 | Wizz Air 4051 | Belgrade (BEG) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202506:00 | Wizz Air 1339 | Warsaw (WAW) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202505:00 | Wizz Air 2389 | Budapest (BUD) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202504:30 | Wizz Air 2500 | (GYD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202522:35 | Wizz Air 2438 | Istanbul (IST) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202520:30 | Wizz Air 2386 | Manises (VLC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202520:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202520:05 | Wizz Air 2206 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202519:50 | Wizz Air 2378 | Barcelona (BCN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202519:15 | Wizz Air 2226 | London (LGW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202518:10 | Wizz Air 2354 | Catania (CTA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202517:50 | Wizz Air 2398 | Funchal (FNC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202513:40 | Wizz Air 2252 | Copenhagen (CPH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202513:35 | Wizz Air 3774 | Bari (BRI) Craiova (CRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202513:30 | Wizz Air 3167 | Bucharest (OTP) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202511:40 | Wizz Air 5351 | London (LTN) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202510:40 | Wizz Air 2452 | Larnaca (LCA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202510:05 | Wizz Air 2374 | Amman (AMM) Budapest (BUD) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
16.06.202509:00 | Wizz Air 4152 | Stockholm (NYO) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202508:30 | Wizz Air 1602 | London (LTN) Gdansk (GDN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202508:30 | Wizz Air 1002 | London (LTN) Katowice (KTW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202508:25 | Wizz Air 1302 | London (LTN) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202508:25 | Wizz Air 4302 | London (LTN) Sofia (SOF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202508:05 | Wizz Air 4502 | London (LTN) Varna (VAR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202505:00 | Wizz Air 2373 | Budapest (BUD) Amman (AMM) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
15.06.202520:05 | Wizz Air 2206 | London (LTN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202518:15 | Wizz Air 2372 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202517:20 | Wizz Air 2444 | Heraklion (HER) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202517:10 | Wizz Air 2270 | Zurich (BSL) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202517:10 | Wizz Air 2283 | Budapest (BUD) Brussels (CRL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202516:35 | Wizz Air 2456 | Zakinthos (ZTH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202516:25 | Wizz Air 2328 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Budapest (BUD) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
15.06.202516:15 | Wizz Air 2400 | Paris (ORY) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202515:55 | Wizz Air 2296 | Memmingen (FMM) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202515:40 | Wizz Air 4285 | Tuzla (TZL) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
