Flight cancellations or delays caused by an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. However, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261/2004 regulation. This regulation establishes the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers in cases of airline strikes. In this article, we will look at your rights as a passenger and how to claim compensation from the airline.
When Are You Entitled to Qatar Airways Strike Compensation?
European Union Regulation 261/2004 protects passengers affected by airline strikes. This law obliges the airline to issue compensation in the event of a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational problems, consequently, the airline is responsible for them.
It is crucial to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Some strikes may be classified as the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by cargo handlers, fire crews, ground staff, etc. When faced with disruptions resulting from these ground crew members, the chances of receiving compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to identify exactly which staff is involved in the strike. This directly affects your right to compensation.
Flight Cancellation Compensation
In cases of flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline must inform passengers of the cancellation at least 14 days before the scheduled departure. If the airline doesn’t inform you during the specified period, it is obliged to pay compensation to passengers in the amount of up to 600 euros.
It is essential to note that the airline is not obligated to pay compensation by providing you with an alternative flight to your final destination. However, if the alternative flight results in a later arrival at the final destination, passengers may be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation is based on the duration of the delay and the distance of the flight, as displayed in the following table:
| 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 |
Flight Delay Compensation
Under the EU261/2004 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you arrive at your final destination more than 3 hours later than planned, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger. It’s crucial to understand that the duration of the delay depends solely on when you arrive at your final destination, not on how late the plane took off.
The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay:
| 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 |
Requirements for Qatar Airways Strike Compensation
When a travel disruption occurs, passengers may be entitled to compensation, but certain requirements must be met. It is crucial to understand these requirements to effectively manage the compensation process:
- Your flight must be covered by the EU261/2004 regulation. This applies to all flights departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also covers flights arriving in the EU, but only when handled by an EU-based airline.
- A flight delay or cancellation has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight has been delayed by three hours or more at the final destination, or it was cancelled with fewer than fourteen days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You are required to have a confirmed reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a confirmed booking and all essential travel documents ready (passport, visas).
- You need to get to the airport on time. Complete check-in by the specified time by your airline. If no specific time is provided, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to stay eligible for compensation.
In case you believe you meet these conditions following a Qatar Airways strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and get in touch directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Being aware of your rights and responsibilities is the first step in potentially receiving compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim Qatar Airways Strike Compensation
Dealing with flight cancellations or delays due to strikes is always frustrating. This can spoil your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To get compensated for this inconvenience, take the following actions:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details including 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 are well-versed in the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Following these steps, you will obtain the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers must know about certain services they can expect to receive from the airline in case of a flight disruption. These services aim to reduce inconveniences and give some comfort to passengers during delays or cancellations. Keep in mind that the services we are describing below are a part of the airline company’s duty to care for each passenger.
Right to Care
When the flight delay is two hours or more, the airline is obligated to provide affected passengers with certain services to reduce discomfort. Some of the basic services include free beverages and meals. Additionally, the affected passengers have a right to make two calls and send faxes, or emails for free.
Rebooking or Refunds
If your flight is cancelled or delayed by 5+ hours, you can request a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These solutions offer some flexibility, which is great because you can choose what works best for you.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20.06.202514:50 | Qatar Airways 5405 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Sandakan (SDK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:35 | Qatar Airways 5462 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Tawau (TWU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:20 | Qatar Airways 449 | Basra (BSR) Doha (DOH) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:25 | Qatar Airways 5464 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Sandakan (SDK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:20 | Qatar Airways 8274 | Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:55 | Qatar Airways 193 | Doha (DOH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:20 | Qatar Airways 5466 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Bintulu (BTU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:20 | Qatar Airways 448 | Doha (DOH) Basra (BSR) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:15 | Qatar Airways 6067 | Tokyo (HND) Ube (UBJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:15 | Qatar Airways 85 | Doha (DOH) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:05 | Qatar Airways 6081 | Tokyo (HND) Miyazaki (KMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:05 | Qatar Airways 6079 | Tokyo (HND) Oita (OIT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:05 | Qatar Airways 6041 | Tokyo (HND) Nagoya (NGO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:00 | Qatar Airways 6083 | Tokyo (HND) Kumamoto (KMJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:50 | Qatar Airways 6065 | Tokyo (HND) Obihiro (OBO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:45 | Qatar Airways 6059 | Tokyo (HND) Asahikawa (AKJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:45 | Qatar Airways 6069 | Tokyo (HND) Takamatsu (TAK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:45 | Qatar Airways 6073 | Tokyo (HND) Kushiro (KUH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:30 | Qatar Airways 6050 | Tokyo (HND) Kochi (KCZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:30 | Qatar Airways 3529 | Barcelona (BCN) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:30 | Qatar Airways 6071 | Tokyo (HND) Hakodate (HKD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:30 | Qatar Airways 6075 | Tokyo (HND) Okinawa (OKA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:30 | Qatar Airways 6055 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:20 | Qatar Airways 6057 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:20 | Qatar Airways 6063 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:15 | Qatar Airways 6051 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Qatar Airways 6040 | Tokyo (HND) Akita (AXT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:35 | Qatar Airways 6021 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202505:25 | Qatar Airways 3883 | Boston (BOS) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202504:20 | Qatar Airways 455 | Erbil (EBL) Doha (DOH) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202502:50 | Qatar Airways 201 | Doha (DOH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202501:05 | Qatar Airways 1002 | Doha (DOH) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202501:00 | Qatar Airways 6420 | Kigali (KGL) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202500:50 | Qatar Airways 454 | Doha (DOH) Erbil (EBL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:59 | Qatar Airways 5354 | Madrid (MAD) Santiago (SCL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:59 | Qatar Airways 2171 | Seattle (SEA) Atlanta (ATL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:30 | Qatar Airways 2049 | Seattle (SEA) New York (IAD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:10 | Qatar Airways 4881 | Seattle (SEA) Yakima (YKM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:05 | Qatar Airways 3344 | Seattle (SEA) Pullman (PUW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:03 | Qatar Airways 8851 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:55 | Qatar Airways 3881 | New York (JFK) Aguadilla (BQN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:52 | Qatar Airways 8880 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:50 | Qatar Airways 4851 | Tokyo (HND) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:45 | Qatar Airways 2991 | Seattle (SEA) Medford (MFR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:45 | Qatar Airways 3335 | Seattle (SEA) Eugene (EUG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:39 | Qatar Airways 2478 | Dallas (DFW) Brownsville (BRO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:00 | Qatar Airways 451 | Erbil (EBL) Doha (DOH) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:50 | Qatar Airways 3925 | Boston (BOS) Santo Domingo (SDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:45 | Qatar Airways 8271 | Paris (CDG) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:45 | Qatar Airways 3348 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:45 | Qatar Airways 4897 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:28 | Qatar Airways 3430 | San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:25 | Qatar Airways 9419 | Dallas (DFW) Beaumont (BPT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:55 | Qatar Airways 2638 | New York (JFK) Boston (BOS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:50 | Qatar Airways 6026 | Akita (AXT) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:41 | Qatar Airways 2802 | (ORD) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:35 | Qatar Airways 6084 | Takamatsu (TAK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:35 | Qatar Airways 6036 | Hiroshima (HIJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:35 | Qatar Airways 6847 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:32 | Qatar Airways 2043 | Denver (DEN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:25 | Qatar Airways 3922 | New York (JFK) Santo Domingo (SDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:20 | Qatar Airways 6086 | Tokushima (TKS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:20 | Qatar Airways 3340 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:15 | Qatar Airways 8945 | Birmingham (BHX) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:14 | Qatar Airways 3327 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:10 | Qatar Airways 2138 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | Qatar Airways 6034 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | Qatar Airways 5937 | London (LHR) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:55 | Qatar Airways 6222 | Berlin (BER) London (LHR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:49 | Qatar Airways 3395 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | Qatar Airways 5941 | Zurich (BSL) London (LHR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | Qatar Airways 2113 | Las Vegas (LAS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:40 | Qatar Airways 8952 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:35 | Qatar Airways 6842 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Qatar Airways 8299 | London (LHR) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Qatar Airways 2808 | Dallas (DFW) Blountville (TRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:26 | Qatar Airways 8802 | San Francisco (SFO) Burbank (BUR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:25 | Qatar Airways 2978 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:11 | Qatar Airways 3869 | Atlanta (ATL) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:10 | Qatar Airways 7681 | Philadelphia (PHL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:07 | Qatar Airways 2944 | Dallas (DFW) Savannah (SAV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:05 | Qatar Airways 6078 | Oita (OIT) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:55 | Qatar Airways 6054 | Miyazaki (KMI) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:53 | Qatar Airways 2060 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:53 | Qatar Airways 8804 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:50 | Qatar Airways 9198 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:44 | Qatar Airways 8696 | Dallas (DFW) Baton Rouge (BTR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:39 | Qatar Airways 8576 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:35 | Qatar Airways 450 | Doha (DOH) Erbil (EBL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:32 | Qatar Airways 2023 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:15 | Qatar Airways 4535 | Casablanca (CMN) Laayoune (EUN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:15 | Qatar Airways 2065 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:13 | Qatar Airways 2990 | New York (IAD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:10 | Qatar Airways 2992 | Seattle (SEA) Milwaukee (MKE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:00 | Qatar Airways 9700 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:00 | Qatar Airways 6559 | Madrid (MAD) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:00 | Qatar Airways 9671 | Dublin (DUB) London (LHR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:00 | Qatar Airways 6836 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:59 | Qatar Airways 3375 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:56 | Qatar Airways 3324 | Seattle (SEA) Austin (AUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
