Flight cancellations or delays due to an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261 regulation. This regulation outlines the rules for compensation and assistance 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 Rex Airlines Strike Compensation?
EU Regulation 261/2004 protects travelers affected by airline strikes. This regulation obliges the airline to pay compensation during a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational issues, consequently, the airline is responsible for them.
It is crucial to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Certain strikes may fall under the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by cargo handlers, firefighters, ground personnel, etc. When faced with disruptions due to these ground staff, the chances of getting compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to identify exactly which personnel is involved in the strike. This directly affects your eligibility for compensation.
Flight Cancellation Compensation
In the event of flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline must notify travelers of the cancellation at least 14 days before the scheduled departure. If the airline fails to notify 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 could 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 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 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you reach your final destination more than three hours later than planned, you are eligible for compensation of up to €600 per passenger. It is important to note 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 is based 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 Rex Airlines Strike Compensation
When an airline strike occurs, passengers could be entitled to compensation, but specific criteria must be met. It’s important to understand these criteria to effectively manage the compensation process:
- Your flight must be covered by the EU261 regulation. This covers all flights departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also covers flights arriving in the EU, but only when operated by an EU-based airline.
- A flight cancellation or delay has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight was delayed by 3 hours or more at the final destination, or it was cancelled with less than 14 days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You must have a confirmed reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a confirmed booking and all necessary travel documents prepared (passport, visas).
- You need to get to the airport on time. Complete check-in by the time specified by your airline. If no specific time is provided, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to stay eligible for compensation.
Should you believe you meet these conditions following a Rex Airlines strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and get in touch directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Knowing your rights and responsibilities is the first step in potentially receiving compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim Rex Airlines Strike Compensation
Dealing with flight cancellations or delays due to strikes is always frustrating. This can ruin not just your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To seek compensation for this inconvenience, proceed with these steps:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to get you your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
Following these steps, get the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers need to know about certain services they can expect to receive from the airline in the event of a flight disruption. These services aim to reduce inconveniences and give some comfort to passengers during delays or cancellations. Remember that the services we are describing below fall under the airline company’s duty to care for every passenger.
Right to Care
If 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. Moreover, the affected passengers have a right to make 2 calls and send faxes, or e-mails for free.
Rebooking or Refunds
If your flight gets 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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202519:55 | Rex Regional Express 6588 | Orange (OAG) Parkes (PKE) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202514:40 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Charleville (CTL) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:30 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Windorah (WNR) Quilpie (ULP) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Mount Isa (ISA) Boulia (BQL) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:05 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Carnarvon (CVQ) Perth (PER) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:40 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Bedourie (BEU) Boulia (BQL) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Birdsville (BVI) Bedourie (BEU) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:00 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Charleville (CTL) Quilpie (ULP) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:40 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Doomadgee (DMD) Mount Isa (ISA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:30 | Rex Regional Express 5632 | (WTB) Brisbane (BNE) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202515:10 | Rex Regional Express 5632 | St George (SGO) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Normanton (NTN) Mornington (ONG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Cairns (CNS) Normanton (NTN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5631 | Brisbane (BNE) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202514:40 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Charleville (CTL) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:45 | Rex Regional Express 5459 | Normanton (NTN) Mornington (ONG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:05 | Rex Regional Express 9382 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:45 | Rex Regional Express 5459 | Cairns (CNS) Normanton (NTN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:50 | Rex Regional Express 6588 | Sydney (SYD) Orange (OAG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:15 | Rex Regional Express 6178 | Sydney (SYD) Orange (OAG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:30 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Windorah (WNR) Birdsville (BVI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Cairns (CNS) Normanton (NTN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:00 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Charleville (CTL) Quilpie (ULP) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Brisbane (BNE) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.05.202514:15 | Rex Regional Express 2375 | Perth (PER) Esperance (EPR) | cancelled | Refunds |
03.05.202509:25 | Rex Regional Express 2258 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202508:45 | Rex Regional Express 6463 | Sydney (SYD) Griffith (GFF) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202507:00 | Rex Regional Express 2258 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202517:20 | Rex Regional Express 4846 | Adelaide (ADL) Broken Hill (BHQ) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202516:40 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Doomadgee (DMD) Mount Isa (ISA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202516:25 | Rex Regional Express 5738 | Brisbane (BNE) Roma (RMA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202515:40 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Mornington (ONG) Doomadgee (DMD) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202512:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Cairns (CNS) Normanton (NTN) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Mount Isa (ISA) Boulia (BQL) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202515:40 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Bedourie (BEU) Boulia (BQL) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 5204 | Longreach (LRE) Winton (WIN) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202513:45 | Rex Regional Express 5459 | Normanton (NTN) Mornington (ONG) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202513:30 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Windorah (WNR) Birdsville (BVI) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202512:05 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Quilpie (ULP) Windorah (WNR) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202512:05 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Quilpie (ULP) Windorah (WNR) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202518:00 | Rex Regional Express 9404 | Kingscote (KGC) Adelaide (ADL) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 5204 | Longreach (LRE) Winton (WIN) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202510:50 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Birdsville (BVI) Windorah (WNR) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202510:00 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Bedourie (BEU) Birdsville (BVI) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202518:10 | Rex Regional Express 6392 | Sydney (SYD) Port Macquarie (PQQ) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202515:40 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Bedourie (BEU) Boulia (BQL) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Birdsville (BVI) Bedourie (BEU) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Birdsville (BVI) Bedourie (BEU) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202514:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Normanton (NTN) Mornington (ONG) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Brisbane (BNE) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202514:05 | Rex Regional Express 6469 | Sydney (SYD) Narrandera (NRA) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202510:15 | Rex Regional Express 2358 | Esperance (EPR) Perth (PER) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202516:35 | Rex Regional Express 6469 | Griffith (GFF) Sydney (SYD) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202516:25 | Rex Regional Express 5738 | Brisbane (BNE) Roma (RMA) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202514:40 | Rex Regional Express 5661 | Charleville (CTL) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202514:05 | Rex Regional Express 6469 | Sydney (SYD) Narrandera (NRA) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202518:45 | Rex Regional Express 4643 | Adelaide (ADL) Mount Gambier (MGB) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 3937 | Melbourne (MEL) King Island (KNS) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Brisbane (BNE) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | cancelled | Refunds |
23.04.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | cancelled | Refunds |
23.04.202512:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Cairns (CNS) Normanton (NTN) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202508:00 | Rex Regional Express 5631 | Brisbane (BNE) (WTB) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202517:05 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Carnarvon (CVQ) Perth (PER) | cancelled | Refunds |
22.04.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 3937 | King Island (KNS) Burnie (BWT) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | cancelled | Refunds |
22.04.202516:00 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Monkey Mia (MJK) Carnarvon (CVQ) | cancelled | Refunds |
22.04.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 3937 | Melbourne (MEL) King Island (KNS) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202513:35 | Rex Regional Express 2268 | Perth (PER) Monkey Mia (MJK) | cancelled | Refunds |
22.04.202512:05 | Rex Regional Express 6528 | Sydney (SYD) Parkes (PKE) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202508:45 | Rex Regional Express 3514 | Devonport (DPO) Melbourne (MEL) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202519:30 | Rex Regional Express 6139 | Moruya (MYA) Merimbula (MIM) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202515:45 | Rex Regional Express 6133 | Merimbula (MIM) Moruya (MYA) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202515:40 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Bedourie (BEU) Boulia (BQL) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202514:45 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Birdsville (BVI) Bedourie (BEU) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202514:15 | Rex Regional Express 6133 | Sydney (SYD) Merimbula (MIM) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202514:05 | Rex Regional Express 6469 | Sydney (SYD) Narrandera (NRA) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202513:30 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Windorah (WNR) Birdsville (BVI) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202512:30 | Rex Regional Express 5453 | Cairns (CNS) Normanton (NTN) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202512:05 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Quilpie (ULP) Windorah (WNR) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202512:05 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Quilpie (ULP) Windorah (WNR) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202511:00 | Rex Regional Express 5662 | Charleville (CTL) Quilpie (ULP) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202516:25 | Rex Regional Express 5738 | Brisbane (BNE) Roma (RMA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202514:10 | Rex Regional Express 4134 | Adelaide (ADL) Ceduna (CED) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202514:05 | Rex Regional Express 6469 | Sydney (SYD) Narrandera (NRA) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202512:05 | Rex Regional Express 6528 | Sydney (SYD) Parkes (PKE) | delayed | Refunds |
