One of the most common causes of flight disruptions is flight strikes, which can be arranged by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you might be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how you can get compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to EU 261/2004:
- The airline is required to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive meals and drinks; 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 obligated to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Aer Lingus Strike Compensation
Often, Aer Lingus strikes involve their staff. These can be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, 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 encountered because of the strike.
It is also important to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events beyond the airline’s control. If a strike is considered one of these circumstances, the airline is not required to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, thus such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, 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.
Aer Lingus Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, you should be aware of the conditions and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Aer Lingus Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for travelers. When airline workers go on strike, it can disrupt travelers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is essential to be aware that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours due to a strike, you are eligible for compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
When assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical facts into account: the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. It’s crucial to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you are entitled to. In the following, you can find a table with the amounts of compensation you can 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 |
Aer Lingus Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. 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 notified you about the cancellation less than two weeks before your travel.
Nevertheless, 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 the destination point was still delayed, you are entitled to claim compensation.
The amount of the compensation is based on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Take a look at 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 Aer Lingus Flights Are Covered by EU261?
EU261 regulation covers 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 airlines based in the EU. It also applies to flights to and from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The table below shows which Aer Lingus flights are protected by EU Regulation 261/2004:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Aer Lingus Strike Compensation
If you have encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who encounter any of these issues on Aer Lingus flights have a right to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We know the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:18 | Aer Lingus 7201 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:35 | Aer Lingus 393 | Hamburg (HAM) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:37 | Aer Lingus 7336 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202507:45 | Aer Lingus 672 | Dublin (DUB) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:20 | Aer Lingus 631 | Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:05 | Aer Lingus 8272 | New York (JFK) London (LGW) | cancelled | Refunds |
06.05.202517:55 | Aer Lingus 8884 | Newark (EWR) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:05 | Aer Lingus 8236 | New York (MCO) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:15 | Aer Lingus 277 | Birmingham (BHX) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:20 | Aer Lingus 3556 | Dublin (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:10 | Aer Lingus 3285 | Bristol (BRS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:00 | Aer Lingus 182 | Dublin (DUB) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:55 | Aer Lingus 564 | Dublin (DUB) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:45 | Aer Lingus 276 | Dublin (DUB) Birmingham (BHX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:20 | Aer Lingus 3228 | Dublin (DUB) Glasgow (GLA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:20 | Aer Lingus 528 | Dublin (DUB) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:40 | Aer Lingus 3227 | Glasgow (GLA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:10 | Aer Lingus 685 | Geneva (GVA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:00 | Aer Lingus 609 | Amsterdam (AMS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:55 | Aer Lingus 743 | Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:50 | Aer Lingus 169 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:50 | Aer Lingus 8369 | Dublin (DUB) London (LCY) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:40 | Aer Lingus 3275 | Birmingham (BHX) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 736 | Dublin (DUB) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:50 | Aer Lingus 167 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:20 | Aer Lingus 495 | Faro (FAO) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:10 | Aer Lingus 161 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 168 | Dublin (DUB) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:20 | Aer Lingus 165 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:40 | Aer Lingus 583 | Malaga (AGP) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:25 | Aer Lingus 163 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:20 | Aer Lingus 525 | Paris (CDG) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:00 | Aer Lingus 441 | Athens (ATH) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:50 | Aer Lingus 477 | Dubrovnik (DBV) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:10 | Aer Lingus 423 | Venice (VCE) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:25 | Aer Lingus 693 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:20 | Aer Lingus 631 | Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:16 | Aer Lingus 5205 | Philadelphia (PHL) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:45 | Aer Lingus 672 | Dublin (DUB) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 5207 | Philadelphia (PHL) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 5287 | San Juan (SJU) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202523:59 | Aer Lingus 5163 | Las Vegas (LAS) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202521:12 | Aer Lingus 7119 | (ORD) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:45 | Aer Lingus 336 | Dublin (DUB) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:29 | Aer Lingus 5026 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202512:55 | Aer Lingus 3402 | Dublin (DUB) Carrickfinn (CFN) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202512:10 | Aer Lingus 8352 | London (LCY) London (BHD) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202509:50 | Aer Lingus 8753 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202520:25 | Aer Lingus 7109 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202517:29 | Aer Lingus 5026 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202515:20 | Aer Lingus 53 | Dublin (DUB) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202514:42 | Aer Lingus 7248 | Dallas (DFW) Philadelphia (PHL) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202513:30 | Aer Lingus 8752 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202512:55 | Aer Lingus 3402 | Dublin (DUB) Carrickfinn (CFN) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202505:20 | Aer Lingus 7290 | Dallas (DFW) Philadelphia (PHL) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202516:30 | Aer Lingus 8749 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202507:55 | Aer Lingus 776 | Dublin (DUB) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202518:59 | Aer Lingus 5266 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202518:45 | Aer Lingus 52 | Seattle (SEA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202518:30 | Aer Lingus 7309 | (ORD) Louisville (SDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202518:59 | Aer Lingus 5266 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202518:45 | Aer Lingus 52 | Seattle (SEA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202518:00 | Aer Lingus 7309 | (ORD) Louisville (SDF) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202514:44 | Aer Lingus 7277 | Tampa (TPA) Philadelphia (PHL) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202510:40 | Aer Lingus 333 | Berlin (BER) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202506:40 | Aer Lingus 332 | Dublin (DUB) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
27.04.202513:30 | Aer Lingus 8752 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202521:50 | Aer Lingus 575 | Alicante (ALC) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202517:15 | Aer Lingus 574 | Dublin (DUB) Alicante (ALC) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 3403 | Carrickfinn (CFN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202514:10 | Aer Lingus 464 | Dublin (DUB) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202513:25 | Aer Lingus 101 | Dublin (DUB) Newark (EWR) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202520:25 | Aer Lingus 7109 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202514:55 | Aer Lingus 3242 | Dublin (DUB) Aberdeen (ABZ) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 3403 | Carrickfinn (CFN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8748 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 3403 | Carrickfinn (CFN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202518:59 | Aer Lingus 5266 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 3403 | Carrickfinn (CFN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202513:30 | Aer Lingus 8752 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202512:55 | Aer Lingus 3402 | Dublin (DUB) Carrickfinn (CFN) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202507:00 | Aer Lingus 5347 | West Palm Beach (PBI) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 5099 | Buffalo (BUF) Boston (BOS) | cancelled | Refunds |
22.04.202520:25 | Aer Lingus 7109 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 3403 | Carrickfinn (CFN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202513:30 | Aer Lingus 8752 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
