One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which can be initiated by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, under which you could be eligible for Aer Lingus compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how you can get compensation and when you qualify.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, under EU 261/2004:
- The airline is required to provide travelers with information about their rights;
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to choose one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions. To receive a Aer Lingus refund, passengers must have a confirmed reservation;
- Passengers can expect to receive food and beverages; they are also entitled to have two free phone calls, e-mails, or faxes;
- If you decide to reroute, 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 from 250 to 600 euros per passenger.
When You Are Entitled to Aer Lingus Strike Compensation
Frequently, Aer Lingus strikes involve their workers. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or other essential staff. As you now know, you may be eligible for airline strike compensation, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced due to 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 handled such incidents, therefore these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
However, you should understand that each incident is individual, 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 need to know about the conditions and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Aer Lingus Strike Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours because of the Aer Lingus strike, you may be eligible for compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU 261. Keep in mind that the amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the time of delay.
For more details on the amount of compensation, see the table below:
| 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
If your flight was cancelled and the airline informed you less than 14 days before your scheduled travel, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600 under EU 261/2004. However, in some cases, the airline might not have to pay compensation if it offers an alternative flight to your final destination that satisfies certain criteria listed 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 is determined by the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Check the table below for additional information:
| 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 applies to all flights departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from non-EU countries when operated by EU airlines. The regulation also covers flights to/from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which Aer Lingus flights are protected 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 Aer Lingus Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who experience any of these issues are entitled to claim Aer Lingus compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete 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 take over. We understand the EU laws comprehensively and will strive 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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06.12.202512:00 | Aer Lingus 3681 | London (EMA) London (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202510:15 | Aer Lingus 3680 | London (BHD) London (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202510:12 | Aer Lingus 7172 | Pittsburgh (PIT) Philadelphia (PHL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202508:20 | Aer Lingus 3251 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 7104 | Minneapolis (MSP) Philadelphia (PHL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 5205 | Philadelphia (PHL) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 7530 | Chicago (MCI) Philadelphia (PHL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202506:00 | Aer Lingus 7312 | Windsor Locks (BDL) Philadelphia (PHL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202523:25 | Aer Lingus 7297 | Los Angeles (LAX) Philadelphia (PHL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:05 | Aer Lingus 725 | London (LHR) Cork (ORK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:03 | Aer Lingus 7585 | Chicago (ORD) Chicago (XNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:20 | Aer Lingus 529 | Paris (CDG) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:10 | Aer Lingus 7372 | Philadelphia (PHL) Covington (CVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:50 | Aer Lingus 8820 | Covington (CVG) London (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:50 | Aer Lingus 639 | Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:45 | Aer Lingus 179 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:40 | Aer Lingus 3329 | Manchester (MAN) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:35 | Aer Lingus 8339 | Dublin (DUB) London (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:35 | Aer Lingus 3199 | Liverpool (LPL) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:30 | Aer Lingus 8528 | Toronto (YYZ) Montreal (YUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:30 | Aer Lingus 699 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8633 | Toronto (YYZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:10 | Aer Lingus 3309 | Eastleigh near Southampton (SOU) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:10 | Aer Lingus 349 | Zurich (ZRH) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:10 | Aer Lingus 3229 | Glasgow (GLA) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:00 | Aer Lingus 657 | Frankfurt (FRA) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:00 | Aer Lingus 3395 | Leeds (LBA) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:55 | Aer Lingus 3277 | Birmingham (BHX) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:45 | Aer Lingus 177 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:35 | Aer Lingus 723 | London (LHR) Cork (ORK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:30 | Aer Lingus | Dublin (DUB) Carrickfinn (CFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:20 | Aer Lingus 575 | Alicante (ALC) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:05 | Aer Lingus | New York (JFK) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:00 | Aer Lingus 3198 | Dublin (DUB) Liverpool (LPL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:00 | Aer Lingus | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:00 | Aer Lingus 3328 | Dublin (DUB) Manchester (MAN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:40 | Aer Lingus | Belfast (BFS) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:30 | Aer Lingus 178 | Dublin (DUB) London (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:30 | Aer Lingus 8501 | Toronto (YYZ) Montreal (YUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:29 | Aer Lingus 7534 | Chicago (ORD) Chicago (XNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:28 | Aer Lingus 7325 | Philadelphia (PHL) Covington (CVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:25 | Aer Lingus 3228 | Dublin (DUB) Glasgow (GLA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:25 | Aer Lingus 5244 | Boston (BOS) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:25 | Aer Lingus 8338 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:10 | Aer Lingus 3394 | Dublin (DUB) Leeds (LBA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:05 | Aer Lingus 8372 | London (LCY) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:00 | Aer Lingus 528 | Dublin (DUB) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:55 | Aer Lingus 8549 | Toronto (YYZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:45 | Aer Lingus 100 | Newark (EWR) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:45 | Aer Lingus 173 | London (LHR) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:44 | Aer Lingus 7242 | Chicago (ORD) Chicago (XNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:25 | Aer Lingus 8368 | London (LCY) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:20 | Aer Lingus 3217 | Isle Of Man (IOM) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:16 | Aer Lingus 7163 | Chicago (ORD) Nashville (BNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:00 | Aer Lingus 5306 | Boston (BOS) Detroit (DTW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:50 | Aer Lingus | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:49 | Aer Lingus 7653 | St Louis (STL) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:43 | Aer Lingus 7642 | Indianapolis (IND) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:54 | Aer Lingus 7545 | Grand Rapids (GRR) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:37 | Aer Lingus 5295 | Tampa (TPA) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:35 | Aer Lingus 7399 | Miami (MIA) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:25 | Aer Lingus 7594 | Tampa (TPA) Miami (MIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:25 | Aer Lingus 3657 | Edinburgh (EDI) London (BHD) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:30 | Aer Lingus 3403 | Carrickfinn (CFN) Dublin (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:23 | Aer Lingus 7275 | Grand Rapids (GRR) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:04 | Aer Lingus 7179 | Cleveland (CLE) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:00 | Aer Lingus 3656 | London (BHD) Edinburgh (EDI) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:41 | Aer Lingus 7491 | Traverse City (TVC) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:35 | Aer Lingus 3255 | Edinburgh (EDI) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:25 | Aer Lingus | Dublin (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:18 | Aer Lingus 7389 | Oklahoma City (OKC) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:55 | Aer Lingus 3402 | Dublin (DUB) Carrickfinn (CFN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:22 | Aer Lingus 7622 | Huntsville (HSV) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:00 | Aer Lingus 3653 | Edinburgh (EDI) London (BHD) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:45 | Aer Lingus | Dublin (DUB) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:34 | Aer Lingus 7551 | Chicago (IAH) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:22 | Aer Lingus 7359 | Seattle (SEA) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:05 | Aer Lingus 593 | Madrid (MAD) Dublin (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202510:35 | Aer Lingus 3652 | London (BHD) Edinburgh (EDI) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202508:55 | Aer Lingus 5089 | Tampa (TPA) New York (JFK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202506:45 | Aer Lingus 8351 | London (BHD) London (LCY) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
04.12.202522:05 | Aer Lingus 8798 | Toronto (YYZ) London (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202520:20 | Aer Lingus 8633 | Toronto (YYZ) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
04.12.202519:40 | Aer Lingus 3649 | Birmingham (BHX) London (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202519:20 | Aer Lingus 5188 | Boston (BOS) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202518:55 | Aer Lingus 8358 | London (LCY) London (BHD) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
04.12.202518:40 | Aer Lingus 3637 | Birmingham (BHX) London (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202518:10 | Aer Lingus 8236 | New York (MCO) London (LGW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202518:10 | Aer Lingus 7278 | Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202517:40 | Aer Lingus 8406 | London (LHR) London (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202517:33 | Aer Lingus 7398 | Chicago (ORD) Chicago (MCI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202517:05 | Aer Lingus 8799 | London (LHR) Toronto (YYZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202516:35 | Aer Lingus 5186 | Boston (BOS) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202516:10 | Aer Lingus 7445 | Chicago (ORD) Omaha (OMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202515:45 | Aer Lingus 7667 | Chicago (ORD) Minneapolis (MSP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202515:42 | Aer Lingus 5177 | New York (MCO) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202515:26 | Aer Lingus 7439 | Chicago (ORD) Oklahoma City (OKC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202514:31 | Aer Lingus 7517 | Columbus (CMH) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202514:00 | Aer Lingus 3656 | London (BHD) Edinburgh (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202513:59 | Aer Lingus 7220 | St Louis (STL) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
