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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202617:40 | Aer Lingus 8403 | (BHD) (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:15 | Aer Lingus 610 | (DUB) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:10 | Aer Lingus 3647 | (BHX) (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:15 | Aer Lingus 8402 | (LHR) (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:20 | Aer Lingus 605 | (AMS) (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:15 | Aer Lingus 525 | (CDG) (DUB) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:15 | Aer Lingus 3607 | (SOU) (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:45 | Aer Lingus 353 | (MUC) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:10 | Aer Lingus 3252 | (DUB) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202610:00 | Aer Lingus 604 | (DUB) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:50 | Aer Lingus 524 | (DUB) (CDG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202609:50 | Aer Lingus 205 | (MAN) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202608:20 | Aer Lingus 3251 | (EDI) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202608:15 | Aer Lingus 263 | (BHX) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202608:10 | Aer Lingus 8328 | (LHR) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:40 | Aer Lingus 3220 | (DUB) (GLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:50 | Aer Lingus 8748 | (SEA) (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:35 | Aer Lingus 8531 | (YYZ) (YYC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:10 | Aer Lingus 8562 | (YYZ) (YOW) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:55 | Aer Lingus 8749 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:45 | Aer Lingus 8925 | (LHR) (MSY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:25 | Aer Lingus 8752 | (SEA) (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:30 | Aer Lingus 8981 | (LHR) (LAX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:40 | Aer Lingus 8885 | (LHR) (EWR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:30 | Aer Lingus 693 | (DUS) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:15 | Aer Lingus 333 | (BER) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:05 | Aer Lingus 8983 | (LHR) (LAX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202609:25 | Aer Lingus 8753 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202620:45 | Aer Lingus 8805 | (LHR) (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202620:33 | Aer Lingus 7119 | (ORD) (TUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202620:26 | Aer Lingus 7625 | (ORD) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:20 | Aer Lingus 169 | (LHR) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:00 | Aer Lingus 8871 | (LHR) (PIT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:20 | Aer Lingus 8402 | (LHR) (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:20 | Aer Lingus 8334 | (LHR) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:55 | Aer Lingus 8749 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202609:45 | Aer Lingus 8907 | (LHR) (MIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202607:00 | Aer Lingus 680 | (DUB) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202623:55 | Aer Lingus 5873 | (MAD) (MEX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202621:20 | Aer Lingus 529 | (CDG) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202620:26 | Aer Lingus 7625 | (ORD) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202620:20 | Aer Lingus 3259 | (EDI) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202619:35 | Aer Lingus 765 | (TFS) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:04 | Aer Lingus 5044 | (JFK) (MCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202616:10 | Aer Lingus 8795 | (LHR) (YUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202615:59 | Aer Lingus 5048 | (JFK) (MCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202615:25 | Aer Lingus 3657 | (EDI) (BHD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202615:20 | Aer Lingus 3257 | (EDI) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202615:15 | Aer Lingus 7598 | (MCO) (MIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202614:55 | Aer Lingus 5174 | (BOS) (MCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202614:55 | Aer Lingus 8749 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202614:10 | Aer Lingus 764 | (DUB) (TFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202611:30 | Aer Lingus 5879 | (MAD) (MCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202611:20 | Aer Lingus 8237 | (LGW) (MCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202610:55 | Aer Lingus 673 | (BUD) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202606:10 | Aer Lingus 5029 | (BUF) (JFK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202622:35 | Aer Lingus 5080 | (JFK) (SYR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:59 | Aer Lingus 5342 | (JFK) (SJU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:50 | Aer Lingus 8565 | (YYZ) (YYC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:29 | Aer Lingus 7679 | (ORD) (TVC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:00 | Aer Lingus 5344 | (JFK) (SJU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.01.202620:33 | Aer Lingus 7119 | (ORD) (TUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202618:50 | Aer Lingus 5286 | (BOS) (SJU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.01.202618:35 | Aer Lingus 8531 | (YYZ) (YYC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:55 | Aer Lingus 594 | (DUB) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:20 | Aer Lingus 5338 | (JFK) (SJU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.01.202615:55 | Aer Lingus 5881 | (MAD) (SJU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
03.01.202615:00 | Aer Lingus 3656 | (BHD) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202614:40 | Aer Lingus 686 | (DUB) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202613:15 | Aer Lingus 852 | (ORK) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202612:00 | Aer Lingus 684 | (DUB) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202611:45 | Aer Lingus 3254 | (DUB) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:10 | Aer Lingus 3252 | (DUB) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202609:35 | Aer Lingus 3551 | (EDI) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202608:20 | Aer Lingus 3251 | (EDI) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202607:20 | Aer Lingus 3550 | (DUB) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:40 | Aer Lingus 8502 | (YYZ) (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:05 | Aer Lingus 7437 | (ORD) (GRR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202622:00 | Aer Lingus 8534 | (YYZ) (YUL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.01.202621:59 | Aer Lingus 5058 | (JFK) (RDU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:20 | Aer Lingus 8633 | (YYZ) (YVR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.01.202619:07 | Aer Lingus 7635 | (PHL) (RDU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202618:45 | Aer Lingus 8583 | (YYZ) (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202618:00 | Aer Lingus 8526 | (YYZ) (YUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202617:25 | Aer Lingus 8765 | (LHR) (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:42 | Aer Lingus 5056 | (JFK) (RDU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:30 | Aer Lingus 53 | (DUB) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:07 | Aer Lingus 5236 | (BOS) (RIC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:55 | Aer Lingus 8749 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:10 | Aer Lingus 764 | (DUB) (TFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202612:00 | Aer Lingus 8551 | (YOW) (YYZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.01.202610:55 | Aer Lingus 673 | (BUD) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202610:30 | Aer Lingus 931 | (MAN) (BGI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202609:25 | Aer Lingus 8753 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202622:05 | Aer Lingus 7437 | (ORD) (GRR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202620:35 | Aer Lingus 7232 | (ORD) (MCI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202619:25 | Aer Lingus 134 | (BOS) (SNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202619:15 | Aer Lingus 7583 | (PHL) (MCI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202614:55 | Aer Lingus 8749 | (LHR) (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202614:30 | Aer Lingus | (CFN) (DUB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
