Compensation and Reimbursement for Air Algerie Strike

Yurii Moskalenko
04.09.2024
Updated 05.05.2025

Flight cancellations or delays due to an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261/2004 regulation. This regulation defines the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of airline strikes. In this article, we will look at passenger rights and the process of claiming compensation from the airline.

When Are You Entitled to Air Algerie Strike Compensation?

European Union Regulation 261/2004 protects passengers affected by airline strikes. This law obliges the airline to pay compensation during a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational problems, as a result, the airline is responsible for them.

It is crucial to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Certain strikes may be classified as the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by cargo handlers, firefighters, ground staff, etc. In the event of disruptions resulting from these ground crew members, the chances of obtaining compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to identify exactly which staff is involved in the strike. This directly influences your right to compensation.

Flight Cancellation Compensation

In cases 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 doesn’t inform you during the specified period, it is obliged to pay compensation to travelers in the amount of up to 600 euros.

It is crucial to note that the airline is not obligated to issue 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 depends on the duration of the delay and the distance of the flight, as displayed in the table:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

Flight Delay Compensation

Under the EU261/2004 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you reach your final destination more than 3 hours later than planned, you are eligible for 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 departed.

The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Requirements for Air Algerie Strike Compensation

When a flight disruption occurs, passengers could be eligible for compensation, but specific criteria must be met. It’s important to understand these requirements to properly navigate the compensation process:

  • Your flight must be covered by the EU261 regulation. This covers all flights leaving from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also applies to flights arriving in the EU, but only when handled by an EU-based airline.
  • A flight cancellation or delay has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight was 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 valid booking and all necessary travel documents prepared (passport, visas).
  • You need to get to the airport on time. Check-in by the specified time by your airline. If no time is given, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to maintain eligibility for compensation.

Should you believe you meet these requirements following a Air Algerie 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 to potentially receiving compensation for an airline strike.

How to Claim Air Algerie Strike Compensation

Dealing with delayed or cancelled flights due to strikes is always frustrating. Such situations can not only ruin your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, proceed with these steps:

  1. Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
  2. Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.

By 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 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 are a part of 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 alleviate discomfort. Some of the basic services are free beverages and meals. Moreover, the affected passengers have a right to make 2 phone calls and send faxes, or e-mails for free.

Rebooking or Refunds

If your flight is cancelled or delayed by more than five hours, you can request a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These options have 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

09.05.202512:10

Air Algerie

1151

Marseille (MRS)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202520:30

Air Algerie

6164

Annaba (AAE)

Oran (ORN)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202516:10

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202512:50

Air Algerie

6250

El Oued (ELU)

Illizi (VVZ)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202512:45

Air Algerie

1155

Lyon (LYS)

S?tif (QSF)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202511:00

Air Algerie

6670

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202521:15

Air Algerie

6454

Algiers (ALG)

Adrar (AZR)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202520:30

Air Algerie

6179

Annaba (AAE)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202519:15

Air Algerie

6006

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202518:30

Air Algerie

6043

Biskra (BSK)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202516:40

Air Algerie

6042

Algiers (ALG)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202515:40

Air Algerie

6220

Algiers (ALG)

Ouargla (OGX)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202514:00

Air Algerie

6059

Jijel (GJL)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202512:20

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202512:15

Air Algerie

1099

Lyon (LYS)

Tlemcen (TLM)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202501:25

Air Algerie

6238

Tamanrasset (TMR)

Ghardaia (GHA)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202513:50

Air Algerie

6173

Annaba (AAE)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202511:45

Air Algerie

6172

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202507:30

Air Algerie

6170

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202522:40

Air Algerie

6294

Algiers (ALG)

Djanet (DJG)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:30

Air Algerie

6220

Algiers (ALG)

Ouargla (OGX)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:15

Air Algerie

6006

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:20

Air Algerie

6044

Algiers (ALG)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:35

Air Algerie

1163

Paris (CDG)

El Oued (ELU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:30

Air Algerie

1107

Marseille (MRS)

Batna (BLJ)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202509:45

Air Algerie

6070

Algiers (ALG)

Laghouat (LOO)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202509:25

Air Algerie

6032

Algiers (ALG)

Tbessa (TEE)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202507:00

Air Algerie

6170

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202523:00

Air Algerie

6232

Algiers (ALG)

Tamanrasset (TMR)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202521:35

Air Algerie

6009

Annaba (AAE)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202519:30

Air Algerie

6006

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202518:15

Air Algerie

1087

Paris (ORY)

Tlemcen (TLM)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202516:30

Air Algerie

2200

Algiers (ALG)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202514:55

Air Algerie

6266

Algiers (ALG)

Touggourt (TGR)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202514:30

Air Algerie

1154

S?tif (QSF)

Lyon (LYS)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202512:45

Air Algerie

1155

Lyon (LYS)

S?tif (QSF)

delayed

Refunds

04.05.202511:30

Air Algerie

1172

Algiers (ALG)

Zurich (BSL)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202522:15

Air Algerie

6292

Algiers (ALG)

Djanet (DJG)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202518:45

Air Algerie

6006

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202517:20

Air Algerie

6178

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

cancelled

Refunds

03.05.202514:45

Air Algerie

1125

Paris (ORY)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

03.05.202512:50

Air Algerie

1155

Lyon (LYS)

S?tif (QSF)

delayed

Refunds

02.05.202516:30

Air Algerie

6117

Tlemcen (TLM)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

02.05.202514:10

Air Algerie

1087

Paris (ORY)

Tlemcen (TLM)

delayed

Refunds

01.05.202515:05

Air Algerie

6032

Algiers (ALG)

Tbessa (TEE)

delayed

Refunds

01.05.202507:10

Air Algerie

6520

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202522:35

Air Algerie

6036

Algiers (ALG)

Batna (BLJ)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202521:15

Air Algerie

6454

Algiers (ALG)

Adrar (AZR)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202516:50

Air Algerie

4002

Algiers (ALG)

Tunis (TUN)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202514:45

Air Algerie

1184

Oran (ORN)

Metz (ETZ)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202514:25

Air Algerie

6117

Tlemcen (TLM)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202512:15

Air Algerie

1099

Lyon (LYS)

Tlemcen (TLM)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202507:00

Air Algerie

6170

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202504:05

Air Algerie

6238

Ghardaia (GHA)

Algiers (ALG)

delayed

Refunds

30.04.202501:25

Air Algerie

6238

Tamanrasset (TMR)

Ghardaia (GHA)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202515:40

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202514:40

Air Algerie

6254

Oran (ORN)

El Oued (ELU)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202511:45

Air Algerie

6172

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202511:00

Air Algerie

1216

Algiers (ALG)

Metz (ETZ)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202509:00

Air Algerie

6070

Algiers (ALG)

Laghouat (LOO)

delayed

Refunds

29.04.202507:30

Air Algerie

6170

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202519:30

Air Algerie

6220

Algiers (ALG)

Ouargla (OGX)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202519:15

Air Algerie

6006

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202514:05

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202511:35

Air Algerie

6176

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202511:30

Air Algerie

1107

Marseille (MRS)

Batna (BLJ)

delayed

Refunds

28.04.202509:45

Air Algerie

6070

Algiers (ALG)

Laghouat (LOO)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202523:00

Air Algerie

6232

Algiers (ALG)

Tamanrasset (TMR)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202519:30

Air Algerie

6006

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202515:10

Air Algerie

1259

Lyon (LYS)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202514:55

Air Algerie

6266

Algiers (ALG)

Touggourt (TGR)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202514:00

Air Algerie

6032

Algiers (ALG)

Tbessa (TEE)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202513:40

Air Algerie

385

Madinah (MED)

El Oued (ELU)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202511:20

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202509:05

Air Algerie

6038

Algiers (ALG)

Batna (BLJ)

delayed

Refunds

27.04.202507:00

Air Algerie

6170

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202522:15

Air Algerie

6292

Algiers (ALG)

Djanet (DJG)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202519:20

Air Algerie

2020

Oran (ORN)

Alicante (ALC)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202519:15

Air Algerie

6000

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202514:45

Air Algerie

1125

Paris (ORY)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202512:50

Air Algerie

1155

Lyon (LYS)

S?tif (QSF)

delayed

Refunds

26.04.202510:00

Air Algerie

6176

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

25.04.202520:30

Air Algerie

6177

Annaba (AAE)

Algiers (ALG)

cancelled

Refunds

25.04.202519:10

Air Algerie

6244

Algiers (ALG)

In Amenas (IAM)

delayed

Refunds

25.04.202518:15

Air Algerie

6176

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

cancelled

Refunds

25.04.202515:30

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

25.04.202514:10

Air Algerie

1087

Paris (ORY)

Tlemcen (TLM)

delayed

Refunds

25.04.202511:00

Air Algerie

6042

Algiers (ALG)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

24.04.202520:25

Air Algerie

1093

Marseille (MRS)

Tlemcen (TLM)

delayed

Refunds

24.04.202519:40

Air Algerie

6178

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

delayed

Refunds

24.04.202517:45

Air Algerie

6303

Annaba (AAE)

Algiers (ALG)

cancelled

Refunds

24.04.202515:40

Air Algerie

6302

Algiers (ALG)

Annaba (AAE)

cancelled

Refunds

24.04.202510:35

Air Algerie

6266

Algiers (ALG)

Touggourt (TGR)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202515:40

Air Algerie

6220

Algiers (ALG)

Ouargla (OGX)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202515:25

Air Algerie

1174

Constantine (CZL)

Metz (ETZ)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202514:45

Air Algerie

1184

Oran (ORN)

Metz (ETZ)

delayed

Refunds

23.04.202512:20

Air Algerie

6058

Algiers (ALG)

Jijel (GJL)

delayed

Refunds

22.04.202522:00

Air Algerie

6384

Oran (ORN)

Adrar (AZR)

delayed

Refunds

22.04.202516:30

Air Algerie

6044

Algiers (ALG)

Biskra (BSK)

delayed

Refunds

22.04.202516:20

Air Algerie

6038

Algiers (ALG)

Batna (BLJ)

delayed

Refunds
Yurii Moskalenko
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Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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