One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which may be arranged by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, under which you might be qualified for Air Caraïbes compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how to obtain 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 law that sets the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to EU 261:
- The airline needs to provide passengers with information about their rights;
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions. To receive a Air Caraïbes 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 the hotel and airport;
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger.
When You Are Entitled to Air Caraïbes Strike Compensation
Often, Air Caraïbes strikes involve their employees. These could be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or any other crucial staff. As you’re now aware, you can seek compensation for airline strikes, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you experienced because of the strike.
It is also essential 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 occurs, 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 caused by the airline’s own employees, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
However, you need to be aware that each incident is unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will provide compensation.
Air Caraïbes Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, you should be aware of the requirements and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Air Caraïbes Strike Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours due to the Air Caraïbes strike, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU 261. It is important to note 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 |
Air Caraïbes Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
If your flight was cancelled and the airline notified you less than 14 days before your scheduled travel, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600 under EU 261. However, in some cases, the airline might not have to pay compensation if it offers an alternative flight to your final destination that meets 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 the destination point 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 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 Air Caraïbes 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 if they are operated by EU airlines. The regulation also covers flights to and from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which Air Caraïbes flights are covered by EU 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Air Caraïbes Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these issues have a right to claim Air Caraïbes compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in 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 handle the rest. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us 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.
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| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202612:10 | Air Caraibes 3171 | (POS) (BGI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202609:30 | Air Caraibes 3130 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202608:00 | Air Caraibes 3131 | (PTP) (SBH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:30 | Air Caraibes 3138 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:15 | Air Caraibes 541 | (PTP) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:55 | Air Caraibes 309 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:45 | Air Caraibes 307 | (PTP) (FDF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202616:25 | Air Caraibes 3139 | (PTP) (SBH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:20 | Air Caraibes 307 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:30 | Air Caraibes 3134 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:55 | Air Caraibes 306 | (PTP) (SFG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202607:00 | Air Caraibes 6704 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202621:45 | Air Caraibes 515 | (FDF) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202621:40 | Air Caraibes 6761 | (YUL) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:30 | Air Caraibes 3138 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202613:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202619:05 | Air Caraibes 311 | (PTP) (FDF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202615:20 | Air Caraibes 514 | (ORY) (FDF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202613:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202617:30 | Air Caraibes 311 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202617:15 | Air Caraibes 3140 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202613:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202610:05 | Air Caraibes 560 | (ORY) (ZSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 311 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202515:45 | Air Caraibes | (PTP) (SFG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 311 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 311 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202515:45 | Air Caraibes 3147 | (PTP) (SBH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 3138 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202516:20 | Air Caraibes 3153 | (PTP) (SBH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:30 | Air Caraibes 3165 | (BGI) (FDF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:20 | Air Caraibes 514 | (ORY) (FDF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202513:45 | Air Caraibes 3165 | (POS) (BGI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 3138 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 311 | (SFG) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202516:15 | Air Caraibes 310 | (PTP) (SFG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202516:10 | Air Caraibes 3137 | (PTP) (SBH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202519:55 | Air Caraibes 700 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.12.202519:55 | Air Caraibes 6700 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202519:55 | Air Caraibes 6700 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202519:55 | Air Caraibes 6700 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202517:30 | Air Caraibes 3138 | (SBH) (PTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202516:10 | Air Caraibes 3137 | (PTP) (SBH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202515:30 | Air Caraibes 6702 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202515:30 | Air Caraibes 6702 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202513:40 | Air Caraibes 570 | (ORY) (CAY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
