Flight cancellations or delays due to an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are covered under EU261/2004 regulation. This regulation outlines the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of airline strikes. In this article, we will look at your rights as a passenger and how to claim compensation from the airline.
When Are You Entitled to Air China Strike Compensation?
European Union Regulation 261/2004 protects travelers affected by airline strikes. This law obliges the airline to pay compensation in the event of a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational problems, consequently, the airline is responsible for them.
It is important to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Certain strikes may fall under the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by baggage handlers, fire crews, ground personnel, etc. In the event of disruptions resulting from these ground staff, the chances of obtaining compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to determine exactly which personnel 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 inform passengers of the cancellation at least 14 days before the scheduled departure. If the airline fails to notify you during the specified period, it is obliged to pay compensation to travelers in the amount of up to 600 euros.
It is important to note that the airline is not obligated to pay 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 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 |
Flight Delay Compensation
According to the EU261/2004 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you arrive at your final destination more than 3 hours later than scheduled, 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 reach your final destination, not on how late the plane took off.
The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay:
| 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 |
Requirements for Air China Strike Compensation
When an airline strike occurs, passengers could be eligible for compensation, but certain criteria must be met. It is important to understand these requirements to effectively manage the compensation process:
- Your flight must be covered by the EU261/2004 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 delay or cancellation 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 less than 14 days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You must have a valid reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a valid booking and all essential travel documents ready (passport, visas).
- You need to arrive at the airport on time. Check-in by the time specified by your airline. If a time isn’t specified, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to stay eligible for compensation.
Should you believe you meet these requirements following a Air China strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and get in touch directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Being aware of your rights and responsibilities is the first step in potentially receiving compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim Air China Strike Compensation
Dealing with cancelled or delayed flights due to strikes is always frustrating. Such situations can ruin not just your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, follow these steps:
- 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 understand the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Following these steps, you’ll obtain the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers must know about certain services they can expect to receive from the airline in case 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
When the flight delay is 2+ hours, the airline is obligated to provide affected passengers with certain services to reduce discomfort. Some of the basic services are free beverages and meals. Additionally, 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 gets cancelled or delayed by 5+ hours, you are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These solutions 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.07.202521:45 | Air China LTD 9817 | Hangzhou (HGH) Hohhot (HET) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202521:30 | Air China LTD 8620 | Taizhou (HYN) (PKX) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202519:40 | Air China LTD 8598 | Lanzhou (LHW) Wenzhou (WNZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202519:35 | Air China LTD 7902 | Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) Shenzhen (SZX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:35 | Air China LTD 3608 | Tianjin (TSN) Nanchang (KHN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:05 | Air China LTD 9057 | Ordos (Dongsheng) (DSN) Xilinhot (XIL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:45 | Air China LTD 8619 | (PKX) Taizhou (HYN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:40 | Air China LTD 4673 | Hangzhou (HGH) Urumqi (URC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202516:55 | Air China LTD 8226 | Tianjin (TSN) Wuhan (WUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202516:20 | Air China LTD 2820 | Shenzhen (SZX) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:45 | Air China LTD 7901 | Shenzhen (SZX) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:35 | Air China LTD 8677 | Guangzhou (CAN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:30 | Air China LTD 3927 | Chengdu (CTU) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:30 | Air China LTD 132 | Seoul (ICN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:30 | Air China LTD 1720 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:25 | Air China LTD 9057 | Chongqing (CKG) Ordos (Dongsheng) (DSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:10 | Air China LTD 9112 | (LLV) Chongqing (CKG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:10 | Air China LTD 5331 | Gonggar (LXA) Lanzhou (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:00 | Air China LTD 1788 | Weihai (WEH) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:40 | Air China LTD 2605 | Chongqing (TFU) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:35 | Air China LTD 3577 | Shenzhen (SZX) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:30 | Air China LTD 1718 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:20 | Air China LTD 3971 | Luzhou (LZO) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:15 | Air China LTD 8628 | Nanchang (KHN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:00 | Air China LTD 3307 | Shenzhen (SZX) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:45 | Air China LTD 140 | Seoul (ICN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:45 | Air China LTD 8510 | Xining (XNN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:40 | Air China LTD 2866 | Guiyang (KWE) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:40 | Air China LTD 8341 | Hangzhou (HGH) Dunhuang (DNH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:35 | Air China LTD 1843 | Beijing (PEK) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:30 | Air China LTD 1716 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:15 | Air China LTD 1748 | Chengdu (CTU) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:00 | Air China LTD 4628 | Zhuhai (ZUH) Nanchang (KHN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:00 | Air China LTD 1713 | Hangzhou (HGH) Beijing (PEK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:45 | Air China LTD 4792 | Guilin (KWL) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:45 | Air China LTD 172 | Seoul (ICN) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:30 | Air China LTD 150 | Taipei (TPE) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:30 | Air China LTD 1714 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:30 | Air China LTD 5018 | Seoul (ICN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:20 | Air China LTD 9112 | Shenyang (SHE) (LLV) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:15 | Air China LTD 6526 | Hong Kong (HKG) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:15 | Air China LTD 197 | Shanghai (SHA) Taipei (TSA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:15 | Air China LTD 726 | Tokyo (KIX) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:10 | Air China LTD 4807 | Qingdao (TAO) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:10 | Air China LTD 5462 | Macau (MFM) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:05 | Air China LTD 3851 | Shenzhen (SZX) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:05 | Air China LTD 3970 | Zhuhai (ZUH) Chengdu (CTU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:00 | Air China LTD 4623 | Jinan (TNA) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:55 | Air China LTD 1774 | Guang Yuan (GYS) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:55 | Air China LTD 2840 | Shanghai (PVG) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:55 | Air China LTD 1742 | Chengdu (CTU) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:50 | Air China LTD 1752 | Kunming (KMG) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:45 | Air China LTD 8592 | Guangzhou (CAN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:45 | Air China LTD 2802 | Guangzhou (CAN) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:45 | Air China LTD 8502 | Yantai (YNT) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:40 | Air China LTD 4733 | Zhuhai (ZUH) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:40 | Air China LTD 2846 | Hangzhou (HGH) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:30 | Air China LTD 9085 | Dongying (DOY) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:30 | Air China LTD 8356 | Hailar (HLD) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:20 | Air China LTD 4674 | Urumqi (URC) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:15 | Air China LTD 4736 | Shanghai (SHA) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:00 | Air China LTD 4927 | Wuhan (WUH) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202510:40 | Air China LTD 4601 | Beijing (PEK) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202509:55 | Air China LTD 6039 | Frankfurt (FRA) Bremen (BRE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202509:10 | Air China LTD 9111 | (LLV) Shenyang (SHE) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202509:05 | Air China LTD 751 | Shanghai (PVG) Sendai (SDJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202509:05 | Air China LTD 5733 | Kunming (KMG) Jinan (TNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202509:05 | Air China LTD 5717 | Kunming (KMG) Shanghai (XIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202508:15 | Air China LTD 4371 | Chongqing (CKG) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202508:15 | Air China LTD 5745 | Kunming (KMG) Shanghai (XIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202508:15 | Air China LTD 2542 | Kunming (KMG) Chongqing (TFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202508:15 | Air China LTD 5721 | Kunming (KMG) Guangzhou (CAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202507:55 | Air China LTD 8223 | Wuhan (WUH) (LFQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202507:15 | Air China LTD 6712 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (KIX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202506:40 | Air China LTD 9111 | Chongqing (CKG) (LLV) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202506:35 | Air China LTD 9049 | Chongqing (CKG) Lanzhou (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202501:35 | Air China LTD 6671 | Shanghai (PVG) Tokyo (HND) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202522:15 | Air China LTD 4884 | Hangzhou (HGH) Yantai (YNT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202522:15 | Air China LTD 8360 | Ordos (Dongsheng) (DSN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:55 | Air China LTD 8374 | Xiamen (XMN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:35 | Air China LTD 6203 | Frankfurt (FRA) Bremen (BRE) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:35 | Air China LTD 5473 | Hangzhou (HGH) Macau (MFM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:30 | Air China LTD 1732 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:30 | Air China LTD 8842 | Dalian (DLC) Qingdao (TAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:10 | Air China LTD 6711 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202521:00 | Air China LTD 1776 | Yinchuan (INC) Hangzhou (HGH) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:55 | Air China LTD 8338 | Shantou (SWA) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:50 | Air China LTD 8112 | Wuhan (WUH) Hohhot (HET) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:50 | Air China LTD 8504 | Shanghai (XIY) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:45 | Air China LTD 5515 | Beijing (PEK) Taipei (TPE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:30 | Air China LTD 1744 | Chengdu (CTU) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:30 | Air China LTD 1730 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:15 | Air China LTD 1277 | Beijing (PEK) Lanzhou (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:05 | Air China LTD 4637 | Xiamen (XMN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:00 | Air China LTD 8618 | Shantou (SWA) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:00 | Air China LTD 1750 | Chengdu (CTU) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202520:00 | Air China LTD 3776 | Hangzhou (HGH) Shenzhen (SZX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202519:40 | Air China LTD 8508 | Shanghai (XIY) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202519:40 | Air China LTD 9065 | Chongqing (CKG) (LLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.07.202519:40 | Air China LTD 6717 | Tokyo (HND) Toyama (TOY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
