Air Europa Strike Compensation

One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which can be organized by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, according to which you might be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.

Learn more to find out how to obtain compensation and in which situations.

Your Passenger Rights

The good news is that every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261 is a European Union law that sets the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, under EU 261:

• The airline has to provide travelers with information about their rights.
• In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to choose one of these options: either a ticket refund or rerouting to the final destination under similar conditions;
• Passengers can expect to receive food and beverages; they are also entitled to have two free phone calls, e-mails, or faxes.
• If you choose an alternative flight, 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 Europa Strike Compensation

Often, Air Europa strikes involve their employees. These could be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, or other essential personnel. As you’re now aware, you may be eligible for compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered because of the strike.

It is also crucial 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 managed such incidents, thus these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are caused by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.

However, you need to be aware that each incident is individual, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will provide compensation.

Air Europa Strike Compensation

Before claiming compensation for an airline strike, it’s important to understand the criteria and the amount of compensation you might receive.

Air Europa Strike Flight Delay Compensation

The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for travelers. When airline workers go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is important to understand that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours because of a strike, you are entitled to compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.

When evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical factors into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It’s essential to understand these factors, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. In the following, you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you may receive.

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 Europa Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation

Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, you can claim compensation of up to 600 Euros. Keep in mind that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline informed you about the cancellation less than two weeks before your travel.

However, there are always some exceptions to the rules, and here is the case. The airline has a right to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This alternative flight must meet the criteria enumerated 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 can claim compensation.

The amount of the compensation is based on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Take a look at 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 Air Europa Flights Are Covered by EU261?

EU261 regulation covers every flight departing from airports in the EU, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU when operated by airlines based in the EU. The regulation also covers flights to/from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.

The following table shows which Air Europa 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 Air Europa Strike Compensation

If you have experienced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how irritating it can be.

Passengers who face any of these situations on Air Europa flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to the EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:

1. Fill in 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 handle the rest. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will make every effort to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.

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