One of the most common causes of flight disruptions is flight strikes, which are often arranged by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of European Union Regulation 261, according to which you could be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how to obtain compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to EU 261:
- The airline must provide passengers with information about their rights.
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select 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 obligated to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Air France Strike Compensation
Frequently, Air France strikes involve their staff. These can be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or any other crucial staff. As you’re now aware, you may be eligible for airline strike compensation, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you experienced because of the strike.
It is also crucial to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events outside of the airline’s control. If a strike is considered one of these circumstances, the airline is not required to provide compensation. Importantly, 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, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. As a result, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, 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 provide compensation.
Air France Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, you need to know about the requirements and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Air France Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for passengers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt travelers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial to know that if your flight is delayed for over 3 hours because of a strike, you are entitled to compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical facts into account: the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. It is important to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you are entitled to. Below you can find a table with the amounts of compensation you could 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 France Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellations. According to EU 261/2004, you are eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros. Note that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline informed you about the cancellation less than 14 days before your travel.
Nevertheless, 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 conditions 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 have a right to 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 France Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers every flight departing from airports in the EU, 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/from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The following table shows which Air France flights are covered by EU 261/2004:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Air France Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these issues on Air France flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- 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 make every effort to secure 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.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20.06.202517:45 | Air France 5156 | Aalborg (AAL) Copenhagen (CPH) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202516:20 | Air France 4565 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202515:10 | Air France 8021 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:40 | Air France 8024 | Tokyo (HND) Okayama (OKJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:25 | Air France 5498 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:05 | Air France 5481 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:55 | Air France 5496 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:30 | Air France 5486 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:20 | Air France 3385 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:55 | Air France 9770 | Rome (LIN) Bari (BRI) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:30 | Air France 3958 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:25 | Air France 5492 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:10 | Air France 5495 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:05 | Air France 5483 | Tokyo (HND) Nagasaki (NGS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:00 | Air France 5489 | Tokyo (HND) Kumamoto (KMJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:25 | Air France 8016 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:20 | Air France 5493 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:50 | Air France 6474 | Mumbai (BOM) Mangalore (IXE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:35 | Air France 1102 | Paris (CDG) Turin (TRN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:30 | Air France 8023 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:25 | Air France 9754 | Bari (BRI) Rome (LIN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:05 | Air France 5480 | Tokyo (HND) Nagoya (NGO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:05 | Air France 5495 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:05 | Air France 8024 | Tokyo (HND) Miyazaki (KMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:40 | Air France 5492 | Komatsu (KMQ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:35 | Air France 3382 | Nagoya (NGO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:20 | Air France 1084 | Paris (CDG) Tunis (TUN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:10 | Air France 8021 | Okayama (OKJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:00 | Air France 3480 | Seattle (SEA) Atlanta (ATL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202502:20 | Air France 3979 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202501:00 | Air France 8422 | Dubai (DXB) Amsterdam (AMS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:59 | Air France 8534 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Newark (EWR) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:30 | Air France 406 | Paris (CDG) Santiago (SCL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:15 | Air France 719 | (DSS) Paris (CDG) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:05 | Air France 2191 | Atlanta (ATL) Savannah (SAV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:50 | Air France 2508 | Detroit (DTW) Traverse City (TVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:55 | Air France 1016 | Paris (CDG) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:55 | Air France 2328 | Minneapolis (MSP) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:50 | Air France 2674 | Detroit (DTW) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:25 | Air France 3487 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:15 | Air France 8820 | Detroit (DTW) Burlington (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:10 | Air France 8504 | New York (JFK) Burlington (BTV) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:59 | Air France 5826 | Atlanta (ATL) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:35 | Air France 5482 | Hiroshima (HIJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:30 | Air France 5366 | Seoul (ICN) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:15 | Air France 8649 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:15 | Air France 6854 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:15 | Air France 2981 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | Air France 5480 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:59 | Air France 2202 | Atlanta (ATL) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:59 | Air France 5678 | New York (RSW) Boston (BOS) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:59 | Air France 5651 | Buffalo (BUF) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:57 | Air France 2971 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:55 | Air France 4934 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | Air France 8155 | Mexico City (MEX) Campeche (CPE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:29 | Air France 2524 | Charlotte (CLT) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:11 | Air France 5755 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:10 | Air France 2348 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:00 | Air France 3349 | Hyderabad (HYD) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:00 | Air France 3856 | Stockholm (ARN) Kiruna (KRN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:55 | Air France 8025 | Miyazaki (KMI) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:50 | Air France 2599 | Detroit (DTW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:17 | Air France 2904 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:59 | Air France 5893 | Salt Lake City (SLC) (ORD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:30 | Air France 4569 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:25 | Air France 8838 | Charlotte (CLT) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:20 | Air France 7933 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:15 | Air France 6098 | Ahmedabad (AMD) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:00 | Air France 718 | Paris (CDG) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:59 | Air France 2509 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:55 | Air France 6075 | Nagpur (NAG) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:30 | Air France 6070 | Goa (GOI) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:30 | Air France 963 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Paris (CDG) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:25 | Air France 2245 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:25 | Air France 1494 | Paris (CDG) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:15 | Air France 8027 | Nagasaki (NGS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:15 | Air France 1235 | Berlin (BER) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:01 | Air France 2781 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Reno (RNO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:00 | Air France 3354 | Kolkata (CCU) Mumbai (BOM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:00 | Air France 7115 | Johannesburg (JNB) Richards Bay (RCB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:59 | Air France 2468 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:59 | Air France 5781 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:35 | Air France 2281 | Burlington (BTV) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:15 | Air France 9858 | Trieste (TRS) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:10 | Air France 5545 | Trondheim (TRD) Bodo (BOO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:55 | Air France 4555 | Bodo (BOO) Oslo (OSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:40 | Air France 8024 | Tokyo (HND) Okayama (OKJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:25 | Air France 2596 | Minneapolis (MSP) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:10 | Air France 5945 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (SMF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:40 | Air France 1234 | Paris (CDG) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:29 | Air France 8503 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:20 | Air France 9851 | Rome (FCO) Trieste (TRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:15 | Air France 9781 | Rome (FCO) Turin (TRN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:00 | Air France 5318 | (AEP) San Martin DeLos Andes (CPC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:40 | Air France 1747 | Malaga (AGP) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:30 | Air France 8013 | Tokyo (HND) Nagasaki (NGS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:25 | Air France 4622 | Ivalo (IVL) Helsinki (HEL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:55 | Air France 5496 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:50 | Air France 1285 | Tunis (TUN) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:45 | Air France 3387 | Tokyo (HND) Miyazaki (KMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
