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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02.07.202514:05 | Air France 3314 | Can Tho (VCA) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202513:30 | Air France 9197 | Qui Nhon (UIH) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202511:20 | Air France 3313 | Hanoi (HAN) Qui Nhon (UIH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202511:15 | Air France 3300 | Hanoi (HAN) Can Tho (VCA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202511:00 | Air France 4412 | Brisbane (BNE) Shanghai (PVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202510:25 | Air France 3311 | Dong Hoi (VDH) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202510:10 | Air France 6467 | New Delhi (DEL) Goa (GOI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202510:05 | Air France 8326 | Amsterdam (AMS) Billund (BLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202510:00 | Air France 9193 | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:55 | Air France 4549 | Bergen (BGO) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:55 | Air France 8172 | Larnaca (LCA) Beirut (BEY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:40 | Air France 3308 | Banmethuot (BMV) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:35 | Air France 3324 | Hanoi (HAN) Vientiane (VTE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:05 | Air France 4520 | Trondheim (TRD) Bergen (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:00 | Air France 9237 | Riyadh (RUH) Dubai (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202509:00 | Air France 564 | Paris (CDG) Beirut (BEY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202508:50 | Air France 4523 | Aberdeen (ABZ) Bergen (BGO) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.07.202508:40 | Air France 1252 | Paris (CDG) Bergen (BGO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202508:30 | Air France 5288 | Shanghai (PVG) Dalian (DLC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202508:30 | Air France 1678 | Lyon (LYS) Rennes (RNS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202508:20 | Air France 6623 | Bucharest (OTP) Sofia (SOF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202507:25 | Air France 3320 | Hanoi (HAN) Phu Quoc (PQC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202507:20 | Air France 4219 | Helsinki (HEL) Riga (RIX) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.07.202507:00 | Air France 4663 | Helsinki (HEL) Oulu (OUL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:50 | Air France 9723 | Belgrade (BEG) Podgorica (TGD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:30 | Air France 8017 | Tokyo (HND) Okinawa (OKA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:10 | Air France 5802 | Nashville (BNA) Boston (BOS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:10 | Air France 3784 | Mumbai (BOM) Nagpur (NAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:00 | Air France 1439 | Hanover (HAJ) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202506:00 | Air France 1611 | Hamburg (HAM) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202505:00 | Air France 3094 | New Delhi (DEL) Indore (IDR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202502:20 | Air France 3979 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Mumbai (BOM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.07.202501:20 | Air France 217 | Mumbai (BOM) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202523:30 | Air France 2313 | New York (IAD) Richmond (RIC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202523:05 | Air France 2109 | Atlanta (ATL) Greensboro (GSO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202523:05 | Air France 3705 | Atlanta (ATL) Omaha (OMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202523:05 | Air France 2991 | Atlanta (ATL) Roanoke (ROA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202522:40 | Air France 3703 | Atlanta (ATL) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202522:40 | Air France 2123 | Atlanta (ATL) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202522:30 | Air France 8873 | Atlanta (ATL) Nashville (BNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:59 | Air France 8550 | Atlanta (ATL) Bloomington (BMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:57 | Air France 2719 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:50 | Air France 6615 | Bucharest (OTP) Suceava (SCV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:46 | Air France 6866 | Atlanta (ATL) Des Moines (DSM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:45 | Air France 2937 | New York (JFK) (DCA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:40 | Air France 2072 | Atlanta (ATL) Birmingham (BHM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:30 | Air France 2374 | Detroit (DTW) Rochester (ROC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:30 | Air France 2698 | New York (JFK) Richmond (RIC) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:15 | Air France 8708 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (GTR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:15 | Air France 4313 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Mumbai (BOM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:05 | Air France 5193 | Amsterdam (AMS) Bordeaux (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202521:00 | Air France 671 | St Denis de la Reunion (RUN) Paris (ORY) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:59 | Air France 2263 | Atlanta (ATL) Ontario (ONT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:45 | Air France 6842 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (MDW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:30 | Air France 2640 | Atlanta (ATL) Tallahassee (TLH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:25 | Air France 5247 | Dalian (DLC) Shanghai (PVG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:15 | Air France 7438 | Paris (CDG) Bordeaux (BOD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202520:05 | Air France 5135 | Manila (MNL) Taipei (TPE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:59 | Air France 2202 | Atlanta (ATL) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:59 | Air France 5678 | New York (RSW) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:57 | Air France 2899 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:53 | Air France 2313 | Atlanta (ATL) Richmond (RIC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:45 | Air France 2164 | Detroit (DTW) South Bend (SBN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:45 | Air France 3091 | Indore (IDR) New Delhi (DEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:35 | Air France 5744 | Miami (MIA) New York (JFK) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:26 | Air France 3687 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:20 | Air France 3720 | Tampa (TPA) New York (JFK) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:15 | Air France 7416 | Paris (CDG) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:05 | Air France 4228 | Helsinki (HEL) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:05 | Air France 3336 | Bhubaneswar (BBI) Mumbai (BOM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:00 | Air France 3349 | Hyderabad (HYD) Mumbai (BOM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202519:00 | Air France 3532 | Tampa (TPA) Atlanta (ATL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:50 | Air France 3399 | Mexico City (MEX) Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:50 | Air France 3431 | Mexico City (MEX) Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:50 | Air France 1006 | Paris (CDG) Dusseldorf (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:45 | Air France 3337 | Nagpur (NAG) New Delhi (DEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:45 | Air France 1705 | Toulouse (TLS) Lyon (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:41 | Air France 2696 | Minneapolis (MSP) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:35 | Air France 3883 | Copenhagen (CPH) Sorv?gur (FAE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:30 | Air France 6120 | Paris (ORY) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:27 | Air France 5964 | West Palm Beach (PBI) Atlanta (ATL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:25 | Air France 332 | Paris (CDG) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:20 | Air France 2087 | Newark (EWR) Boston (BOS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:18 | Air France 5943 | Nashville (BNA) New York (JFK) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:15 | Air France 9645 | London (LHR) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:15 | Air France 7410 | Paris (CDG) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:05 | Air France 6118 | Paris (ORY) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:05 | Air France 8710 | New York (JFK) Miami (MIA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:03 | Air France 8621 | Atlanta (ATL) Greenville (GSP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:00 | Air France 6448 | Kolkata (CCU) New Delhi (DEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:00 | Air France 6119 | Toulouse (TLS) Paris (ORY) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202518:00 | Air France 2782 | Greenville (GSP) Atlanta (ATL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:59 | Air France 3509 | Atlanta (ATL) (DCA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:50 | Air France 2523 | New York (MCO) Miami (MIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:49 | Air France 5919 | Atlanta (ATL) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:49 | Air France 2154 | Atlanta (ATL) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:44 | Air France 8751 | Atlanta (ATL) Blountville (TRI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:40 | Air France 3360 | Surat (STV) New Delhi (DEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:35 | Air France 3325 | Hyderabad (HYD) Mumbai (BOM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.07.202517:35 | Air France 7074 | Paris (CDG) Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
