Compensation and Reimbursement for Air India Strike

Yurii Moskalenko
04.09.2024
Updated 05.05.2025

Flight delays or cancellations caused by an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261/2004 regulation. This regulation establishes the rules for compensation and assistance for travelers during airline strikes. In this article, we will look at passenger rights and how to claim compensation from the airline.

When Are You Entitled to Air India Strike Compensation?

EU Regulation 261/2004 protects travelers affected by airline strikes. This legislation 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 crucial to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Some strikes may qualify for the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by baggage handlers, fire crews, ground staff, etc. In the event of disruptions due to these ground staff, the chances of receiving compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to identify exactly which personnel is involved in the strike. This directly impacts your right to compensation.

Flight Cancellation Compensation

In the event 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 crucial 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 may be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation depends on the duration of the delay and the distance of the flight, as shown in the table:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

Flight Delay Compensation

Under the EU261 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you arrive at your final destination more than three hours later than planned, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger. It is important to note that the duration of the delay depends solely on when you reach your final destination, not on how late the plane departed.

The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Requirements for Air India Strike Compensation

When a travel disruption occurs, passengers may be eligible for compensation, but certain requirements must be met. It’s important to understand these criteria to properly navigate the compensation process:

  • Your flight must be covered by the EU261 regulation. This covers all flights leaving from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also covers flights arriving in the EU, but only when operated by an EU-based airline.
  • A flight cancellation or delay has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight has been delayed by three hours or more at the final destination, or it was cancelled with less than fourteen days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
  • You must have a confirmed reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a valid booking and all necessary travel documents prepared (passport, visas).
  • You need to arrive at the airport on time. Check-in within the time specified by the airline. If no time is given, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to stay eligible for compensation.

In case you believe you meet these requirements following a Air India 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 obtaining compensation for an airline strike.

How to Claim Air India Strike Compensation

Dealing with flight cancellations or delays due to strikes is always frustrating. It can spoil your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, follow these steps:

  1. Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
  2. 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 get you your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.

By 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 provide some comfort to passengers during delays or cancellations. Note that the services we are describing below are a part of the airline company’s duty to care for each passenger.

Right to Care

When the flight delay is two hours or more, the airline is required to provide affected passengers with certain services to alleviate discomfort. Some of the basic services include free beverages and meals. Moreover, the affected passengers have a right to make two calls and send faxes, or e-mails for free.

Rebooking or Refunds

If your flight gets cancelled or delayed by 5+ hours, you have the right to a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These options offer 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 Airline (Flight number) Route Status Your compensation

09.05.202511:50

Air India

357

Tokyo (HND)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202511:00

Air India

647

Mumbai (BOM)

Jamnagar (JGA)

cancelled

Refunds

09.05.202510:30

Air India

8017

Tokyo (HND)

Hiroshima (HIJ)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202509:40

Air India

2663

Mumbai (BOM)

Srinagar (SXR)

cancelled

Refunds

09.05.202509:15

Air India

645

Mumbai (BOM)

Jodhpur (JDH)

cancelled

Refunds

09.05.202508:00

Air India

8012

Fukuoka (FUK)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202506:50

Air India

601

Mumbai (BOM)

Bhuj (BHJ)

cancelled

Refunds

09.05.202506:00

Air India

2509

Mumbai (BOM)

Chandigarh (IXC)

cancelled

Refunds

09.05.202505:30

Air India

2728

Mumbai (BOM)

Amritsar (ATQ)

cancelled

Refunds

09.05.202503:00

Air India

7691

Mumbai (BOM)

Cairo (CAI)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202502:00

Air India

2241

Mumbai (BOM)

Plaisance (MRU)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202501:30

Air India

8765

Mumbai (BOM)

Munich (MUC)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202523:50

Air India

8169

Seoul (ICN)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202522:30

Air India

9812

Mumbai (BOM)

Kolkata (CNN)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202520:45

Air India

8016

Okinawa (OKA)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202517:45

Air India

9617

Imphal (IMF)

Gawahati (GAU)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202517:30

Air India

814

Bhuj (BHJ)

New Delhi (DEL)

cancelled

Refunds

08.05.202516:05

Air India

9616

Gawahati (GAU)

Imphal (IMF)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202515:05

Air India

815

New Delhi (DEL)

Bhuj (BHJ)

cancelled

Refunds

08.05.202515:00

Air India

8410

Hamburg (HAM)

Vienna (VIE)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202513:50

Air India

8252

Singapore (SIN)

Phnom Penh (SAI)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202509:15

Air India

8161

Tokyo (HND)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202523:50

Air India

8169

Seoul (ICN)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202518:25

Air India

8009

Tokyo (HND)

Nagoya (NGO)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202517:30

Air India

814

Bhuj (BHJ)

New Delhi (DEL)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202517:05

Air India

8163

Tokyo (HND)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202515:05

Air India

815

New Delhi (DEL)

Bhuj (BHJ)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202513:55

Air India

8164

Singapore (SIN)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202513:35

Air India

9415

Jammu (IXJ)

Srinagar (SXR)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202513:05

Air India

648

Jamnagar (JGA)

Mumbai (BOM)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202512:10

Air India

9414

Srinagar (SXR)

Jammu (IXJ)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202511:50

Air India

357

Tokyo (HND)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:00

Air India

647

Mumbai (BOM)

Jamnagar (JGA)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202511:00

Air India

8003

Tokyo (HND)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:00

Air India

8007

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (ITM)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:30

Air India

8017

Tokyo (HND)

Hiroshima (HIJ)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202507:40

Air India

8162

Singapore (SIN)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202506:00

Air India

8891

Prague (PRG)

Frankfurt (FRA)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202502:40

Air India

8051

Mumbai (BOM)

Nairobi (NBO)

cancelled

Refunds

06.05.202523:25

Air India

7546

Addis Ababa (ADD)

Nairobi (NBO)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202519:20

Air India

8009

Tokyo (HND)

Nagoya (NGO)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202516:45

Air India

8167

Seoul (ICN)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202515:05

Air India

815

New Delhi (DEL)

Bhuj (BHJ)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202514:55

Air India

8826

Stuttgart (STR)

Frankfurt (FRA)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202513:55

Air India

8005

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (KIX)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202513:20

Air India

9950

Gawahati (GAU)

Dimapur (DMU)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202511:50

Air India

357

Tokyo (HND)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202511:00

Air India

8013

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo (CTS)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202511:00

Air India

647

Mumbai (BOM)

Jamnagar (JGA)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202510:30

Air India

8017

Tokyo (HND)

Hiroshima (HIJ)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202510:25

Air India

8015

Tokyo (HND)

Okinawa (OKA)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202509:15

Air India

8161

Tokyo (HND)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202508:00

Air India

8008

Tokyo (ITM)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202507:50

Air India

8014

Tokyo (CTS)

Tokyo (HND)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:35

Air India

9753

Mumbai (BOM)

Lucknow (LKO)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202521:35

Air India

8852

Frankfurt (FRA)

Bremen (BRE)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:30

Air India

2209

New Delhi (DEL)

Dubai (DXB)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:10

Air India

9532

Goa (GOI)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:35

Air India

2985

New Delhi (DEL)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:25

Air India

2408

Mumbai (BOM)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:15

Air India

2455

Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:10

Air India

2732

Mumbai (BOM)

Coimbatore (CJB)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:00

Air India

2426

Mumbai (BOM)

New Delhi (DEL)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:45

Air India

7708

Berlin (BER)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:40

Air India

9719

Jaipur (JAI)

Mumbai (BOM)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202518:25

Air India

9533

Mumbai (BOM)

Goa (GOI)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:15

Air India

8150

Singapore (SIN)

Denpasar (DPS)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:05

Air India

9884

Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Hyderabad (HYD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:55

Air India

2955

New Delhi (DEL)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:40

Air India

877

Mumbai (BOM)

Dehra Dun (DED)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:30

Air India

2774

Kolkata (CCU)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:15

Air India

441

New Delhi (DEL)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:00

Air India

9104

Dubai (DXB)

Kochi (COK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:00

Air India

2205

New Delhi (DEL)

Dubai (DXB)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:45

Air India

8519

Berlin (BER)

Frankfurt (FRA)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:35

Air India

2596

Udaipur (UDR)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:25

Air India

9091

Amritsar (ATQ)

Dubai (DXB)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:15

Air India

558

Amritsar (ATQ)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:15

Air India

9718

Mumbai (BOM)

Jaipur (JAI)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202516:00

Air India

275

Colombo (CMB)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:35

Air India

9876

Bangalore (BLR)

Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:30

Air India

6242

Tiruchirapally (TRZ)

Colombo (CMB)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:25

Air India

9668

Mangalore (IXE)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:10

Air India

2472

Kolkata (CCU)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:05

Air India

9519

Varanasi (VNS)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:05

Air India

402

Mumbai (BOM)

Ahmedabad (AMD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:00

Air India

7736

Brussels (BRU)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:00

Air India

2446

Mumbai (BOM)

Hyderabad (HYD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:00

Air India

9417

Bhubaneswar (BBI)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202514:55

Air India

2620

Dehra Dun (DED)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202514:25

Air India

2595

Mumbai (BOM)

Udaipur (UDR)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202514:20

Air India

131

Mumbai (BOM)

London (LHR)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:55

Air India

9530

Goa (GOI)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:45

Air India

337

Mumbai (BOM)

Bangkok (BKK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:35

Air India

572

Mumbai (BOM)

Chennai (MAA)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:30

Air India

6241

Colombo (CMB)

Tiruchirapally (TRZ)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:20

Air India

2594

Udaipur (UDR)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:20

Air India

2662

Srinagar (SXR)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:20

Air India

2842

Goa (GOI)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:05

Air India

648

Jamnagar (JGA)

Mumbai (BOM)

delayed

Refunds
Yurii Moskalenko
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Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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