One of the most common reasons for flight disruptions is flight strikes, which are often arranged by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, according to which you could be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how to obtain compensation and when you qualify.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for compensation and assistance for travelers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, under European Regulation 261:
- The airline needs to 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 decide to reroute, 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 from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Air Tahiti Nui Strike Compensation
Frequently, Air Tahiti Nui strikes involve their employees. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or other essential staff. As you now know, you can seek compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced due to 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 obliged to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, thus such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
However, 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 pay compensation.
Air Tahiti Nui Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, you need to know about the criteria and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Air Tahiti Nui Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes 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 know that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours due to a strike, you have the right to seek compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
When considering 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’s essential to understand these factors, 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 can get.
| 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 Tahiti Nui Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellations. Under EU 261/2004, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. Note that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline notified you about the cancellation less than 14 days 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 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. Check 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 Tahiti Nui Flights Are Covered by EU261?
EU261 regulation applies to every flight departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU if they are operated by EU airlines. The regulation also covers flights to and from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The following table shows which Air Tahiti Nui flights are covered by EU 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Air Tahiti Nui Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Passengers who face any of these issues on Air Tahiti Nui flights have a right to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to get you 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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20.06.202519:50 | Air Tahiti Nui 1816 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202519:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 1812 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202519:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 1804 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:36 | Air Tahiti Nui 2619 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202514:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2624 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:35 | Air Tahiti Nui 2663 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 2361 | Eugene (EUG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:25 | Air Tahiti Nui 2488 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202513:13 | Air Tahiti Nui 2692 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:59 | Air Tahiti Nui 2621 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:57 | Air Tahiti Nui 2728 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:55 | Air Tahiti Nui 2531 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:49 | Air Tahiti Nui 2349 | Denver (DEN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:46 | Air Tahiti Nui 2611 | Seattle (SEA) St Louis (STL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:31 | Air Tahiti Nui 2553 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:09 | Air Tahiti Nui 2669 | Seattle (SEA) San Jose (SJC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202512:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2406 | Las Vegas (LAS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:57 | Air Tahiti Nui 2501 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:55 | Air Tahiti Nui 2451 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:44 | Air Tahiti Nui 2713 | Seattle (SEA) Phoenix (PHX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:25 | Air Tahiti Nui 2708 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:20 | Air Tahiti Nui 1806 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:12 | Air Tahiti Nui 2676 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:46 | Air Tahiti Nui 2514 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202510:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 2691 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:53 | Air Tahiti Nui 2328 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:40 | Air Tahiti Nui 2503 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:25 | Air Tahiti Nui 2642 | Reno (RNO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:18 | Air Tahiti Nui 2317 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2318 | Nashville (BNA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2352 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:47 | Air Tahiti Nui 2319 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:20 | Air Tahiti Nui 2706 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 2672 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:14 | Air Tahiti Nui 2374 | Fresno (FAT) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:10 | Air Tahiti Nui 2665 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2363 | Eugene (EUG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2485 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202508:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2354 | Denver (DEN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:51 | Air Tahiti Nui 2493 | Baltimore (BWI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:36 | Air Tahiti Nui 2538 | Raleigh (RDU) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:19 | Air Tahiti Nui 2370 | Newark (EWR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 2525 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 2320 | Austin (AUS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2705 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2586 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2321 | Nashville (BNA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2342 | Detroit (DTW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2327 | Columbus (CMH) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2660 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2533 | Philadelphia (PHL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 2395 | New York (IAD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 2726 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2765 | (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:59 | Air Tahiti Nui 2779 | Seattle (SEA) Atlanta (ATL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 2791 | Seattle (SEA) New York (IAD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202523:03 | Air Tahiti Nui 2796 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:52 | Air Tahiti Nui 2789 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202522:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2628 | Seattle (SEA) Eugene (EUG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2655 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2781 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2786 | Seattle (SEA) Detroit (DTW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:48 | Air Tahiti Nui 2746 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:46 | Air Tahiti Nui 2542 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:44 | Air Tahiti Nui 2560 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:32 | Air Tahiti Nui 2627 | Denver (DEN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:20 | Air Tahiti Nui 2489 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:14 | Air Tahiti Nui 2585 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:10 | Air Tahiti Nui 2447 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:59 | Air Tahiti Nui 2438 | Seattle (SEA) Albuquerque (ABQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:49 | Air Tahiti Nui 2609 | Minneapolis (MSP) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:49 | Air Tahiti Nui 2798 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:46 | Air Tahiti Nui 2687 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2401 | Las Vegas (LAS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 2494 | Austin (AUS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 1812 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:30 | Air Tahiti Nui 2690 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:25 | Air Tahiti Nui 2424 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:25 | Air Tahiti Nui 2636 | Bozeman (BZN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 1804 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:12 | Air Tahiti Nui 2760 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:10 | Air Tahiti Nui 2626 | Baltimore (BWI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:05 | Air Tahiti Nui 2776 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:55 | Air Tahiti Nui 2686 | Tampa (TPA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:53 | Air Tahiti Nui 2445 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:53 | Air Tahiti Nui 2487 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:52 | Air Tahiti Nui 2770 | Philadelphia (PHL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:47 | Air Tahiti Nui 2551 | Reno (RNO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:39 | Air Tahiti Nui 1354 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:32 | Air Tahiti Nui 2620 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:15 | Air Tahiti Nui 2452 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:13 | Air Tahiti Nui 2556 | New York (IAD) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:10 | Air Tahiti Nui 2534 | Seattle (SEA) Milwaukee (MKE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:07 | Air Tahiti Nui 2390 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:00 | Air Tahiti Nui 2769 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:59 | Air Tahiti Nui 2649 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:56 | Air Tahiti Nui 2694 | Seattle (SEA) Austin (AUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:52 | Air Tahiti Nui 2659 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:51 | Air Tahiti Nui 2564 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:45 | Air Tahiti Nui 2690 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
