One of the most common factors behind flight interruptions is flight strikes, which may be arranged by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, under which you might be eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how you can get compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, under European Regulation 261:
- The airline has to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to choose one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rebooking 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 the hotel and airport.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to AirBaltic Strike Compensation
Frequently, AirBaltic strikes involve their workers. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial staff. As you’re now aware, you have the right to claim airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered due to the strike.
It is also essential 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, therefore 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. As a result, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you should understand that each incident is unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
AirBaltic Strike Compensation
Before claiming the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the conditions and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
AirBaltic 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 travelers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial to understand that if your flight is delayed for over 3 hours because of a strike, you can claim compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It’s crucial to understand these factors, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you are entitled to. In the following, you can find a table with the amounts of compensation you may 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 |
AirBaltic Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellations. Under EU 261/2004, you are eligible for 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 notified 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 listed 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 fully depends on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Check the table below for more details:
| 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 AirBaltic Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 applies to all flights departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from non-EU countries when operated by EU airlines. It also applies to flights to and from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The following table shows which AirBaltic 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 AirBaltic Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.
Passengers who encounter any of these issues on AirBaltic flights have a right to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We know the EU laws well 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.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202517:15 | Air Baltic 6462 | Hamburg (HAM) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:30 | Air Baltic 2251 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202507:10 | Air Baltic 2250 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202506:25 | Air Baltic 1674 | Munich (MUC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:05 | Air Baltic 5168 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:50 | Air Baltic 5361 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:00 | Air Baltic 3587 | Brussels (BRU) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:35 | Air Baltic 3697 | Brussels (BRU) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:25 | Air Baltic 2581 | Brussels (BRU) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:55 | Air Baltic 1370 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:00 | Air Baltic 865 | Tallinn (TLL) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:45 | Air Baltic 2652 | Munich (MUC) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:55 | Air Baltic 3593 | Brussels (BRU) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:35 | Air Baltic 919 | Vilnius (VNO) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:40 | Air Baltic 5137 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:35 | Air Baltic 3344 | Ljubljana (LJU) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:30 | Air Baltic 3126 | Bologna (BLQ) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Air Baltic 822 | Berlin (BER) Tallinn (TLL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:35 | Air Baltic 5163 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:05 | Air Baltic 6037 | Amsterdam (AMS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:05 | Air Baltic 3343 | Brussels (BRU) Ljubljana (LJU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:25 | Air Baltic 214 | Berlin (BER) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:00 | Air Baltic 353 | Vienna (VIE) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:00 | Air Baltic 213 | Riga (RIX) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:10 | Air Baltic 3588 | Lyon (LYS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:25 | Air Baltic 2254 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:25 | Air Baltic 3698 | Barcelona (BCN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:15 | Air Baltic 1416 | Zurich (ZRH) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:15 | Air Baltic 5168 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:55 | Air Baltic 6490 | Munich (MUC) Bremen (BRE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:30 | Air Baltic 6442 | Munich (MUC) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:25 | Air Baltic 5504 | Brindisi (BDS) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:00 | Air Baltic 3587 | Brussels (BRU) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:55 | Air Baltic 3201 | Brussels (BRU) Venice (VCE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:55 | Air Baltic 5700 | Stockholm (ARN) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:45 | Air Baltic 602 | Brussels (BRU) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:40 | Air Baltic 852 | Brussels (BRU) Tallinn (TLL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:35 | Air Baltic 3697 | Brussels (BRU) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:30 | Air Baltic 2251 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:25 | Air Baltic 5684 | Berlin (BER) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:30 | Air Baltic 5326 | Lisbon (LIS) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:30 | Air Baltic 5343 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:55 | Air Baltic 3593 | Brussels (BRU) Lyon (LYS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:05 | Air Baltic 6067 | Brussels (BRU) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | Air Baltic 5137 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:45 | Air Baltic 2812 | Prague (PRG) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:30 | Air Baltic 3126 | Bologna (BLQ) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:40 | Air Baltic 2048 | Birmingham (BHX) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:30 | Air Baltic 354 | Brussels (BRU) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:35 | Air Baltic 5163 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:00 | Air Baltic 231 | Vienna (VIE) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:00 | Air Baltic 353 | Vienna (VIE) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:30 | Air Baltic 3202 | Venice (VCE) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:10 | Air Baltic 3588 | Lyon (LYS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | Air Baltic 5351 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:30 | Air Baltic 6440 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:30 | Air Baltic 2251 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:10 | Air Baltic 2250 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202503:15 | Air Baltic 5813 | Bangkok (BKK) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202507:10 | Air Baltic 2250 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202512:25 | Air Baltic 2254 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202511:30 | Air Baltic 5426 | Berlin (BER) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202509:25 | Air Baltic 2581 | Brussels (BRU) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202509:25 | Air Baltic 1371 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202520:40 | Air Baltic 3774 | Alicante (ALC) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202514:20 | Air Baltic 739 | Riga (RIX) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202514:20 | Air Baltic 6082 | Gudja (MLA) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202511:50 | Air Baltic 6066 | Amsterdam (AMS) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Refunds |
25.04.202509:50 | Air Baltic 1371 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
24.04.202506:30 | Air Baltic 5343 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202511:40 | Air Baltic 2582 | Berlin (BER) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202509:40 | Air Baltic 5811 | Dubai (DXB) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202509:15 | Air Baltic 5892 | Budapest (BUD) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202508:00 | Air Baltic 5357 | Lisbon (LIS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
20.04.202523:15 | Air Baltic 375 | Riga (RIX) Klaipeda (PLQ) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202523:25 | Air Baltic 359 | Riga (RIX) Turku (TKU) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202523:25 | Air Baltic 357 | Riga (RIX) Tampere (TMP) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202510:45 | Air Baltic 5347 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202511:20 | Air Baltic 5325 | Lisbon (LIS) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202507:00 | Air Baltic 5323 | Lisbon (LIS) Oslo (OSL) | delayed | Refunds |
15.04.202517:15 | Air Baltic 6462 | Hamburg (HAM) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202521:55 | Air Baltic 5607 | Paris (CDG) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202521:10 | Air Baltic 964 | Paris (CDG) Vilnius (VNO) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202519:45 | Air Baltic 862 | Paris (CDG) Tallinn (TLL) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202519:40 | Air Baltic 5615 | Paris (CDG) Bordeaux (BOD) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202519:05 | Air Baltic 694 | Paris (CDG) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202510:45 | Air Baltic 5347 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
13.04.202514:00 | Air Baltic 1831 | Athens (ATH) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
13.04.202509:30 | Air Baltic 2251 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
11.04.202509:40 | Air Baltic 5811 | Dubai (DXB) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Refunds |
10.04.202510:45 | Air Baltic 5347 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202517:00 | Air Baltic 5891 | Bucharest (OTP) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202510:45 | Air Baltic 5347 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.04.202523:25 | Air Baltic 357 | Riga (RIX) Tampere (TMP) | delayed | Refunds |
08.04.202517:15 | Air Baltic 1374 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202523:05 | Air Baltic 6187 | Copenhagen (CPH) Stavanger (SVG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202523:05 | Air Baltic 6187 | Copenhagen (CPH) Stavanger (SVG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202523:00 | Air Baltic 6211 | Copenhagen (CPH) Trondheim (TRD) | delayed | Refunds |
04.04.202510:45 | Air Baltic 5347 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202521:55 | Air Baltic 5613 | Paris (CDG) Bordeaux (BOD) | delayed | Refunds |
