One of the most common causes of flight disruptions is flight strikes, which are often initiated by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, according to which you could be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how you can get compensation and in which situations.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to EU 261:
- The airline has to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive meals and drinks; 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 the hotel and airport.
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Avion Express Strike Compensation
Frequently, Avion Express strikes involve their employees. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial employees. As you’re now aware, you can seek airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered due to the strike.
It is also important 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. Importantly, if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, therefore 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.
However, you need to be aware 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.
Avion Express Strike Compensation
Before claiming the airline strike compensation, you need to know about the conditions and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Avion Express Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for 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 essential to be aware that if your flight is delayed for more than 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 should take two critical facts into account: the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. It is important to understand these factors, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. Below 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 |
Avion Express Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellation. According to EU Regulation 261/2004, you can claim 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 two weeks 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 flight must meet the requirements 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 can claim compensation.
The amount of the compensation is determined by 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 Avion Express Flights Are Covered by EU261?
EU261 regulation covers every flight departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from non-EU countries when operated by airlines based in the EU. It also applies to flights to/from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The table below shows which Avion Express 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 Avion Express Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight cancellations or delays at least once, you understand how annoying it can be.
Travelers who face any of these situations on Avion Express flights have a right to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws well and will make every effort to obtain your rightful compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.