One of the most common reasons for flight interruptions is flight strikes, which can be organized by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, under which you may be eligible for 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 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, under European Regulation 261:
- The airline must provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to select one of these 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 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 British Airways Strike Compensation
Frequently, British Airways strikes involve their workers. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or other essential personnel. 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 encountered because of the strike.
It is also essential 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 required to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, thus these situations 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 unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
British Airways Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, you should be aware of the requirements and the amount of compensation you might receive.
British Airways 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 essential to understand 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.
In assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical factors into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It’s essential to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you are entitled to. In the following, you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you can 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 |
British Airways 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. 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 regulations, and here is the case. The airline is entitled to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This flight must meet the criteria 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 are entitled 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 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 British Airways Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 applies to all flights 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 and from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which British Airways 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 British Airways Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how irritating it can be.
Passengers who face any of these issues on British Airways 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 such as 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 thoroughly and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You are only charged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202512:55 | British Airways 4642 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:55 | British Airways 4616 | Tokyo (HND) Okinawa (OKA) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202510:10 | British Airways 3443 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202510:00 | British Airways 4647 | Tokyo (HND) Oita (OIT) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:45 | British Airways 3430 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:30 | British Airways 4604 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:25 | British Airways 3444 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:25 | British Airways 4618 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202501:15 | British Airways 8776 | Mumbai (BOM) New Delhi (DEL) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202521:00 | British Airways 4614 | Nagoya (NGO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:30 | British Airways 3440 | Nagasaki (NGS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:29 | British Airways 1712 | Tallahassee (TLH) Miami (MIA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:25 | British Airways 7565 | Seattle (SEA) Juneau (JNU) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:15 | British Airways 7507 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:55 | British Airways 6424 | Seattle (SEA) Reno (RNO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:55 | British Airways 7503 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:50 | British Airways 7517 | Seattle (SEA) Eugene (EUG) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:42 | British Airways 7536 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:41 | British Airways 7504 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:40 | British Airways 7596 | Kalispell (FCA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:50 | British Airways 7576 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:49 | British Airways 7520 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | British Airways 4635 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:22 | British Airways 2992 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:49 | British Airways 2947 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:40 | British Airways 975 | Hamburg (HAM) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | British Airways 4636 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | British Airways 49 | London (LHR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | British Airways 4631 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:20 | British Airways 6002 | Helsinki (HEL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:05 | British Airways 7554 | Victoria (YYJ) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202515:54 | British Airways 7606 | Las Vegas (LAS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:40 | British Airways 7577 | Seattle (SEA) Medford (MFR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:35 | British Airways 7563 | Seattle (SEA) Eugene (EUG) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:35 | British Airways 7551 | Seattle (SEA) Salt Lake City (SLC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:20 | British Airways 6149 | Dublin (DUB) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:18 | British Airways 5711 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:08 | British Airways 5052 | Minneapolis (MSP) Dallas (DFW) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:54 | British Airways 7512 | Bozeman (BZN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:30 | British Airways 3439 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:21 | British Airways 7553 | Seattle (SEA) Victoria (YYJ) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202514:20 | British Airways 6245 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:15 | British Airways 4646 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:06 | British Airways 6423 | Reno (RNO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:55 | British Airways 4622 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:37 | British Airways 5055 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:55 | British Airways 4616 | Tokyo (HND) Okinawa (OKA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:44 | British Airways 7566 | Edmonton (YEG) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202511:35 | British Airways 2994 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:10 | British Airways 7506 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:30 | British Airways 6244 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:00 | British Airways 4606 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:55 | British Airways 3435 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:38 | British Airways 7518 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:30 | British Airways 4627 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202523:02 | British Airways 7541 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202521:50 | British Airways 6092 | Tokyo (HND) Helsinki (HEL) | cancelled | Refunds |
07.05.202520:55 | British Airways 2407 | Dallas (DFW) Mobile (MOB) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202520:25 | British Airways 7565 | Seattle (SEA) Juneau (JNU) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:59 | British Airways 7519 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:55 | British Airways 7503 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:42 | British Airways 7536 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:20 | British Airways 4600 | London (LHR) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:00 | British Airways 3446 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:41 | British Airways 7504 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:40 | British Airways 7596 | Kalispell (FCA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:00 | British Airways 7572 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | British Airways 7511 | Seattle (SEA) Fairbanks (FAI) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:56 | British Airways 7588 | Pasco (PSC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:55 | British Airways 6422 | Seattle (SEA) Reno (RNO) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:50 | British Airways 7576 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:34 | British Airways 5709 | Tampa (TPA) Philadelphia (PHL) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:15 | British Airways 4027 | Glasgow (GLA) Islay (ILY) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:49 | British Airways 2947 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:30 | British Airways 4631 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:15 | British Airways 7591 | Seattle (SEA) Pasco (PSC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:09 | British Airways 6545 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:00 | British Airways 7538 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202515:58 | British Airways 7593 | Seattle (SEA) Redmond (RDM) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202515:51 | British Airways 2993 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202515:30 | British Airways 7550 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:30 | British Airways 3439 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:25 | British Airways 7539 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:06 | British Airways 6423 | Reno (RNO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:00 | British Airways 4626 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:00 | British Airways 4610 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:30 | British Airways 4602 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:55 | British Airways 4642 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:55 | British Airways 4622 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:35 | British Airways 6246 | Bulawayo (BUQ) Johannesburg (JNB) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:20 | British Airways 4607 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:35 | British Airways 2994 | Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:50 | British Airways 3434 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:30 | British Airways 2161 | London (LGW) Islamabad (ISB) | cancelled | Refunds |
07.05.202510:30 | British Airways 6244 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:20 | British Airways 3436 | Okayama (OKJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:05 | British Airways 3441 | Tokyo (HND) Nagasaki (NGS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:45 | British Airways 4640 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:40 | British Airways 4608 | London (LHR) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:38 | British Airways 7518 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
