Flight delays or cancellations caused by an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261 regulation. This regulation outlines the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers when facing airline strikes. In this article, we will look at your rights as a passenger and the process of claiming compensation from the airline.
When Are You Entitled to Cathay Pacific Strike Compensation?
EU Regulation 261/2004 protects passengers affected by airline strikes. This legislation obliges the airline to pay compensation in case of a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational issues, as a result, the airline is responsible for them.
It is essential to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Some strikes may qualify for the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by cargo handlers, fire crews, ground staff, etc. When faced with disruptions resulting from these ground crew members, the chances of receiving compensation may be significantly reduced. It is essential to identify exactly which staff is involved in the strike. This directly influences your eligibility for compensation.
Flight Cancellation Compensation
In cases of flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline must notify 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 passengers in the amount of up to 600 euros.
It is crucial to note that the airline is not obligated to issue 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 could be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation is based on the duration of the delay and the distance of the flight, as displayed in the following table:
| 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 |
Flight Delay Compensation
According to the EU261/2004 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’s crucial to understand that the duration of the delay depends solely on when you arrive at 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 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 |
Requirements for Cathay Pacific Strike Compensation
When a flight disruption occurs, passengers may be eligible for compensation, but certain criteria must be met. It is crucial 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 applies to flights arriving in the EU, but only when handled by an EU-based airline.
- A flight delay or cancellation has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight has been delayed by 3 hours or more at the final destination, or it was cancelled with less than fourteen days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You are required to have a valid reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a valid booking and all essential travel documents ready (passport, visas).
- You need to get to the airport on time. Complete check-in by the specified time by your airline. If no specific time is provided, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to stay eligible for compensation.
If you believe you meet these criteria following a Cathay Pacific strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and get in touch directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is the first step to potentially receiving compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim Cathay Pacific Strike Compensation
Dealing with flight delays or cancellations due to strikes is always frustrating. Such situations can ruin not just your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To seek compensation for this inconvenience, take the following actions:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- 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 obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Following these steps, you will obtain the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers should know about certain services they can expect to receive from the airline in the event of a flight disruption. These services aim to reduce inconveniences and give some comfort to passengers during delays or cancellations. Remember that the services we are describing below are a part of the airline company’s duty to care for each passenger.
Right to Care
If the flight delay is two hours or more, the airline is obligated to provide affected passengers with certain services to reduce discomfort. Some of the basic services include free beverages and meals. Additionally, the affected passengers have a right to make 2 phone calls and send faxes, or emails for free.
Rebooking or Refunds
If your flight is cancelled or delayed by 5+ hours, you have the right to a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These options have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202519:50 | Cathay Pacific 6336 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:45 | Cathay Pacific 6360 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:30 | Cathay Pacific 6346 | Tokyo (HND) Obihiro (OBO) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:20 | Cathay Pacific 542 | Hong Kong (HKG) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:45 | Cathay Pacific 1841 | Madrid (MAD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:45 | Cathay Pacific 6389 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:00 | Cathay Pacific 6387 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:45 | Cathay Pacific 6337 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:40 | Cathay Pacific 6338 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:42 | Cathay Pacific 7515 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:45 | Cathay Pacific 6360 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:40 | Cathay Pacific 6328 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:55 | Cathay Pacific 6304 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Cathay Pacific 6340 | Tokyo (HND) Asahikawa (AKJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Cathay Pacific 6332 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:25 | Cathay Pacific 6342 | Tokyo (HND) Hakodate (HKD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:10 | Cathay Pacific 6344 | Tokyo (HND) Kushiro (KUH) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:40 | Cathay Pacific 7164 | Hamburg (HAM) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Cathay Pacific 6330 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:37 | Cathay Pacific 7583 | Minneapolis (MSP) (ORD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:05 | Cathay Pacific 543 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:55 | Cathay Pacific 6321 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:45 | Cathay Pacific 6343 | Hakodate (HKD) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:15 | Cathay Pacific 6707 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202508:37 | Cathay Pacific 7903 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:20 | Cathay Pacific 6362 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:10 | Cathay Pacific 6344 | Tokyo (HND) Kushiro (KUH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:30 | Cathay Pacific 7948 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:00 | Cathay Pacific 6387 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:50 | Cathay Pacific 6333 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:00 | Cathay Pacific 6347 | Obihiro (OBO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:55 | Cathay Pacific 6321 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:45 | Cathay Pacific 6327 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:45 | Cathay Pacific 6337 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202502:20 | Cathay Pacific 5629 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202501:35 | Cathay Pacific 9275 | Doha (DOH) Nairobi (NBO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202523:15 | Cathay Pacific 255 | Hong Kong (HKG) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:45 | Cathay Pacific 7065 | Kelowna (YLW) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:42 | Cathay Pacific 7515 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202519:59 | Cathay Pacific 7999 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202519:50 | Cathay Pacific 6336 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202519:45 | Cathay Pacific 6312 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202518:00 | Cathay Pacific 7864 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:00 | Cathay Pacific 7028 | Vancouver (YVR) Kelowna (YLW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:35 | Cathay Pacific 6386 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:54 | Cathay Pacific 7503 | Seattle (SEA) Dallas (DFW) | cancelled | Refunds |
06.05.202512:00 | Cathay Pacific 6361 | Aomori (AOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:55 | Cathay Pacific 6331 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:05 | Cathay Pacific 6341 | Asahikawa (AKJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:00 | Cathay Pacific 6347 | Obihiro (OBO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:00 | Cathay Pacific 7920 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:55 | Cathay Pacific 6321 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:45 | Cathay Pacific 6343 | Hakodate (HKD) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:45 | Cathay Pacific 6327 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202508:45 | Cathay Pacific 6337 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202508:40 | Cathay Pacific 6367 | Aomori (AOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202508:37 | Cathay Pacific 7903 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202508:13 | Cathay Pacific 7865 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202507:55 | Cathay Pacific 6318 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202507:40 | Cathay Pacific 6338 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:25 | Cathay Pacific 9082 | Townsville (TSV) Brisbane (BNE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:50 | Cathay Pacific 6336 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:50 | Cathay Pacific 6368 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:45 | Cathay Pacific 6312 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:40 | Cathay Pacific 6360 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:35 | Cathay Pacific 6144 | Hong Kong (HKG) Hangzhou (HGH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:20 | Cathay Pacific 6362 | Tokyo (HND) Hiroshima (HIJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:00 | Cathay Pacific 7864 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:40 | Cathay Pacific 9079 | Brisbane (BNE) Townsville (TSV) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:35 | Cathay Pacific 7185 | London (LHR) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:30 | Cathay Pacific 6346 | Tokyo (HND) Obihiro (OBO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:25 | Cathay Pacific 6342 | Tokyo (HND) Hakodate (HKD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:15 | Cathay Pacific 6316 | Tokyo (HND) Memanbetsu (MMB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:10 | Cathay Pacific 6344 | Tokyo (HND) Kushiro (KUH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:35 | Cathay Pacific 6386 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:30 | Cathay Pacific 6330 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:20 | Cathay Pacific 549 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:10 | Cathay Pacific 7189 | London (LHR) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:40 | Cathay Pacific 7900 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:55 | Cathay Pacific 6601 | Zurich (ZRH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:35 | Cathay Pacific 783 | Hong Kong (HKG) Denpasar (DPS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:30 | Cathay Pacific 6250 | Hong Kong (HKG) Wuxi (WUX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:00 | Cathay Pacific 6361 | Aomori (AOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:00 | Cathay Pacific 7802 | Melbourne (MEL) Santiago (SCL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:55 | Cathay Pacific 1876 | Madrid (MAD) Jerez De La Frontera (XRY) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:55 | Cathay Pacific 6331 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:00 | Cathay Pacific 6387 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:05 | Cathay Pacific 543 | Tokyo (HND) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:45 | Cathay Pacific 6327 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:25 | Cathay Pacific 6706 | Budapest (BUD) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:55 | Cathay Pacific 6707 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:37 | Cathay Pacific 7903 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:09 | Cathay Pacific 7858 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:00 | Cathay Pacific 7925 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (LAX) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:59 | Cathay Pacific 7924 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | Cathay Pacific 9203 | Hong Kong (HKG) Doha (DOH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:15 | Cathay Pacific 565 | Taipei (TPE) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:15 | Cathay Pacific 6308 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:10 | Cathay Pacific 603 | Hong Kong (HKG) Kathmandu (KTM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:40 | Cathay Pacific 6328 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
