Flight cancellations or delays due to an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. However, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261/2004 regulation. This regulation establishes the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers during airline strikes. In this article, we will look at your rights as a passenger and the steps to seek compensation from the airline.
When Are You Entitled to China Eastern Airlines Strike Compensation?
EU Regulation 261/2004 protects passengers affected by airline strikes. This regulation 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 problems, consequently, the airline is responsible for them.
It is essential to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Certain strikes may fall under the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by baggage handlers, fire crews, ground personnel, etc. In the event of disruptions caused by these ground crew members, the chances of obtaining compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to identify exactly which staff is involved in the strike. This directly affects your right to compensation.
Flight Cancellation Compensation
In cases of flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline must inform passengers of the cancellation at least 14 days before the scheduled departure. If the airline fails to notify you within the specified period, it is obliged to pay compensation to travelers in the amount of up to 600 euros.
It is important to note that the airline is not obligated to pay 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 might 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
Under the EU261 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you reach your final destination more than three hours later than scheduled, you are eligible for 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 is based 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 China Eastern Airlines Strike Compensation
When a travel disruption occurs, passengers may be entitled to compensation, but certain criteria must be met. It is crucial to understand these requirements to effectively manage the compensation process:
- Your flight must be covered by the EU261 regulation. This applies to all flights leaving from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also covers flights arriving in the EU, but only when handled by an EU-based airline.
- A flight cancellation or delay 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 14 days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You must have a confirmed reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a valid booking and all necessary travel documents ready (passport, visas).
- You need to get to the airport on time. Check-in within the specified time by the airline. If a time isn’t specified, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to maintain eligibility for compensation.
In case you believe you meet these criteria following a China Eastern Airlines strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and communicate directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is the first step to potentially obtaining compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim China Eastern Airlines Strike Compensation
Dealing with delayed or cancelled flights due to strikes is always frustrating. Such situations can ruin not just your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, follow these steps:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details such as 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 thoroughly and will make every effort to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Following these steps, obtain the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers need to 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
When the flight delay is 2+ hours, the airline is required to provide affected passengers with certain services to reduce discomfort. Some of the basic services are free beverages and meals. In addition to this, the affected passengers have a right to make 2 calls and send faxes, or e-mails for free.
Rebooking or Refunds
If your flight gets cancelled or delayed by 5+ hours, you can request 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.01.202612:05 | China Eastern Airlines 3948 | (BAV) (CKG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.01.202607:35 | China Eastern Airlines 3949 | (CKG) (BAV) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.01.202606:30 | China Eastern Airlines 4036 | (ABX) (SYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202623:05 | China Eastern Airlines 4501 | (ACX) (CKG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202622:40 | China Eastern Airlines 1653 | (AMS) (ABZ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202622:00 | China Eastern Airlines 6312 | (CAN) (PKX) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202621:30 | China Eastern Airlines 2122 | (PKX) (XIY) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202621:25 | China Eastern Airlines 9152 | (FOC) (YNT) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202621:15 | China Eastern Airlines 4515 | (AAT) (YIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202621:05 | China Eastern Airlines 4501 | (BHY) (ACX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202620:55 | China Eastern Airlines 4235 | (HGH) (BAV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202620:50 | China Eastern Airlines 1843 | (AMS) (BCN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202620:35 | China Eastern Airlines 4665 | (PKX) (JJN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202619:55 | China Eastern Airlines 2306 | (CAN) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202619:35 | China Eastern Airlines 893 | (LHW) (KMG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202619:00 | China Eastern Airlines 8355 | (PVG) (WUT) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202619:00 | China Eastern Airlines 6113 | (PKX) (KHN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:30 | China Eastern Airlines 8254 | (DSN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:30 | China Eastern Airlines 8254 | (DSN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:00 | China Eastern Airlines 3742 | (PVG) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:00 | China Eastern Airlines 8151 | (PKX) (XNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202618:00 | China Eastern Airlines 9151 | (YNT) (FOC) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:45 | China Eastern Airlines 8030 | (CSX) (DSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:35 | China Eastern Airlines 5590 | (NDG) (TAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:25 | China Eastern Airlines 8229 | (PKX) (SHA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:25 | China Eastern Airlines 9116 | (YTY) (DSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:00 | China Eastern Airlines 4971 | (AGP) (MAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202617:00 | China Eastern Airlines 6622 | (TYN) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:55 | China Eastern Airlines 8528 | (DSN) (WUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:50 | China Eastern Airlines 4376 | (DMM) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:50 | China Eastern Airlines 2417 | (JGN) (LHW) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:50 | China Eastern Airlines 4423 | (BCN) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:40 | China Eastern Airlines 4269 | (SHF) (KRL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1668 | (BER) (CDG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:30 | China Eastern Airlines 4664 | (JJN) (PKX) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1637 | (AMS) (BER) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1638 | (BER) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:20 | China Eastern Airlines 2355 | (XIY) (KRL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:20 | China Eastern Airlines 5527 | (PVG) (YNT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:10 | China Eastern Airlines 9114 | (TAO) (DSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202616:05 | China Eastern Airlines 6633 | (TFU) (HFE) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:50 | China Eastern Airlines 4814 | (WUH) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:50 | China Eastern Airlines 4352 | (HRB) (XUZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:40 | China Eastern Airlines 8236 | (YIW) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:40 | China Eastern Airlines 1719 | (HAM) (CDG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:15 | China Eastern Airlines 3235 | (TFU) (KRL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202615:10 | China Eastern Airlines 4968 | (MAD) (BCN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:55 | China Eastern Airlines 6311 | (PKX) (CAN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:45 | China Eastern Airlines 1838 | (BRU) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:45 | China Eastern Airlines 6184 | (HGH) (TFU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:45 | China Eastern Airlines 1610 | (HAM) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:35 | China Eastern Airlines 6469 | (HFE) (TAO) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:35 | China Eastern Airlines 1830 | (DUS) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:30 | China Eastern Airlines 2412 | (LHW) (JGN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:30 | China Eastern Airlines 9044 | (DSN) (KHN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:30 | China Eastern Airlines 9067 | (HFE) (YNT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:30 | China Eastern Airlines 9115 | (DSN) (YTY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:25 | China Eastern Airlines 1841 | (AMS) (BCN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:25 | China Eastern Airlines 1604 | (BER) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:25 | China Eastern Airlines 2587 | (WUH) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:20 | China Eastern Airlines 8029 | (DSN) (CSX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:15 | China Eastern Airlines 8527 | (WUH) (DSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:10 | China Eastern Airlines 4999 | (TLV) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:05 | China Eastern Airlines 3853 | (HGH) (LFQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:00 | China Eastern Airlines 3405 | (CKG) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:50 | China Eastern Airlines 5388 | (SWA) (YNT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:50 | China Eastern Airlines 4386 | (BEY) (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:45 | China Eastern Airlines 1669 | (CDG) (BER) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:45 | China Eastern Airlines 1849 | (AMS) (VLC) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:40 | China Eastern Airlines 9698 | (HGH) (DLU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:30 | China Eastern Airlines 8632 | (HND) (SHA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1837 | (AMS) (BRU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:30 | China Eastern Airlines 8364 | (LHW) (SHA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:25 | China Eastern Airlines 1898 | (DUB) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:25 | China Eastern Airlines 3475 | (CKG) (CAN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:20 | China Eastern Airlines 5528 | (YNT) (PVG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:15 | China Eastern Airlines 3493 | (CKG) (SZX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:15 | China Eastern Airlines 5430 | (CKG) (PVG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:10 | China Eastern Airlines 8098 | (HUZ) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202613:00 | China Eastern Airlines 6086 | (HKG) (TYN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:55 | China Eastern Airlines 1654 | (ABZ) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:45 | China Eastern Airlines 5536 | (SHA) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:45 | China Eastern Airlines 6308 | (CAN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:45 | China Eastern Airlines 6378 | (SYX) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:40 | China Eastern Airlines 8565 | (WNZ) (YNT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:40 | China Eastern Airlines 5860 | (HGH) (JHG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:35 | China Eastern Airlines 6182 | (HGH) (TFU) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:20 | China Eastern Airlines 1824 | (FLR) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:15 | China Eastern Airlines 8991 | (JED) (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:05 | China Eastern Airlines 2372 | (KWL) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:00 | China Eastern Airlines 1602 | (BER) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:00 | China Eastern Airlines 6469 | (CKG) (HFE) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202612:00 | China Eastern Airlines 6499 | (TNA) (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:50 | China Eastern Airlines 1832 | (TRN) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:40 | China Eastern Airlines 8166 | (AKA) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1580 | (DUS) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:30 | China Eastern Airlines 1800 | (ARN) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:30 | China Eastern Airlines 4688 | (PKX) (CSX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:20 | China Eastern Airlines 1608 | (HAM) (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:15 | China Eastern Airlines 1904 | (BSL) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
