One of the most common reasons for flight disruptions is flight strikes, which can be initiated by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you might be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Read on to find out how you can get compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261 is a European Union law that sets the rules for compensation and assistance for travelers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to European Regulation 261:
- The airline has to provide passengers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to choose 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 required to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Condor Strike Compensation
Often, Condor strikes involve their workers. These can 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 faced due to the strike.
It is also crucial 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. It is important to note if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, therefore 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.
However, 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 provide compensation.
Condor Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, you need to know about the requirements and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Condor Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for passengers. 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 crucial to know that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours due to a strike, you are entitled to compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
When assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical facts into account: the distance of the flight and the delay length they experience. 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. Below you can find a table with the amounts of compensation you may 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 |
Condor Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. According to EU Regulation 261, you are eligible for 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 14 days before your travel.
Nevertheless, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, 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 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 have a right to 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 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 Condor Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers all flights departing from airports in the EU, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU when operated by EU airlines. It also applies to flights to and from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which Condor 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 Condor Strike Compensation
If you’ve experienced flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Passengers who encounter any of these situations on Condor flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this 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 handle the rest. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202514:50 | Condor 6564 | Hamburg (HAM) Jerez De La Frontera (XRY) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:00 | Condor 1644 | Hamburg (HAM) Rhodes (RHO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:25 | Condor 5176 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:58 | Condor 5192 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:39 | Condor 5062 | Seattle (SEA) Las Vegas (LAS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:30 | Condor 5242 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:33 | Condor 5263 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:00 | Condor 5028 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:10 | Condor 5052 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:59 | Condor 5279 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (SMF) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202519:55 | Condor 5079 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:10 | Condor 5046 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202518:07 | Condor 5072 | Seattle (SEA) Phoenix (PHX) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | Condor 5077 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | Condor 5272 | Seattle (SEA) Fairbanks (FAI) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:59 | Condor 5140 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:55 | Condor 5196 | Seattle (SEA) Reno (RNO) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:40 | Condor 5177 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202517:05 | Condor 2033 | Seattle (SEA) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202516:49 | Condor 5053 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:41 | Condor 5165 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:00 | Condor 5026 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:54 | Condor 5141 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:30 | Condor 5242 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:33 | Condor 5263 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202505:40 | Condor 142 | Frankfurt (FRA) Antalya (AYT) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:00 | Condor 5042 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202519:05 | Condor 5700 | Vancouver (YVR) Kelowna (YLW) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:40 | Condor 5177 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:29 | Condor 5068 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:20 | Condor 5065 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202515:10 | Condor 5719 | Kelowna (YLW) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202514:41 | Condor 5165 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:45 | Condor 2032 | Frankfurt (FRA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202512:00 | Condor 1524 | Stuttgart (STR) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:48 | Condor 5071 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:30 | Condor 5242 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:33 | Condor 5263 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:25 | Condor 5267 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:00 | Condor 5028 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:00 | Condor 5238 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202508:13 | Condor 5054 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:59 | Condor 5279 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (SMF) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Condor 5046 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:07 | Condor 5072 | Seattle (SEA) Phoenix (PHX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:03 | Condor 5225 | Seattle (SEA) Dallas (DFW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:59 | Condor 5272 | Seattle (SEA) Fairbanks (FAI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:59 | Condor 5077 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:29 | Condor 5068 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:05 | Condor 2033 | Seattle (SEA) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:49 | Condor 5053 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:50 | Condor 4087 | Frankfurt (FRA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:35 | Condor | Heraklion (HER) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:45 | Condor 2032 | Frankfurt (FRA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:25 | Condor 5176 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | Condor 1695 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:57 | Condor 5285 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:35 | Condor 1456 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Puerto del Rosario (FUE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:54 | Condor 5141 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:30 | Condor 5242 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:33 | Condor 5263 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:20 | Condor 5245 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:20 | Condor 5207 | Seattle (SEA) Denver (DEN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:15 | Condor 5164 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:59 | Condor 5058 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:14 | Condor 5061 | Las Vegas (LAS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:29 | Condor 5064 | Seattle (SEA) Las Vegas (LAS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:10 | Condor 5046 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:59 | Condor 5140 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:40 | Condor 5177 | Seattle (SEA) Spokane (GEG) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:29 | Condor 5068 | New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:20 | Condor 2500 | Berlin (BER) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:59 | Condor 5000 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:49 | Condor 5053 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:50 | Condor 4087 | Frankfurt (FRA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:30 | Condor 1233 | Rhodes (RHO) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:45 | Condor 2032 | Frankfurt (FRA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:58 | Condor 5286 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:45 | Condor 1428 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Canary (TFS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:35 | Condor 1434 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Las Palmas (LPA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:00 | Condor 5026 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:55 | Condor 3654 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Genova (GOA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:54 | Condor 5141 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:30 | Condor 5242 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | Condor | Samos (SMI) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | Condor 1623 | Rhodes (RHO) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:55 | Condor 139 | Agadir (AGA) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:25 | Condor 5267 | San Diego (SAN) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:15 | Condor 1515 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:10 | Condor 5185 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202508:00 | Condor 5192 | Los Angeles (SMF) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202519:59 | Condor 5058 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202519:59 | Condor 5278 | Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles (SMF) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202519:59 | Condor 5142 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202519:55 | Condor 5079 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202519:50 | Condor 5186 | Seattle (SEA) Salt Lake City (SLC) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202518:29 | Condor 5064 | Seattle (SEA) Las Vegas (LAS) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202518:10 | Condor 5046 | Seattle (SEA) Portland (PDX) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202517:59 | Condor 5140 | Seattle (SEA) San Diego (SAN) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202517:59 | Condor 5077 | Seattle (SEA) Anchorage (ANC) | delayed | Refunds |
