Flight cancellations or delays due to airline strikes can be annoying, but there is good news for travelers. There is a law called EU 261/2004 that protects you. It says that airlines must issue compensation if your flight is delayed or cancelled as a result of a strike. In this article, we will clarify what EU261 is and how it can help you.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
Now let’s focus on the particulars of EU Regulation 261/2004. In the following sections, you will learn about your eligibility for compensation and what benefits you can expect in case of a flight disruption.
Right to Compensation
The European Union regulation states that if you are protected by EU 261, you are entitled to seek compensation if a wildcat or planned strike of the airline’s workers disrupts your flight. Notably, such situations do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” i.e., those beyond the airline’s control.
Corendon Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
In line with EU Regulation 261, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 if your flight is cancelled and the airline does not notify you about the cancellation within 14 days before your scheduled travel date.
However, as is frequently the case, there are exceptions you should be aware of. In particular, the airline has a right to refuse compensation if they choose to offer you an alternative flight. Though this flight must also meet specific requirements:
- If your flight is over 3,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 4 hours;
- If your flight is 1,500-3,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 3 hours;
- If your flight is less than 1,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 2 hours.
If you agreed to the alternative flight provided by the airline but reached your final destination later than you were supposed to, you are still eligible to claim compensation.
The key factors that affect the amount of compensation are the flight distance and the duration of the delay. See the table below for compensation amounts:
| 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 |
Corendon Airlines Flight Delay Compensation
Delays caused by airline strikes of any duration can be frustrating and may seriously affect your plans. You may be eligible for compensation if the flight delay caused by an airline strike lasts three or more hours.
Concerning the possible compensation amount that passengers could be entitled to, there are two key factors to consider: the duration of the delay and the flight distance. See the table provided below for compensation amounts:
| 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 |
Ticket Refund or Alternative Transportation
In the rare cases when a passenger’s flight is delayed for 5 or more hours or cancelled, the passenger has more significant rights. You have two options to select from:
- You can refuse the cancelled or delayed flight and choose a full refund, meaning that you will also cancel your planned trip, and there won’t be a financial penalty for this.
- You can agree to use an alternative flight that the airline arranges for you.
As you can see, you have the right to select the option that meets your needs.
Right to Care
Besides flight compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight resulting from an airline strike, passengers also have the right to care. Therefore, the airline is required to provide passengers with meals, beverages, and the opportunity to make two phone calls, fax messages, and emails. If your flight is rescheduled for the next day, the airline is required to provide you with a hotel, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
Upgrading and Downgrading
In some instances, it occurs the airline may either upgrade or downgrade your flight’s class when providing an alternative flight. In these situations, you should understand specific rules and your rights:
In case of upgrading: if your class has been upgraded, you won’t have to pay extra for this benefit.
In case of downgrading: if your class is downgraded, the airline must reimburse you. Again, the compensation here entirely depends on the distance of the flight:
- 30% of the cost of the flights that are 1,500 km or less;
- 50% of the cost of t is an intra-EU flight over 1,500 km; also, if these are all other flights that are 1,500-3,500 km;
- 75% of the cost of the flight is 3,500 km and more.
These regulations apply to all flights inside the EU; besides, these regulations apply to flights that are either departing from or arriving in the European Union on airlines based in the EU.
When Are You Not Entitled to Compensation?
Unfortunately, you should be aware that in cases where the airline cannot influence or prevent the strike, there will be no compensation for passengers. Let’s take an example: any labor dispute can significantly affect aviation (such as a national labor or air traffic strike); however, such situations are not under an airline’s control, and it’s not its fault that this situation happens. Therefore, an airline is not obligated to pay compensation for disrupted flights.
Even though many cases of strikes are not covered by EU261 and are classified as “extraordinary circumstances”, this does not automatically mean that the airline will not provide compensation.
According to the ECJ ruling of 11 June 2020 (Case C-74/19), the airline must prove they have done everything possible to prevent a strike. If the airline cannot prove it, they are obliged to provide passengers compensation for flight disruptions.
Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?
EU Regulation 261 applies to all flights departing from European Union airports. It also applies to flights arriving in the EU if the airline is based in the EU. This includes airlines from EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
However, Corendon Airlines is not a European airline. Consequently, they don’t have to issue compensation if their flights operate outside the European Union. This is true even for their flights to the European Union if they start outside the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing from EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ❌ No |
How to Get Corendon Airlines Strike Compensation
Dealing with flight delays or cancellations due to strikes is always frustrating. Such situations can spoil 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 flight details such as 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 understand the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to secure your 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.11.202513:10 | Corendon Air 9490 | Jeddah (JED) Bursa (YEI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:00 | Corendon Air 687 | Hanover (HAJ) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:50 | Corendon Air 55 | Amritsar (ATQ) Dubai (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202520:10 | Corendon Air 8473 | Antalya (AYT) Saint Petersburg (LED) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202519:20 | Corendon Air 9185 | Antalya (AYT) Ekaterinburg (SVX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202503:00 | Corendon Air 56 | Dubai (DXB) Amritsar (ATQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202523:30 | Corendon Air 18 | Kochi (COK) Dubai (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202513:35 | Corendon Air 544 | Las Palmas (LPA) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202508:45 | Corendon Air 640 | Kolkata (CCU) Gawahati (GAU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:45 | Corendon Air 688 | Hurghada (HRG) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202515:00 | Corendon Air 6551 | Berlin (BER) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202513:50 | Corendon Air 542 | Puerto del Rosario (FUE) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202511:45 | Corendon Air 9731 | Stuttgart (STR) Kos (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202510:00 | Corendon Air 6552 | Hurghada (HRG) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202508:00 | Corendon Air 9617 | Antalya (AYT) Tyumen (TJM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.11.202500:20 | Corendon Air 9906 | Jeddah (JED) Gaziantep (GZT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202523:50 | Corendon Air 7881 | Antalya (AYT) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202522:00 | Corendon Air 73 | Hanover (HAJ) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202519:30 | Corendon Air 9042 | Antalya (AYT) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202516:00 | Corendon Air 9031 | Antalya (AYT) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202517:45 | Corendon Air 980 | Hanover (HAJ) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202515:30 | Corendon Air 6221 | Antalya (AYT) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202514:25 | Corendon Air 979 | Heraklion (HER) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202510:15 | Corendon Air 2066 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202508:50 | Corendon Air 1862 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202514:45 | Corendon Air 9888 | Hanover (HAJ) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202511:00 | Corendon Air 9145 | Antalya (AYT) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202510:35 | Corendon Air 122 | Antalya (AYT) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202509:20 | Corendon Air | Heraklion (HER) Cologne (CGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202505:00 | Corendon Air 2051 | Hanover (HAJ) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202518:25 | Corendon Air 471 | Groningen (GRQ) Rotterdam (RTM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202506:00 | Corendon Air 7071 | Brussels (BRU) Kos (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202520:15 | Corendon Air 2020 | Antalya (AYT) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202519:20 | Corendon Air 8185 | Antalya (AYT) Ekaterinburg (SVX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202518:35 | Corendon Air 2094 | Rhodes (RHO) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202512:40 | Corendon Air 1002 | Cologne (CGN) Puerto del Rosario (FUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202522:00 | Corendon Air 424 | Heraklion (HER) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202518:45 | Corendon Air 426 | Rhodes (RHO) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202516:00 | Corendon Air 5707 | Antalya (AYT) Rostock-laage (RLG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202512:00 | Corendon Air 9883 | Antalya (AYT) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202509:25 | Corendon Air 2026 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202508:25 | Corendon Air 1818 | Cologne (CGN) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202523:55 | Corendon Air 1133 | Antalya (AYT) Paderborn (PAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202513:15 | Corendon Air 1015 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202511:20 | Corendon Air 182 | Manchester (MAN) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202519:00 | Corendon Air | London (LGW) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202514:00 | Corendon Air 7891 | Hanover (HAJ) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202513:45 | Corendon Air 2071 | Hanover (HAJ) Puerto del Rosario (FUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202511:30 | Corendon Air 2074 | Kerkyra (CFU) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202510:20 | Corendon Air 5173 | Amsterdam (AMS) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202510:20 | Corendon Air 8119 | Antalya (AYT) Birmingham (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202510:15 | Corendon Air 2078 | Heraklion (HER) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202522:55 | Corendon Air 6133 | Antalya (AYT) Paderborn (PAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202519:20 | Corendon Air 6410 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202518:45 | Corendon Air 4062 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dusseldorf (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:30 | Corendon Air 6221 | Antalya (AYT) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:25 | Corendon Air 9861 | Alanya (GZP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202513:50 | Corendon Air 671 | Antalya (AYT) Rotterdam (RTM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202521:00 | Corendon Air 8067 | Antalya (AYT) Ufa (UFA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202521:00 | Corendon Air 1848 | Amsterdam (AMS) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.10.202521:40 | Corendon Air 2071 | Hanover (HAJ) Diyarbakir (DIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202519:55 | Corendon Air 1820 | Cologne (CGN) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202516:40 | Corendon Air 123 | Hanover (HAJ) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202514:40 | Corendon Air 2271 | Hanover (HAJ) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202514:30 | Corendon Air 433 | Hanover (HAJ) Kos (KGS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202514:15 | Corendon Air 2049 | Hanover (HAJ) Puerto del Rosario (FUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202513:30 | Corendon Air 482 | Manchester (MAN) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202512:25 | Corendon Air 1045 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202511:30 | Corendon Air 4286 | Berlin (BER) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.10.202511:15 | Corendon Air 2052 | Heraklion (HER) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202519:35 | Corendon Air 2094 | Rhodes (RHO) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202519:00 | Corendon Air 1036 | Heraklion (HER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202517:25 | Corendon Air 343 | Amsterdam (AMS) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202515:50 | Corendon Air 9334 | Paderborn (PAD) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202514:15 | Corendon Air 2093 | Hanover (HAJ) Rhodes (RHO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202510:10 | Corendon Air 374 | Berlin (BER) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.10.202503:05 | Corendon Air 4014 | Kayseri (ASR) Dusseldorf (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202514:25 | Corendon Air 202 | Kos (KGS) Amsterdam (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202514:10 | Corendon Air 2269 | Hanover (HAJ) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202511:40 | Corendon Air 4052 | Alanya (GZP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202509:35 | Corendon Air 410 | Heraklion (HER) Cologne (CGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202508:55 | Corendon Air 1818 | Cologne (CGN) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202508:15 | Corendon Air 249 | Amsterdam (AMS) Alanya (GZP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202502:30 | Corendon Air 2134 | Paderborn (PAD) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.10.202502:20 | Corendon Air 200 | N?rnberg (NUE) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202515:45 | Corendon Air 2013 | Hanover (HAJ) Rhodes (RHO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202515:00 | Corendon Air 1835 | Alanya (GZP) Aalborg (AAL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202514:10 | Corendon Air 2267 | Hanover (HAJ) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202513:35 | Corendon Air 122 | Antalya (AYT) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202512:20 | Corendon Air 2214 | Kos (KGS) N?rnberg (NUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202510:25 | Corendon Air 2016 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202506:00 | Corendon Air 6552 | Hurghada (HRG) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202503:40 | Corendon Air 1013 | Cologne (CGN) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.10.202503:30 | Corendon Air 100 | N?rnberg (NUE) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202516:40 | Corendon Air 7606 | Rhodes (RHO) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202516:20 | Corendon Air 723 | Amsterdam (AMS) Rhodes (RHO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202515:10 | Corendon Air 6194 | Hurghada (HRG) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202515:10 | Corendon Air 719 | Antalya (AYT) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202510:20 | Corendon Air 778 | London (LGW) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.10.202508:45 | Corendon Air 1073 | Cologne (CGN) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
