One of the most common reasons for flight interruptions is flight strikes, which can be initiated by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of European Union Regulation 261, under which you may be qualified for Croatia Airlines 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 261/2004 is a European Union law that sets the rules for assistance and compensation 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 needs to provide passengers with information about their rights;
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to choose one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rerouting to the final destination under similar conditions. To receive a Croatia Airlines refund, passengers must have a confirmed reservation;
- 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 between 250 to 600 euros per passenger.
When You Are Entitled to Croatia Airlines Strike Compensation
Often, Croatia Airlines strikes involve their staff. These can be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or other essential personnel. As you now know, you have the right to claim compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you experienced 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 obliged to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, thus such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. As a result, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
However, you should understand that each incident is individual, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
Croatia Airlines Strike Compensation
Before claiming the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the conditions and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Croatia Airlines Strike Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours due to the Croatia Airlines strike, you may be eligible for compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU 261. Keep in mind that the amount of compensation is determined by the distance of the flight and the time of delay.
For more details on the amount of compensation, see the table below:
| 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 |
Croatia Airlines Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
If your flight was cancelled and the airline informed you less than 14 days before your scheduled travel, you could receive compensation of up to €600 under EU 261. However, in some cases, the airline might not have to pay compensation if it provides an alternative flight to your final destination that satisfies certain 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. Take a look at the table below for additional information:
| 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 Croatia Airlines Flights Are Covered by EU261?
The EU261 regulation covers every flight departing from EU airports, 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/from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The following table shows which Croatia Airlines 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 Croatia Airlines Strike Compensation
If you’ve experienced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how annoying it can be.
Travelers who encounter any of these situations have a right to claim Croatia Airlines compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details including 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 know the EU laws well and will do our best 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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202615:00 | Croatia Airlines 5451 | (HAM) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:50 | Croatia Airlines 5710 | (BRU) (LIS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:35 | Croatia Airlines 5458 | (FRA) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202608:10 | Croatia Airlines 486 | (ZAG) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202607:10 | Croatia Airlines 5495 | (ARN) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:55 | Croatia Airlines 456 | (ZAG) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:30 | Croatia Airlines 5409 | (DUS) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202606:15 | Croatia Airlines 5477 | (ARN) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202621:30 | Croatia Airlines 5432 | (MUC) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202618:05 | Croatia Airlines 4456 | (ZAG) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202617:40 | Croatia Airlines 5473 | (BER) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:00 | Croatia Airlines 380 | (SPU) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:25 | Croatia Airlines 5337 | (CTA) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:20 | Croatia Airlines 5325 | (BRI) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:15 | Croatia Airlines 675 | (PUY) (ZAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:15 | Croatia Airlines 5321 | (VCE) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:00 | Croatia Airlines 5333 | (FLR) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:15 | Croatia Airlines 5711 | (LIS) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:00 | Croatia Airlines 5806 | (CPH) (SIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202610:45 | Croatia Airlines 5462 | (FRA) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202609:40 | Croatia Airlines 5461 | (BER) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:20 | Croatia Airlines 674 | (ZAD) (PUY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:50 | Croatia Airlines 5203 | (GVA) (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:20 | Croatia Airlines 5553 | (OSL) (VIE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:10 | Croatia Airlines 674 | (ZAG) (ZAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202611:55 | Croatia Airlines 5200 | (ZRH) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202610:30 | Croatia Airlines 457 | (BRU) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202606:55 | Croatia Airlines 456 | (ZAG) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202601:30 | Croatia Airlines 5815 | (SIN) (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202617:20 | Croatia Airlines 5314 | (FCO) (GOA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202615:30 | Croatia Airlines 5364 | (MUC) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202612:00 | Croatia Airlines 5806 | (CPH) (SIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202611:45 | Croatia Airlines 5466 | (FRA) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202611:00 | Croatia Airlines 5363 | (BER) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202611:00 | Croatia Airlines 5360 | (MUC) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202610:50 | Croatia Airlines 4409 | (BER) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202609:45 | Croatia Airlines 5462 | (FRA) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202609:45 | Croatia Airlines 5940 | (FRA) (YUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202600:25 | Croatia Airlines 5813 | (SIN) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:35 | Croatia Airlines 5316 | (FCO) (TRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:30 | Croatia Airlines 5432 | (MUC) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202621:15 | Croatia Airlines 5476 | (FRA) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:35 | Croatia Airlines 4675 | (MUC) (ZAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202615:05 | Croatia Airlines 5900 | (ZAG) (AMS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:05 | Croatia Airlines 5255 | (PUY) (OSI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202612:45 | Croatia Airlines 5901 | (AMS) (ZAG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
02.01.202612:45 | Croatia Airlines 5850 | (ZAG) (WAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202612:15 | Croatia Airlines 658 | (ZAG) (SPU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202611:30 | Croatia Airlines 487 | (ARN) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202611:20 | Croatia Airlines 471 | (CDG) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202610:35 | Croatia Airlines 4437 | (MUC) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202609:50 | Croatia Airlines 5438 | (ZAG) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202609:30 | Croatia Airlines 417 | (FRA) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:45 | Croatia Airlines 460 | (ZAG) (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:40 | Croatia Airlines 4436 | (ZAG) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202608:10 | Croatia Airlines 5439 | (MUC) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:50 | Croatia Airlines 651 | (SPU) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:40 | Croatia Airlines 661 | (DBV) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202619:50 | Croatia Airlines 5862 | (FRA) (WAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202615:00 | Croatia Airlines 5333 | (FLR) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202612:45 | Croatia Airlines 5359 | (IST) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202611:20 | Croatia Airlines 471 | (CDG) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202611:20 | Croatia Airlines 451 | (AMS) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202611:20 | Croatia Airlines 481 | (CPH) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202611:05 | Croatia Airlines 461 | (ZRH) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202610:35 | Croatia Airlines 4437 | (MUC) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202609:05 | Croatia Airlines 416 | (ZAG) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202608:45 | Croatia Airlines 480 | (ZAG) (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202608:40 | Croatia Airlines 4436 | (ZAG) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202608:35 | Croatia Airlines 460 | (ZAG) (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202608:25 | Croatia Airlines 450 | (ZAG) (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202606:40 | Croatia Airlines 661 | (DBV) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202520:00 | Croatia Airlines 664 | (ZAG) (DBV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202511:50 | Croatia Airlines 5439 | (MUC) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202511:40 | Croatia Airlines 5339 | (CTA) (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202511:30 | Croatia Airlines 487 | (ARN) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202511:20 | Croatia Airlines 451 | (AMS) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202511:20 | Croatia Airlines 481 | (CPH) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202511:05 | Croatia Airlines 461 | (ZRH) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202510:30 | Croatia Airlines 457 | (BRU) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202509:30 | Croatia Airlines 417 | (FRA) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202509:05 | Croatia Airlines 416 | (ZAG) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202508:10 | Croatia Airlines 486 | (ZAG) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202506:55 | Croatia Airlines 410 | (ZAG) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202506:55 | Croatia Airlines 456 | (ZAG) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202506:40 | Croatia Airlines 661 | (DBV) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202521:00 | Croatia Airlines 664 | (ZAG) (DBV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202519:25 | Croatia Airlines 5852 | (VIE) (WAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202519:25 | Croatia Airlines 419 | (FRA) (DBV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:55 | Croatia Airlines 5433 | (BER) (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:45 | Croatia Airlines 5470 | (FRA) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:40 | Croatia Airlines 5473 | (BER) (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:05 | Croatia Airlines 4408 | (ZAG) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202518:00 | Croatia Airlines 5864 | (ZAG) (WAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202512:45 | Croatia Airlines 5466 | (FRA) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202510:30 | Croatia Airlines 457 | (BRU) (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202506:55 | Croatia Airlines 456 | (ZAG) (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202522:00 | Croatia Airlines 342 | (ZAG) (SJJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202521:30 | Croatia Airlines 5432 | (MUC) (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202521:25 | Croatia Airlines 5494 | (MUC) (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
