Discover Airlines Strike Compensation

Yurii Semikopenko
21.08.2024

One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often arranged by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, according to which you could be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.

Read on to find out how to obtain compensation and in which situations.

Your Passenger Rights

The good news is that every air traveler is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, under EU 261:

  • The airline has to provide passengers with information about their rights.
  • In case of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to choose one of these options: either a ticket refund or rerouting 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 decide to reroute, and it involves an overnight stay, the airline is obligated 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 Discover Airlines Strike Compensation

Often, Discover Airlines strikes involve their employees. These can be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, or other essential personnel. As you’re now aware, you can seek compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered due to the strike.

It is also crucial to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events beyond 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 happens, 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 are entitled to claim flight compensation.

Nonetheless, 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.

Discover Airlines Strike Compensation

Before claiming compensation for an airline strike, you need to know about the conditions and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.

Discover Airlines Strike Flight Delay Compensation

The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes travelers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is important to understand that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours due to a strike, you have the right to seek compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.

In evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical facts into account: the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. It’s essential 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 can get.

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Discover Airlines Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation

Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellation. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, 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 two weeks before your travel.

Nevertheless, there are always some exceptions to the rules, and here is the case. The airline has a right to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This alternative flight must meet the criteria listed below:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative 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 the destination point was still delayed, you have a right 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. Check the table below for more details:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

Which Discover Airlines Flights Are Covered by EU261?

EU261 regulation applies to every flight departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU if they are operated by EU airlines. The regulation also covers flights to/from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.

The table below shows which Discover Airlines flights are covered by EU Regulation 261:

ItineraryCovered by EU 261
Flights departing the EU airports✅ Covered
Flights arriving at the EU airports✅ Covered

How to Claim Discover Airlines Strike Compensation

If you have experienced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.

Travelers who encounter any of these issues on Discover Airlines flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:

  1. Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
  2. Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will make every effort to obtain your rightful compensation. You are only charged 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

30.03.202512:45

Eurowings

981

Hurghada (HRG)

Cologne (CGN)

delayed

Refunds

30.03.202511:50

Eurowings

8371

Arrecife (ACE)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

30.03.202511:50

Eurowings

261

Arrecife (ACE)

Cologne (CGN)

delayed

Refunds

30.03.202510:15

Eurowings

9861

Napoli (NAP)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

delayed

Refunds

30.03.202509:10

Eurowings

9982

Dusseldorf (DUS)

Hurghada (HRG)

delayed

Refunds

29.03.202516:55

Eurowings

2592

Stuttgart (STR)

Palma Mallorca (PMI)

delayed

Refunds

29.03.202514:35

Eurowings

6818

Palma Mallorca (PMI)

Saarbruecken (SCN)

delayed

Refunds

29.03.202514:15

Eurowings

2264

Stuttgart (STR)

Funchal (FNC)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202515:20

Eurowings

9042

Dusseldorf (DUS)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202514:15

Eurowings

8997

Erbil (EBL)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202514:00

Eurowings

8213

Stockholm (ARN)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202512:30

Eurowings

9365

Edinburgh (EDI)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202512:10

Eurowings

8230

Berlin (BER)

Helsinki (HEL)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202511:55

Eurowings

2001

Berlin (BER)

Stuttgart (STR)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202511:05

Eurowings

8981

Beirut (BEY)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202507:05

Eurowings

8996

Berlin (BER)

Erbil (EBL)

delayed

Refunds

28.03.202506:30

Eurowings

7976

Hamburg (HAM)

Erbil (EBL)

delayed

Refunds

26.03.202512:00

Eurowings

2582

Stuttgart (STR)

Palma Mallorca (PMI)

delayed

Refunds

26.03.202510:00

Eurowings

8003

Stuttgart (STR)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

Refunds

20.03.202517:50

Eurowings

9784

Dusseldorf (DUS)

Budapest (BUD)

delayed

Refunds

20.03.202507:10

Eurowings

9978

Dusseldorf (DUS)

Erbil (EBL)

delayed

Refunds

20.03.202505:35

Eurowings

3011

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Prague (PRG)

delayed

Refunds

19.03.202513:35

Eurowings

7044

Hamburg (HAM)

Stuttgart (STR)

delayed

Refunds

19.03.202510:30

Eurowings

7982

Hamburg (HAM)

Hurghada (HRG)

delayed

Refunds

17.03.202519:55

Eurowings

9337

Birmingham (BHX)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

delayed

Refunds

14.03.202508:45

Eurowings

5213

Manchester (MAN)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

delayed

Refunds

11.03.202508:30

Eurowings

7041

Stuttgart (STR)

Hamburg (HAM)

delayed

Refunds

11.03.202506:10

Eurowings

2278

Stuttgart (STR)

Erbil (EBL)

delayed

Refunds

10.03.202514:15

Eurowings

9733

Krakow (KRK)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

cancelled

Refunds

10.03.202511:50

Eurowings

9732

Dusseldorf (DUS)

Krakow (KRK)

cancelled

Refunds

08.03.202514:35

Eurowings

6818

Palma Mallorca (PMI)

Saarbruecken (SCN)

delayed

Refunds

03.03.202512:00

Eurowings

6971

Berlin (BER)

Dusseldorf (DUS)

cancelled

Refunds

03.03.202511:45

Eurowings

8290

Berlin (BER)

Canary (TFS)

delayed

Refunds

03.03.202507:40

Eurowings

7760

Hamburg (HAM)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Refunds

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