One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often organized by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, under which you might be entitled to 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 any passenger is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to European Regulation 261:
- The airline needs to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to select one of the following 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 choose an alternative flight, 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 Enter Air Strike Compensation
Frequently, Enter Air strikes involve their employees. These could be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or other essential staff. 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 encountered due to the strike.
It is also essential 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 happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, thus 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.
However, you need to be aware that each incident is unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
Enter Air Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the requirements and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Enter Air Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for passengers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt travelers’ 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 because of a strike, you are eligible for compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
When considering the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical factors into account: the distance of the flight and the delay length they experience. It is important to understand these factors, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you are entitled to. In the following, you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you may get.
| 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 |
Enter Air Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. According to EU 261, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. It’s important to know that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline informed 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 is entitled to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This flight must meet the conditions enumerated 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 fully depends on 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 Enter Air Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers every flight departing from airports in the EU, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from non-EU countries when operated by airlines based in the EU. The regulation also covers flights to and from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The table below shows which Enter Air flights are covered by EU Regulation 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Enter Air Strike Compensation
If you’ve experienced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these situations on Enter Air flights have a right to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We understand the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort to get you 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 | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
27.05.202510:50 | Enter Air | Krakow (KRK) Rhodes (RHO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202509:30 | Enter Air | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202521:35 | Enter Air | Heraklion (HER) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202516:40 | Enter Air | Zurich (BSL) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202515:00 | Enter Air | Vienna (VIE) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202511:30 | Enter Air | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dresden (DRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202518:25 | Enter Air | Leon (LEN) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202515:00 | Enter Air | Vienna (VIE) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202514:15 | Enter Air | Zurich (BSL) Puerto del Rosario (FUE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202510:40 | Enter Air | Rhodes (RHO) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202511:20 | Enter Air 7103 | Warsaw (WAW) Boa Vista (BVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
22.05.202507:25 | Enter Air | Manchester (MAN) Santander (SDR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202517:00 | Enter Air | Chisinau (RMO) Katowice (KTW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202516:30 | Enter Air | Deauville (DOL) Dole (DLE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
21.05.202511:00 | Enter Air | Valladolid (VLL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202517:00 | Enter Air 550 | Bari (BRI) London (STN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202515:00 | Enter Air 568 | Budapest (BUD) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.05.202514:10 | Enter Air | Katowice (KTW) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202518:30 | Enter Air | Debrecen (DEB) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202517:15 | Enter Air 7104 | Boa Vista (BVC) Canary (TFS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202516:15 | Enter Air | Warsaw (WAW) Debrecen (DEB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202513:15 | Enter Air 512 | Helsinki (HEL) Longyearbyen (LYR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202511:20 | Enter Air 7103 | Warsaw (WAW) Boa Vista (BVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.05.202508:00 | Enter Air | Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) Tours (TUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202512:10 | Enter Air | Faro (FAO) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.05.202508:50 | Enter Air | Berlin (BER) Eindhoven (EIN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.05.202514:25 | Enter Air | Rotterdam (RTM) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
09.05.202516:30 | Enter Air | Katowice (KTW) Debrecen (DEB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
09.05.202513:00 | Enter Air | Wroclaw (WRO) Rhodes (RHO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
09.05.202511:20 | Enter Air 7103 | Warsaw (WAW) Boa Vista (BVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
09.05.202510:30 | Enter Air 4992 | Istanbul (ADB) Wroclaw (WRO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
09.05.202509:00 | Enter Air | Hanover (HAJ) Zagreb (ZAG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
07.05.202514:25 | Enter Air | Brussels (BRU) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
05.05.202509:15 | Enter Air | Debrecen (DEB) Poznan (POZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
04.05.202518:10 | Enter Air 7029 | Krakow (KRK) Antalya (AYT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
04.05.202514:30 | Enter Air | Munich (MUC) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
04.05.202511:00 | Enter Air | Valladolid (VLL) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
03.05.202518:55 | Enter Air 4881 | Lodz (LCJ) Antalya (AYT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
02.05.202516:00 | Enter Air 7104 | Boa Vista (BVC) Bologna (BLQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
02.05.202509:00 | Enter Air 7103 | Warsaw (WAW) Boa Vista (BVC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
01.05.202512:15 | Enter Air | Faro (FAO) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
30.04.202516:55 | Enter Air 5178 | Muscat (MCT) Katowice (KTW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
30.04.202515:25 | Enter Air 7927 | Katowice (KTW) Antalya (AYT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
30.04.202514:15 | Enter Air | Rotterdam (RTM) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
30.04.202511:00 | Enter Air 8300 | Budapest (BUD) Reykjavik (KEF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.04.202518:00 | Enter Air 4865 | Rzeszow (RZE) Marsa Alam (RMF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.04.202513:50 | Enter Air 868 | Rome (MXP) Valladolid (VLL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.04.202507:00 | Enter Air | Munich (MUC) Debrecen (DEB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
