Flight cancellations or delays due to an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are protected by EU261 regulation. This regulation establishes the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers during airline strikes. In this article, we will look at your rights as a passenger and the process of claiming compensation from the airline.
When Are You Entitled to Ethiopian Airlines Strike Compensation?
EU Regulation 261/2004 protects travelers affected by airline strikes. This regulation obliges the airline to pay compensation during a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational issues, therefore, the airline is responsible for them.
It is essential to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Certain strikes may fall under the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by cargo handlers, fire crews, ground staff, etc. In the event of disruptions due to these ground staff, the chances of getting compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to determine exactly which staff is involved in the strike. This directly impacts your right to compensation.
Flight Cancellation Compensation
In cases of flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline must inform travelers of the cancellation at least 14 days before the scheduled departure. If the airline fails to notify you during the specified period, it is obliged to pay compensation to passengers in the amount of up to 600 euros.
It is important to note that the airline is not obligated to issue compensation by providing you with an alternative flight to your final destination. However, if the alternative flight results in a later arrival at the final destination, passengers may be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation depends on the duration of the delay and the distance of the flight, as displayed in the following table:
| 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 |
Flight Delay Compensation
According to the EU261/2004 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you reach your final destination more than three hours later than planned, you are eligible for compensation of up to €600 per passenger. It is important to note that the duration of the delay depends solely on when you reach your final destination, not on how late the plane departed.
The amount of compensation is based on the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay:
| 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 |
Requirements for Ethiopian Airlines Strike Compensation
When a travel disruption occurs, passengers may be entitled to compensation, but certain criteria must be met. It’s crucial to understand these requirements to properly navigate the compensation process:
- Your flight must be covered by the EU261/2004 regulation. This covers all flights leaving from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also applies to flights arriving in the EU, but only when operated by an EU-based airline.
- A flight cancellation or delay has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight has been delayed by 3 hours or more at the final destination, or it was cancelled with fewer than 14 days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You are required to have a valid reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a confirmed booking and all necessary travel documents prepared (passport, visas).
- You need to get to the airport on time. Check-in by the specified time by the airline. If no specific time is provided, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to stay eligible for compensation.
In case you believe you meet these criteria following a Ethiopian Airlines strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and communicate directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Knowing your rights and responsibilities is the first step to potentially receiving compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim Ethiopian Airlines Strike Compensation
Dealing with flight delays or cancellations due to strikes is always frustrating. This can spoil your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To get compensated for this inconvenience, take the following actions:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide 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 take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to get you your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.
Following these steps, you’ll obtain the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers must know about certain services they can expect to receive from the airline in the event of a flight disruption. These services aim to reduce inconveniences and provide some comfort to passengers during delays or cancellations. Remember that the services we are describing below are included in the airline company’s duty to care for every passenger.
Right to Care
If the flight delay is two hours or more, the airline is obligated to provide affected passengers with certain services to reduce discomfort. Some of the basic services are free beverages and meals. Additionally, the affected passengers have a right to make 2 phone calls and send faxes, or emails for free.
Rebooking or Refunds
If your flight gets cancelled or delayed by over five hours, you are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These solutions have some flexibility, which is great because you can choose what works best for you.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29.05.202519:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 1298 | Seoul (ICN) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202519:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 1290 | Seoul (ICN) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:35 | Ethiopian Airlines 1020 | Libreville (LBV) Sao Tome Island (TMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:35 | Ethiopian Airlines 60 | Libreville (LBV) Sao Tome Island (TMS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:25 | Ethiopian Airlines 227 | Jijiga (JIJ) Addis Ababa (ADD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 334 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 226 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 135 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Arba Mintch (AMH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 877 | Lubumbashi (FBM) Lilongwe (LLW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:15 | Ethiopian Airlines 1583 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 335 | Entebbe (EBB) Addis Ababa (ADD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:25 | Ethiopian Airlines 4251 | Colombo (CMB) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 32 | Abuja (ABV) (NDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 1009 | Abuja (ABV) (NDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 1034 | Douala (DLA) Bangui (BGF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202516:15 | Ethiopian Airlines 4360 | Dubai (DXB) Lahore (LHE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 334 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 226 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 159 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Asosa (ASO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 135 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Arba Mintch (AMH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 168 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Gondar (GDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202511:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 3703 | Belgrade (BEG) (NDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202509:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 332 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202501:35 | Ethiopian Airlines 3714 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:05 | Ethiopian Airlines 1554 | Budapest (BUD) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 3707 | Budapest (BUD) Oslo (OSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 1011 | Douala (DLA) (NDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 1733 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 20 | Accra (ACC) Monrovia (ROB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 1005 | Accra (ACC) Monrovia (ROB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 334 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 226 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 135 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Arba Mintch (AMH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 212 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:55 | Ethiopian Airlines 354 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Juba (JUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 168 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Gondar (GDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 1731 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 823 | Gethsemani (ZGS) Natashquan (YNA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202509:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 3707 | Hong Kong (HKG) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202509:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 332 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202506:35 | Ethiopian Airlines 712 | Rome (FCO) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202504:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 4407 | New Delhi (DEL) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202504:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 4418 | New Delhi (DEL) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:40 | Ethiopian Airlines 4138 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202517:40 | Ethiopian Airlines 364 | Dire Dawa (DIR) Djibouti (JIB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202517:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 1040 | Douala (NSI) (NDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202515:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 334 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202515:40 | Ethiopian Airlines 374 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Hargeisa (HGA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202515:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 212 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202514:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 168 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Gondar (GDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202510:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 1402 | Tokyo (HND) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202509:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 332 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202502:25 | Ethiopian Airlines 1771 | Muscat (MCT) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202522:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 1342 | Singapore (SIN) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202521:55 | Ethiopian Airlines 4138 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202519:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 1215 | Frankfurt (FRA) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202517:05 | Ethiopian Airlines 1341 | Tokyo (HND) Singapore (SIN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202516:25 | Ethiopian Airlines 169 | Gondar (GDQ) Addis Ababa (ADD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202516:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 1733 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202515:55 | Ethiopian Airlines 133 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jimma (JIM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202515:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 334 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202515:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 4023 | Bari (BRI) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202515:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 135 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Arba Mintch (AMH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 168 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Gondar (GDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202514:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 1348 | Shanghai (PVG) Singapore (SIN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202513:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 4042 | Rome (FCO) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202513:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 1728 | Frankfurt (FRA) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202513:05 | Ethiopian Airlines 1277 | Sao Paulo (SDU) Sao Paulo (GRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202512:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 1457 | Cairo (CAI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202512:05 | Ethiopian Airlines 333 | Entebbe (EBB) Addis Ababa (ADD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202510:15 | Ethiopian Airlines 120 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Lalibela (LLI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202509:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 1294 | Seoul (ICN) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
25.05.202509:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 332 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202523:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 4250 | Dubai (DXB) Colombo (CMB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202523:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 1168 | Dubai (DXB) Riyadh (RUH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202517:40 | Ethiopian Airlines 4411 | Mumbai (BOM) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202517:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 1011 | Douala (DLA) (NDJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202515:55 | Ethiopian Airlines 133 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jimma (JIM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202515:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 334 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202515:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 135 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Arba Mintch (AMH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202514:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 212 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202514:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 168 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Gondar (GDQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202513:20 | Ethiopian Airlines 4014 | Rome (FCO) Trieste (TRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202512:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 1457 | Cairo (CAI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202512:05 | Ethiopian Airlines 333 | Entebbe (EBB) Addis Ababa (ADD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202511:50 | Ethiopian Airlines 1731 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202509:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 332 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
24.05.202505:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 4523 | Riyadh (RUH) Tabuk (TUU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202523:25 | Ethiopian Airlines 3707 | Budapest (BUD) Liege (LGG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202523:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 4250 | Dubai (DXB) Colombo (CMB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202522:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 338 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Entebbe (EBB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202522:15 | Ethiopian Airlines 1369 | Seattle (SEA) New York (IAD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202517:15 | Ethiopian Airlines 1046 | (DSS) Bissau (OXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202517:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 1034 | Douala (DLA) Bangui (BGF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202515:30 | Ethiopian Airlines 226 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202515:10 | Ethiopian Airlines 135 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Arba Mintch (AMH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202515:00 | Ethiopian Airlines 212 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Jijiga (JIJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202513:45 | Ethiopian Airlines 3707 | Hong Kong (HKG) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202513:40 | Ethiopian Airlines 1050 | Lome (LFW) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
23.05.202512:55 | Ethiopian Airlines 4587 | Dubai (DXB) Dammam (DMM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
