One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often organized by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you may be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how to obtain compensation and when you qualify.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to EU 261:
- The airline is required to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive meals and drinks; 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 required to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Eurowings Strike Compensation
Often, Eurowings strikes involve their employees. These can be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial personnel. As you’re now aware, you may be eligible for compensation for airline strikes, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced because of 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 required to provide compensation. Importantly, if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, therefore such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are caused by the airline’s own employees, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
However, you need to be aware that each incident is individual, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will provide compensation.
Eurowings Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, you need to know about the criteria and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Eurowings 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 crucial to be aware 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.
When considering the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It is important to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. In the following, you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you can 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 |
Eurowings Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. Under EU Regulation 261, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. Note 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.
However, 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 requirements 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. Check 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 Eurowings 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 EU airlines. It also applies to flights to and from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The table below shows which Eurowings flights are protected 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 Eurowings Strike Compensation
If you have encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who experience any of these situations on Eurowings flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete our 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 manage the process. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You only incur a fee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202518:05 | Eurowings 7464 | Hamburg (HAM) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:30 | Eurowings 7588 | Hamburg (HAM) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202515:20 | Eurowings 7586 | Hamburg (HAM) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202514:30 | Eurowings 7172 | Hamburg (HAM) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202506:20 | Eurowings 8996 | Berlin (BER) Erbil (EBL) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:00 | Eurowings 5704 | Hamburg (HAM) Pristina (PRN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202505:35 | Eurowings 3011 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Prague (PRG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202514:30 | Eurowings 2666 | Stuttgart (STR) Larnaca (LCA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:50 | Eurowings 7977 | Erbil (EBL) Hamburg (HAM) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202512:45 | Eurowings 8005 | Stuttgart (STR) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:00 | Eurowings 8 | Cologne (CGN) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:55 | Eurowings 8584 | Berlin (BER) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:05 | Eurowings 9047 | Berlin (BER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:00 | Eurowings 6904 | Berlin (BER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:25 | Eurowings 8670 | Berlin (BER) Kos (KGS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:15 | Eurowings 8583 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:20 | Eurowings 2782 | Stuttgart (STR) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:35 | Eurowings 6001 | Gothenburg (GOT) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:30 | Eurowings 9425 | Marseille (MRS) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:25 | Eurowings 8427 | Nice (NCE) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:05 | Eurowings 9959 | Split (SPU) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:00 | Eurowings 9672 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:00 | Eurowings 9801 | Rome (BGY) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:00 | Eurowings 9085 | Munich (MUC) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:50 | Eurowings 3068 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:45 | Eurowings 9395 | Dublin (DUB) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:30 | Eurowings 9916 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Tirana (TIA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:10 | Eurowings 9465 | London (LHR) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:25 | Eurowings 9671 | Heraklion (HER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:05 | Eurowings 9464 | Dusseldorf (DUS) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:45 | Eurowings 9883 | Rome (FCO) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:20 | Eurowings 9793 | Bucharest (OTP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:15 | Eurowings 2734 | Stuttgart (STR) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:05 | Eurowings 9535 | Malaga (AGP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:55 | Eurowings 9421 | Nice (NCE) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:30 | Eurowings 789 | Budapest (BUD) Cologne (CGN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:20 | Eurowings 9772 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Prague (PRG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:10 | Eurowings 2781 | Budapest (BUD) Stuttgart (STR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:50 | Eurowings 9413 | Lyon (LYS) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:45 | Eurowings 9083 | Munich (MUC) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:40 | Eurowings 9725 | Graz (GRZ) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:35 | Eurowings 8041 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202508:25 | Eurowings 9041 | Berlin (BER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:45 | Eurowings 9331 | Birmingham (BHX) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:25 | Eurowings 9773 | Prague (PRG) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:30 | Eurowings 3984 | Hanover (HAJ) Erbil (EBL) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:50 | Eurowings 9 | Berlin (BER) Cologne (CGN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:55 | Eurowings 2005 | Berlin (BER) Stuttgart (STR) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:30 | Eurowings 8584 | Berlin (BER) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:00 | Eurowings 8762 | Berlin (BER) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:15 | Eurowings 8343 | Salzburg (SZG) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:55 | Eurowings 6 | Cologne (CGN) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:50 | Eurowings 9588 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:40 | Eurowings 9763 | Zurich (ZRH) Dusseldorf (DUS) | cancelled | Refunds |
04.05.202515:35 | Eurowings 9536 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:15 | Eurowings 9047 | Berlin (BER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:15 | Eurowings 9753 | Vienna (VIE) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:10 | Eurowings 8692 | Berlin (BER) Faro (FAO) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:00 | Eurowings 9595 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:55 | Eurowings 9586 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:55 | Eurowings 8585 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:10 | Eurowings 9613 | Kerkyra (CFU) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:45 | Eurowings 8671 | Kos (KGS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:45 | Eurowings 9677 | Chania (CHQ) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:30 | Eurowings 9801 | Rome (BGY) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:30 | Eurowings 9220 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Gothenburg (GOT) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:25 | Eurowings 9500 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Ibiza (IBZ) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:15 | Eurowings 3055 | Thessaloniki (SKG) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:10 | Eurowings 5209 | Sevilla (SVQ) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:50 | Eurowings 3068 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:35 | Eurowings 9844 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Olbia (OLB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:20 | Eurowings 9660 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Mikonos (JMK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:05 | Eurowings 9671 | Heraklion (HER) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:05 | Eurowings 9636 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Kos (KGS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:05 | Eurowings 9088 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:50 | Eurowings 9663 | Santorini (Thira) (JTR) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:45 | Eurowings 9594 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:45 | Eurowings 9681 | Athens (ATH) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:35 | Eurowings 9627 | Zakinthos (ZTH) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | Eurowings 9553 | Puerto del Rosario (FUE) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | Eurowings 9655 | Thessaloniki (SKG) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | Eurowings 9543 | Las Palmas (LPA) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:10 | Eurowings 9535 | Malaga (AGP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:05 | Eurowings 8905 | Larnaca (LCA) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:00 | Eurowings 9793 | Bucharest (OTP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:50 | Eurowings 9571 | Jerez De La Frontera (XRY) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:35 | Eurowings 9685 | Kavala (KVA) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:30 | Eurowings 9953 | Dubrovnik (DBV) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:25 | Eurowings 9441 | Barcelona (BCN) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:15 | Eurowings 9861 | Napoli (NAP) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:10 | Eurowings 9883 | Rome (FCO) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:50 | Eurowings 9641 | Porto (OPO) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:35 | Eurowings 9577 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:15 | Eurowings 9917 | Tirana (TIA) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202509:10 | Eurowings 9575 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202508:45 | Eurowings 9959 | Split (SPU) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:20 | Eurowings 9882 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:15 | Eurowings 9860 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Napoli (NAP) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:05 | Eurowings 9670 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202517:45 | Eurowings 2588 | Stuttgart (STR) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
