One of the most common factors behind 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 EU Regulation 261, under which you could be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more 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 compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, under EU 261:
- The airline is required to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to choose one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rerouting 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 between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Finnair Strike Compensation
Often, Finnair strikes involve their workers. These could be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or other essential staff. As you’re now aware, you may be eligible for airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you experienced due to the strike.
It is also important 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 managed such incidents, therefore 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 have a right 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.
Finnair Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, you need to know about the conditions and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Finnair Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes travelers. When airline workers go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial 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.
In assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should 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 are entitled to. In the following, you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you could 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 |
Finnair Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellation. According to EU Regulation 261, you are eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros. Keep in mind that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline notified you about the cancellation less than 14 days 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 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. 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 Finnair Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers 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 airlines based in the EU. The regulation also covers flights to and from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which Finnair flights are protected by EU 261/2004:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Finnair Strike Compensation
If you’ve encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how annoying it can be.
Travelers who experience any of these issues on Finnair flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to the EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws comprehensively 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 | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202520:15 | Finnair 5065 | Tokyo (HND) Takamatsu (TAK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202519:50 | Finnair 5297 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202519:45 | Finnair 5063 | Tokyo (HND) Tokushima (TKS) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202519:40 | Finnair 5159 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202519:30 | Finnair 5285 | Tokyo (HND) Nagasaki (NGS) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.05.202519:00 | Finnair 5283 | Tokyo (HND) Ube (UBJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:45 | Finnair 5281 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:35 | Finnair 5086 | Komatsu (KMQ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:30 | Finnair 5239 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5088 | Shirahama (SHM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5056 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5229 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5052 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:55 | Finnair 5225 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:45 | Finnair 5304 | Matsuyama (MYJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:35 | Finnair 5202 | Tokushima (TKS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:35 | Finnair 5145 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5151 | Tokyo (HND) Okayama (OKJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5078 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5217 | Tokyo (HND) Obihiro (OBO) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:25 | Finnair 5064 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:25 | Finnair 5054 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:05 | Finnair 5306 | Oita (OIT) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:05 | Finnair 5301 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202517:00 | Finnair 5148 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:55 | Finnair 5157 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:55 | Finnair 5070 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:50 | Finnair 5830 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:45 | Finnair 5074 | Miyazaki (KMI) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:35 | Finnair 5208 | Asahikawa (AKJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:35 | Finnair 5198 | Izumo (IZO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:30 | Finnair 5090 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:30 | Finnair 5071 | Tokyo (HND) Shirahama (SHM) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:30 | Finnair 5143 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:25 | Finnair 5194 | Hiroshima (HIJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:20 | Finnair 5218 | Kita Kyushu (KKJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:15 | Finnair 5160 | Nagasaki (NGS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:15 | Finnair 5206 | Kochi (KCZ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202516:00 | Finnair 5252 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202515:50 | Finnair 5084 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202515:25 | Finnair 5302 | Nagasaki (NGS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202515:25 | Finnair 5080 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202515:10 | Finnair 5260 | Obihiro (OBO) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202515:05 | Finnair 5258 | Okinawa (OKA) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202514:50 | Finnair 5066 | Tokyo (KIX) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202514:40 | Finnair 5220 | Matsuyama (MYJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202514:40 | Finnair 5150 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202514:00 | Finnair 5256 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:20 | Finnair 5763 | Barcelona (BCN) Dallas (DFW) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202510:45 | Finnair 1165 | Helsinki (HEL) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:45 | Finnair 5585 | Madrid (MAD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:25 | Finnair 5584 | Manises (VLC) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:10 | Finnair 5573 | Madrid (MAD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202521:45 | Finnair 2557 | Seattle (SEA) Raleigh (RDU) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:25 | Finnair 2627 | Seattle (SEA) Juneau (JNU) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:20 | Finnair 5448 | Seattle (SEA) London (LHR) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:20 | Finnair 2595 | Seattle (SEA) Denver (DEN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:15 | Finnair 3957 | Seattle (SEA) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:15 | Finnair 2523 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202520:08 | Finnair 2505 | Seattle (SEA) Albuquerque (ABQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:59 | Finnair 4175 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:55 | Finnair 3929 | Seattle (SEA) Reno (RNO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:50 | Finnair 2521 | Seattle (SEA) Bellingham (BLI) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:50 | Finnair 2629 | Seattle (SEA) Eugene (EUG) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:40 | Finnair 5159 | Tokyo (HND) Matsuyama (MYJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:33 | Finnair 2600 | Dallas (DFW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:15 | Finnair 4263 | Philadelphia (PHL) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202519:00 | Finnair 5283 | Tokyo (HND) Ube (UBJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:45 | Finnair 5281 | Tokyo (HND) Aomori (AOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:40 | Finnair 5231 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:35 | Finnair 6860 | Lampang (LPT) Bangkok (BKK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:35 | Finnair 5247 | Tokyo (HND) Takamatsu (TAK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:30 | Finnair 5239 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:29 | Finnair 2515 | Seattle (SEA) Las Vegas (LAS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5068 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5088 | Shirahama (SHM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:25 | Finnair 5279 | Tokyo (HND) Tokushima (TKS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:20 | Finnair 519 | Helsinki (HEL) Kemi (KEM) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:15 | Finnair 5235 | Tokyo (HND) Izumo (IZO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202518:00 | Finnair 5052 | Tokyo (CTS) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:55 | Finnair 5153 | Tokyo (HND) Kagoshima (KOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:50 | Finnair 3973 | Seattle (SEA) Pasco (PSC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:45 | Finnair 5251 | Tokyo (HND) Nagasaki (NGS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:35 | Finnair 415 | Helsinki (HEL) Kajaani (KAJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:35 | Finnair 5145 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (ITM) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5087 | Tokyo (HND) Tokyo (CTS) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5078 | Kumamoto (KMJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:30 | Finnair 5215 | Tokyo (HND) Asahikawa (AKJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:25 | Finnair 5764 | Dallas (DFW) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:25 | Finnair 5064 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:15 | Finnair 5204 | Takamatsu (TAK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:15 | Finnair 5067 | Tokyo (HND) Misawa (MSJ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:05 | Finnair 5301 | Tokyo (HND) Fukuoka (FUK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:05 | Finnair 5306 | Oita (OIT) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202517:00 | Finnair 5148 | Kagoshima (KOJ) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:55 | Finnair 5173 | Tokyo (HND) Izumo (IZO) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:55 | Finnair 5070 | Tokyo (ITM) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:50 | Finnair 5830 | Fukuoka (FUK) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:45 | Finnair 5083 | Tokyo (HND) Komatsu (KMQ) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202516:45 | Finnair 4010 | Miami (MIA) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
