One of the most common causes of flight disruptions is flight strikes, which can be arranged by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of European Union Regulation 261, under which you may be eligible for French Bee compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how you can get compensation and when you qualify.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, under EU 261/2004:
- The airline needs to provide passengers with information about their rights;
- In the event 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. To receive a French Bee refund, passengers must have a confirmed reservation;
- 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 French Bee Strike Compensation
Often, French Bee strikes involve their workers. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial employees. As you now know, you may be eligible for compensation for airline strikes, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced due to the strike.
It is also essential 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 obliged to provide compensation. Importantly, if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, thus such cases 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. Consequently, passengers are entitled 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.
French Bee Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, it’s important to understand the conditions and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
French Bee Strike Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours due to the French Bee strike, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU 261. Keep in mind that the amount of compensation is determined by the distance of the flight and the time of delay.
For more details on the amount of compensation, see the table below:
| 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 |
French Bee Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
If your flight was cancelled and the airline informed you less than 14 days before your scheduled travel, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600 under EU 261/2004. However, in some cases, the airline may avoid paying compensation if it provides an alternative flight to your final destination that satisfies certain criteria listed 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 can 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 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 French Bee 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 if they are operated by airlines based in the EU. It also applies to flights to/from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which French Bee 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 French Bee Strike Compensation
If you’ve faced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Passengers who encounter any of these situations have a right to claim French Bee compensation, according to 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 take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to get you your 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05.01.202607:00 | French Bee 704 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202621:40 | French Bee 761 | (YUL) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202519:55 | French Bee 700 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202519:55 | French Bee 700 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202515:30 | French Bee 702 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.12.202515:30 | French Bee 702 | (ORY) (RUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.12.202516:20 | French Bee | (ORY) (SFO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202519:20 | French Bee 607 | (PUJ) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202519:20 | French Bee 8607 | (PUJ) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202521:10 | French Bee 743 | (MIA) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202521:10 | French Bee 910 | (CHR) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202521:10 | French Bee 910 | (CHR) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202523:00 | French Bee 721 | (EWR) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202521:40 | French Bee 761 | (YUL) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202523:00 | French Bee 721 | (EWR) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202521:40 | French Bee 761 | (YUL) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202523:00 | French Bee 721 | (EWR) (ORY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
