One of the most common reasons for flight interruptions is flight strikes, which can be arranged by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, according to which you may be qualified for Heston Airlines compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how you can get 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 law that sets the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to European Regulation 261:
- The airline must provide passengers 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 rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions. To receive a Heston Airlines 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 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 Heston Airlines Strike Compensation
Frequently, Heston Airlines strikes involve their employees. These can be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, or other essential 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 encountered due to 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 obliged to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, therefore these situations 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. 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.
Heston Airlines Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, it’s important to understand the requirements and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Heston Airlines Strike Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours as a result of the Heston Airlines strike, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU 261/2004. It is important to note 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 |
Heston Airlines Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
If your flight was cancelled and the airline informed you less than 14 days before your scheduled travel, you might qualify for compensation of up to €600 under EU 261. However, in some cases, the airline might not have to pay compensation if it offers an alternative flight to your final destination that meets 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 is determined by 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 Heston Airlines Flights Are Covered by EU261?
EU261 regulation applies to all flights departing from EU airports, 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 and from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.
The table below shows which Heston Airlines flights are covered 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 Heston Airlines Strike Compensation
If you have experienced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Passengers who encounter any of these issues are entitled to claim Heston Airlines compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We understand the EU laws well and will strive to secure 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.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06.12.202500:20 | Heston Airlines 8206 | Dammam (DMM) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202516:18 | Heston Airlines 1047 | Cancun (CUN) Guadalajara (GDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202512:38 | Heston Airlines 1083 | Monterrey (MTY) Guadalajara (GDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202509:27 | Heston Airlines 1251 | Veracruz (VER) Guadalajara (GDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202515:20 | Heston Airlines 3482 | Hurghada (HRG) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202513:45 | Heston Airlines 3454 | Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.11.202514:15 | Heston Airlines 8105 | Baku (GYD) Istanbul (SAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.11.202508:00 | Heston Airlines 3453 | Tallinn (TLL) Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.11.202512:30 | Heston Airlines 9003 | Tallinn (TLL) Reykjavik (KEF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.11.202510:00 | Heston Airlines 9002 | Vilnius (VNO) Reykjavik (KEF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202513:45 | Heston Airlines 3454 | Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202512:40 | Heston Airlines 2962 | Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Vilnius (VNO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202523:47 | Heston Airlines 1017 | Tijuana (TIJ) Guadalajara (GDL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.11.202513:45 | Heston Airlines 3454 | Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202511:30 | Heston Airlines 9718 | Larnaca (LCA) Gothenburg (GOT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202517:15 | Heston Airlines 564 | Las Palmas (LPA) N?rnberg (NUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202514:10 | Heston Airlines 2861 | Vilnius (VNO) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202520:30 | Heston Airlines 652 | Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) N?rnberg (NUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202514:00 | Heston Airlines 651 | N?rnberg (NUE) Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:05 | Heston Airlines 1440 | Hamburg (HAM) Puerto del Rosario (FUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:00 | Heston Airlines 9901 | Vilnius (VNO) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202510:45 | Heston Airlines 36 | Rome (MXP) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202522:00 | Heston Airlines 410 | Heraklion (HER) Cologne (CGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.11.202502:35 | Heston Airlines 54 | Almaty (ALA) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202512:15 | Heston Airlines 110 | Prague (PRG) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.10.202509:00 | Heston Airlines 1834 | Hamburg (HAM) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202509:30 | Heston Airlines 3472 | Heraklion (HER) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.10.202509:30 | Heston Airlines 2351 | Vilnius (VNO) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202517:15 | Heston Airlines 334 | Zurich (BSL) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202516:45 | Heston Airlines 1449 | Canary (TFS) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.10.202504:00 | Heston Airlines 2355 | Vilnius (VNO) Antalya (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202521:20 | Heston Airlines 257 | Heraklion (HER) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202514:20 | Heston Airlines 3462 | Antalya (AYT) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202514:10 | Heston Airlines 1449 | Canary (TFS) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.10.202504:00 | Heston Airlines 3481 | Tallinn (TLL) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.10.202500:45 | Heston Airlines 62 | Rhodes (RHO) Heraklion (HER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202519:15 | Heston Airlines 1551 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202515:30 | Heston Airlines | Hamburg (HAM) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202509:40 | Heston Airlines 2354 | Antalya (AYT) Vilnius (VNO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202507:30 | Heston Airlines 3453 | Tallinn (TLL) Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202506:30 | Heston Airlines 777 | Heraklion (HER) London (LGW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.10.202505:30 | Heston Airlines 8951 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Vilnius (VNO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202523:57 | Heston Airlines 2862 | Hurghada (HRG) Vilnius (VNO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202516:50 | Heston Airlines 1519 | Las Palmas (LPA) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202516:30 | Heston Airlines 5618 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Billund (BLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.10.202515:45 | Heston Airlines 75 | Hurghada (HRG) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.10.202511:55 | Heston Airlines 74 | Paris (CDG) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
