One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which may be organized by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, according to which you could be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Read on to find out how you can get compensation and in which situations.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. 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, under EU 261/2004:
- The airline needs to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of these 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 obligated to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the the hotel and airport.
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Jet2 Strike Compensation
Frequently, Jet2 strikes involve their employees. These could be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, or other essential employees. As you’re now aware, you have the right to claim airline strike compensation, if your travel was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered 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 obliged to provide compensation. Importantly, if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, thus such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you need to be aware that each incident is unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will provide compensation.
Jet2 Strike Compensation
Before claiming compensation for an airline strike, you need to know about the criteria and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Jet2 Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes passengers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ 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 over 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 should take two critical factors into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It’s crucial to understand these factors, 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 could receive.
| 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 |
Jet2 Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellation. According to EU 261/2004, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. It’s important to know that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline notified you about the cancellation less than two weeks before your travel.
However, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, and here is the case. The airline has a right 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 your destination was still delayed, you are entitled to 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 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 Jet2 Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers all flights departing from EU airports, 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/from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The following table shows which Jet2 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 Jet2 Strike Compensation
If you have faced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these issues on Jet2 flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to the EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like 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 well and will make every effort to get you 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.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.05.202508:00 | Jet2 3843 | London (LTN) Heraklion (HER) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202522:20 | Jet2 520 | Milas (BJV) Newcastle (NCL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:45 | Jet2 114 | Krakow (KRK) Glasgow (GLA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:55 | Jet2 1818 | Dalaman (DLM) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:35 | Jet2 1810 | Antalya (AYT) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:35 | Jet2 1836 | Ibiza (IBZ) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:20 | Jet2 949 | Manchester (MAN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:45 | Jet2 1826 | Funchal (FNC) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:35 | Jet2 1872 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:30 | Jet2 1878 | Gudja (MLA) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:20 | Jet2 1868 | Bergen (BGO) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:25 | Jet2 1871 | Bristol (BRS) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:30 | Jet2 1877 | Bristol (BRS) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:55 | Jet2 1848 | Kos (KGS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:35 | Jet2 1836 | Ibiza (IBZ) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:30 | Jet2 1850 | Dalaman (DLM) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:35 | Jet2 1845 | Bristol (BRS) Antalya (AYT) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:45 | Jet2 1811 | Bristol (BRS) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:40 | Jet2 1803 | Bristol (BRS) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:10 | Jet2 1847 | Bristol (BRS) Kos (KGS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:40 | Jet2 1849 | Bristol (BRS) Dalaman (DLM) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:45 | Jet2 1840 | Skiathos (JSI) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:10 | Jet2 1816 | Kerkyra (CFU) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:30 | Jet2 1884 | Canary (TFS) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:25 | Jet2 1808 | Malaga (AGP) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:25 | Jet2 1822 | Faro (FAO) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202516:35 | Jet2 1251 | Birmingham (BHX) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202518:40 | Jet2 1526 | Paphos (PFO) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202517:55 | Jet2 516 | Paphos (PFO) Newcastle (NCL) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202514:20 | Jet2 1202 | Arrecife (ACE) Birmingham (BHX) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202514:15 | Jet2 797 | Edinburgh (EDI) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202514:05 | Jet2 655 | London (EMA) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202511:00 | Jet2 1525 | London (STN) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202509:30 | Jet2 1271 | Birmingham (BHX) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202509:00 | Jet2 1029 | Manchester (MAN) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202509:00 | Jet2 405 | Leeds (LBA) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202509:00 | Jet2 1201 | Birmingham (BHX) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202508:00 | Jet2 1869 | Bristol (BRS) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202517:10 | Jet2 881 | Manchester (MAN) Alicante (ALC) | delayed | Refunds |
26.04.202515:35 | Jet2 931 | Manchester (MAN) Gudja (MLA) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202507:35 | Jet2 439 | Leeds (LBA) Dubrovnik (DBV) | delayed | Refunds |
22.04.202507:20 | Jet2 271 | Leeds (LBA) Alicante (ALC) | delayed | Refunds |
20.04.202516:30 | Jet2 897 | Manchester (MAN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202516:35 | Jet2 113 | Glasgow (GLA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
18.04.202516:20 | Jet2 295 | Leeds (LBA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
13.04.202514:30 | Jet2 1408 | Athens (ATH) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
13.04.202513:15 | Jet2 1710 | Athens (ATH) Manchester (MAN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202509:00 | Jet2 405 | Leeds (LBA) Paphos (PFO) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202508:00 | Jet2 459 | Leeds (LBA) Canary (TFS) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202508:00 | Jet2 251 | Leeds (LBA) Faro (FAO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202520:55 | Jet2 3264 | Arrecife (ACE) Liverpool (LPL) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202516:10 | Jet2 949 | Manchester (MAN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:40 | Jet2 1327 | Birmingham (BHX) Las Palmas (LPA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.04.202515:40 | Jet2 185 | Glasgow (GLA) Las Palmas (LPA) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202519:50 | Jet2 706 | Arrecife (ACE) Edinburgh (EDI) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202515:30 | Jet2 169 | Glasgow (GLA) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202514:10 | Jet2 705 | Edinburgh (EDI) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202511:30 | Jet2 1582 | Arrecife (ACE) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202515:05 | Jet2 949 | Manchester (MAN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
