One of the most common reasons for flight disruptions is flight strikes, which are often initiated by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you might be eligible for Jet2 compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading 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 law that sets the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to European Regulation 261:
- The airline is required to provide travelers with information about their rights;
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to choose one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions. To receive a Jet2 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 choose an alternative flight, and it involves an overnight stay, the airline is required 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 any other crucial employees. As you now know, you may be eligible for airline strike compensation, 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 obliged to provide compensation. Importantly, if a staff strike occurs, 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, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. As a result, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
However, 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 the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the requirements and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Jet2 Strike Flight Delay Compensation
If your flight was delayed by more than 3 hours because of the Jet2 strike, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU 261/2004. Keep in mind that the amount of compensation depends on 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 |
Jet2 Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
If your flight was cancelled and the airline notified you less than 14 days before your scheduled travel, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600 under EU 261. However, in some cases, the airline may avoid paying compensation if it offers 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 your destination 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 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 applies to all flights departing from airports in the EU, 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 table below shows which Jet2 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 Jet2 Strike Compensation
If you have encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these issues are entitled to claim Jet2 compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details such as 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 well and will make every effort 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.01.202615:45 | Jet2 892 | (ACE) (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:20 | Jet2 378 | (TFS) (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202614:20 | Jet2 1202 | (ACE) (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.01.202611:05 | Jet2 745 | (EDI) (FUE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202616:50 | Jet2 244 | (TFS) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:20 | Jet2 202 | (AGP) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:15 | Jet2 226 | (LPA) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202615:10 | Jet2 416 | (ACE) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:45 | Jet2 1804 | (ACE) (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:20 | Jet2 494 | (RAK) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:20 | Jet2 404 | (FUE) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202614:00 | Jet2 1884 | (TFS) (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202613:40 | Jet2 222 | (TFS) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.01.202612:45 | Jet2 1822 | (FAO) (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:50 | Jet2 3244 | (KRK) (LPL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202617:05 | Jet2 508 | (AYT) (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:20 | Jet2 113 | (GLA) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:15 | Jet2 509 | (NCL) (PRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202615:10 | Jet2 295 | (LBA) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:40 | Jet2 949 | (MAN) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:30 | Jet2 518 | (TFS) (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:10 | Jet2 3860 | (LPA) (LTN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202614:00 | Jet2 | (FAO) (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202613:30 | Jet2 546 | (ACE) (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202612:50 | Jet2 286 | (GVA) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202609:10 | Jet2 1519 | (STN) (MLA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.01.202609:00 | Jet2 1891 | (BRS) (TFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202619:35 | Jet2 950 | (KRK) (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.01.202614:35 | Jet2 1051 | (MAN) (TFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202618:45 | Jet2 672 | (GVA) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:20 | Jet2 817 | (MAN) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202617:05 | Jet2 489 | (LBA) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202615:15 | Jet2 746 | (FUE) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202614:30 | Jet2 786 | (ACE) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202613:45 | Jet2 728 | (TFS) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202612:50 | Jet2 1779 | (MAN) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202612:35 | Jet2 1237 | (BHX) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202611:55 | Jet2 780 | (GVA) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:30 | Jet2 778 | (SZG) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202610:05 | Jet2 747 | (EDI) (LPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.01.202607:10 | Jet2 779 | (EDI) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202620:20 | Jet2 1928 | (TFS) (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202619:25 | Jet2 296 | (KRK) (LBA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202619:20 | Jet2 1336 | (TFS) (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:50 | Jet2 | (AGP) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:40 | Jet2 652 | (TFS) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:25 | Jet2 358 | (TFS) (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202616:25 | Jet2 618 | (AYT) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202615:50 | Jet2 630 | (ACE) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202615:20 | Jet2 310 | (ACE) (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202615:20 | Jet2 113 | (GLA) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:55 | Jet2 949 | (MAN) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:50 | Jet2 897 | (MAN) (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:45 | Jet2 3937 | (EDI) (TFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:30 | Jet2 676 | (TFS) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:20 | Jet2 1251 | (BHX) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202614:05 | Jet2 382 | (TFS) (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202612:45 | Jet2 243 | (LBA) (TFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202607:20 | Jet2 1439 | (STN) (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:50 | Jet2 1215 | (BHX) (ALC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:40 | Jet2 301 | (BFS) (ALC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.01.202606:35 | Jet2 607 | (NCL) (ALC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202611:00 | Jet2 1225 | (BHX) (FNC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.01.202609:25 | Jet2 735 | (EDI) (FNC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202514:25 | Jet2 642 | (ALC) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
31.12.202514:20 | Jet2 | (KTT) (LGW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202514:45 | Jet2 | (EDI) (NWI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202514:40 | Jet2 3923 | (EDI) (PRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202510:45 | Jet2 | (NWI) (EDI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202510:15 | Jet2 769 | (EDI) (FAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202509:00 | Jet2 949 | (MAN) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202508:00 | Jet2 1863 | (BRS) (LPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.12.202507:10 | Jet2 1807 | (BRS) (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202515:50 | Jet2 632 | (ACE) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202515:45 | Jet2 892 | (ACE) (MAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202514:20 | Jet2 1251 | (BHX) (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202513:55 | Jet2 1402 | (ACE) (STN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202510:15 | Jet2 891 | (MAN) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202509:45 | Jet2 217 | (LBA) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.12.202509:20 | Jet2 315 | (BFS) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202519:55 | Jet2 590 | (BUD) (NCL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202515:20 | Jet2 589 | (NCL) (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202514:45 | Jet2 897 | (MAN) (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.12.202510:50 | Jet2 642 | (ALC) (EMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202515:40 | Jet2 1807 | (BRS) (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202514:50 | Jet2 1828 | (FUE) (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202514:35 | Jet2 1861 | (BRS) (CMF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202513:35 | Jet2 1802 | (ACE) (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202512:20 | Jet2 3508 | (GVA) (BRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202512:15 | Jet2 | (SOF) (BFS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.12.202508:50 | Jet2 | (MAN) (KTT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202514:50 | Jet2 897 | (MAN) (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202514:50 | Jet2 431 | (LBA) (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202512:15 | Jet2 1308 | (VIE) (BHX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202509:45 | Jet2 1559 | (STN) (FNC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202509:25 | Jet2 757 | (EDI) (AYT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202509:10 | Jet2 705 | (EDI) (ACE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202508:40 | Jet2 1461 | (STN) (GVA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202506:00 | Jet2 759 | (EDI) (AGP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.12.202506:00 | Jet2 715 | (EDI) (LPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
