Flight cancellations or delays due to airline strikes can be annoying, but there is good news for passengers. There is a law called EU 261/2004 that protects you. It stipulates that airlines are required to issue compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed as a result of a strike. In this article, we will clarify what the EU 261 regulation is and how it can assist you.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
Now let’s focus on the particulars of EU Regulation 261/2004. In the following sections, you will discover your eligibility for compensation and what benefits you can expect in the event of a flight disruption.
Right to Compensation
The European Union regulation states that if you are covered by the EU 261/2004, you are entitled to seek compensation if a wildcat or planned strike by airline workers disrupts your flight. Notably, such situations do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” which are events outside the airline’s control.
JetBlue Flight Cancellation Compensation
In line with EU Regulation 261, you can receive compensation of up to €600 if your flight is cancelled and the airline does not notify you about the cancellation within 14 days before your planned departure date.
Yet, as is frequently the case, there are exceptions you should be aware of. In particular, the airline has a right to refuse compensation if they decide to offer you an alternative flight. However, this flight must also meet specific requirements:
- If your flight is over 3,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 4 hours;
- If your flight is 1,500-3,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 3 hours;
- If your flight is less than 1,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 2 hours.
If you agreed to the alternative flight offered by the airline but reached your final destination later than originally scheduled, you are still eligible to claim compensation.
The key factors that affect the amount of compensation are the flight distance and the delay time. See the table provided below for compensation amounts:
| 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 |
JetBlue Flight Delay Compensation
Delays caused by airline strikes of any duration can be frustrating and can significantly disrupt your plans. You are entitled to compensation if the flight delay caused by an airline strike lasts at least three hours.
As for the potential amount of compensation that passengers can expect, there are two crucial factors to consider: the duration of the delay and the flight distance. Check the table below for compensation amounts:
| 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 |
Ticket Refund or Alternative Transportation
In the rare situations when a passenger’s flight is delayed for 5 or more hours or cancelled, the passenger is entitled to more substantial rights. There are two options for you to choose from:
- You can refuse the delayed or cancelled flight and choose a full refund, meaning that you will also cancel your planned trip, and there won’t be a financial penalty for this.
- You can agree to use an alternative flight that the airline arranges for you.
As you can see, you have the right to select the option that meets your needs.
Right to Care
Besides flight compensation for a disrupted flight due to an airline strike, passengers are also entitled to the right to care. So, the airline must provide passengers with meals, drinks, and the opportunity to make two phone calls, fax messages, and emails. If your flight is rescheduled for the next day, the airline has to provide you with a hotel, as well as transport to and from the hotel.
Upgrading and Downgrading
In some instances, it occurs the airline may either downgrade or upgrade your flight’s class when providing an alternative flight. In these situations, you should know about specific rules and your rights:
In case of upgrading: if your class has been upgraded, you don’t need to pay extra for this benefit.
In case of downgrading: if your class is downgraded, the airline must reimburse you. Furthermore, the compensation here is based on the distance of the flight:
- 30% of the cost of the flights that are 1,500 km or less;
- 50% of the cost of t is an intra-EU flight over 1,500 km; also, if these are all other flights that are 1,500-3,500 km;
- 75% of the cost of the flight is 3,500 km and more.
These rules apply to all flights inside the EU; besides, these rules apply to flights that are either departing from or arriving in the European Union on EU-based airlines.
When Are You Not Entitled to Compensation?
Unfortunately, you should be aware that in situations in which the airline can’t influence or prevent the strike, there will be no compensation for passengers. Let’s take an example: any labor dispute can considerably affect aviation (such as a national labor or air traffic strike); however, such situations are not under the airline’s control, and it’s not their fault that this situation happens. Therefore, the airline is not obligated to pay compensation for disrupted flights.
Although many cases of strikes are not covered by EU261 and are classified as “extraordinary circumstances”, this doesn’t automatically mean that the airline will not provide compensation.
According to the ECJ ruling of 11 June 2020 (Case C-74/19), the airline must prove it has done everything possible to prevent a strike. If the airline cannot prove it, it is obliged to pay passengers compensation for flight disruptions.
Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?
EU Regulation 261 covers all flights departing from European Union airports. This regulation also extends to flights arriving in the EU if the airline is based in the EU. This includes airlines from EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
However, JetBlue isn’t a European airline. Consequently, they are not obliged to issue compensation if their flights operate outside the European Union. This applies even to their flights to the European Union if they start outside the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing from EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ❌ No |
How to Get JetBlue Strike Compensation
Dealing with cancelled or delayed flights due to strikes is always frustrating. It can ruin not just your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, follow these steps:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide flight details including 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 do our best to secure your 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07.11.202514:50 | JetBlue Airways 6692 | Warsaw (WAW) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202513:26 | JetBlue Airways 2892 | Tampa (TPA) Boston (BOS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.11.202510:20 | JetBlue Airways 6418 | Belgrade (BEG) London (LHR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202510:00 | JetBlue Airways 6421 | Paris (CDG) Belgrade (BEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:50 | JetBlue Airways 6426 | Vienna (VIE) Belgrade (BEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:45 | JetBlue Airways 6591 | Denpasar (DPS) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:20 | JetBlue Airways 6278 | London (LHR) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:20 | JetBlue Airways 6416 | Prague (PRG) Belgrade (BEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:00 | JetBlue Airways 2991 | Boston (BOS) Tampa (TPA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
07.11.202507:45 | JetBlue Airways 6425 | Belgrade (BEG) Vienna (VIE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202502:05 | JetBlue Airways 5579 | Doha (DOH) Islamabad (ISB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202520:55 | JetBlue Airways 783 | Boston (BOS) Raleigh (RDU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202520:45 | JetBlue Airways 668 | West Palm Beach (PBI) Westchester County (HPN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202519:25 | JetBlue Airways 6274 | London (LHR) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202518:54 | JetBlue Airways 2053 | New York (JFK) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202518:41 | JetBlue Airways 454 | West Palm Beach (PBI) New York (JFK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202518:30 | JetBlue Airways 761 | New York (LGA) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202517:55 | JetBlue Airways 1141 | Windsor Locks (BDL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202517:53 | JetBlue Airways 5372 | San Juan (SJU) Mayaguez (MAZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202517:45 | JetBlue Airways 6590 | Doha (DOH) Denpasar (DPS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202517:32 | JetBlue Airways 5117 | Boston (BOS) Augusta (AUG) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202517:05 | JetBlue Airways 21 | Boston (BOS) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202516:29 | JetBlue Airways 1367 | Westchester County (HPN) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:59 | JetBlue Airways 2143 | Newark (EWR) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:55 | JetBlue Airways 811 | Boston (BOS) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:45 | JetBlue Airways 19 | Boston (BOS) San Diego (SAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:36 | JetBlue Airways 5116 | Augusta (AUG) Boston (BOS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:30 | JetBlue Airways 1441 | Boston (BOS) Sarasota (SRQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:08 | JetBlue Airways 1067 | Westchester County (HPN) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:00 | JetBlue Airways 6401 | New York (JFK) Belgrade (BEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:50 | JetBlue Airways 23 | New York (DCA) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:49 | JetBlue Airways 5931 | Saranac Lake (SLK) Boston (BOS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:30 | JetBlue Airways 330 | New York (MCO) Aguadilla (BQN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:05 | JetBlue Airways 6779 | Lisbon (LIS) Porto (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:55 | JetBlue Airways 465 | Boston (BOS) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:35 | JetBlue Airways 1853 | New York (JFK) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:35 | JetBlue Airways 6412 | Belgrade (BEG) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:35 | JetBlue Airways 1761 | New York (LGA) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:17 | JetBlue Airways 1689 | Providence (PVD) Tampa (TPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202512:55 | JetBlue Airways 5998 | New York (JFK) Saranac Lake (SLK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202512:50 | JetBlue Airways 6942 | Istanbul (IST) Covilha (COV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202512:22 | JetBlue Airways 2020 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Worcester (ORH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202512:08 | JetBlue Airways 1191 | Boston (BOS) Tampa (TPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202512:05 | JetBlue Airways 6701 | Porto (OPO) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202511:59 | JetBlue Airways 2321 | Boston (BOS) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202511:30 | JetBlue Airways 6411 | Budapest (BUD) Belgrade (BEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202511:00 | JetBlue Airways 1029 | New York (JFK) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202510:19 | JetBlue Airways 65 | Boston (BOS) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:50 | JetBlue Airways 6410 | Belgrade (BEG) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:29 | JetBlue Airways 1247 | New York (LGA) Tampa (TPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:07 | JetBlue Airways 5101 | Boston (BOS) Rutland (RUT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:00 | JetBlue Airways 1811 | Newark (EWR) New York (RSW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:30 | JetBlue Airways 311 | Boston (BOS) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202507:50 | JetBlue Airways 6256 | London (LHR) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202507:20 | JetBlue Airways 5100 | Rutland (RUT) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202507:20 | JetBlue Airways 1770 | Guayaquil (GYE) New York (JFK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202507:00 | JetBlue Airways 6700 | Porto (OPO) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202500:20 | JetBlue Airways 6754 | Newark (EWR) Porto (OPO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202522:40 | JetBlue Airways 1769 | New York (JFK) Guayaquil (GYE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202520:25 | JetBlue Airways 6593 | Doha (DOH) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202520:20 | JetBlue Airways 6526 | Doha (DOH) Melbourne (MEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202520:05 | JetBlue Airways 6622 | Doha (DOH) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202519:55 | JetBlue Airways 6517 | Doha (DOH) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202519:50 | JetBlue Airways 5558 | Doha (DOH) Lahore (LHE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202519:50 | JetBlue Airways 6641 | Doha (DOH) Sialkot (SKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:53 | JetBlue Airways 1378 | New York (JFK) San Pedro Sula (SAP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:50 | JetBlue Airways 5562 | Chicago (ORD) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:40 | JetBlue Airways 6602 | Doha (DOH) Colombo (CMB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:30 | JetBlue Airways 918 | New York (JFK) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:23 | JetBlue Airways 2830 | Santo Domingo (SDQ) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:05 | JetBlue Airways 6598 | Doha (DOH) Dhaka (DAC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202517:59 | JetBlue Airways 2754 | New York (DCA) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202517:45 | JetBlue Airways 6590 | Doha (DOH) Denpasar (DPS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202517:08 | JetBlue Airways 5137 | Boston (BOS) Saranac Lake (SLK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202517:00 | JetBlue Airways 1033 | New York (MCO) San Juan (SJU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:57 | JetBlue Airways 1827 | Newark (EWR) New York (MCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:52 | JetBlue Airways 760 | Philadelphia (PHL) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:45 | JetBlue Airways 2184 | Raleigh (RDU) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:40 | JetBlue Airways 5191 | Charlotte Amalie (STT) Anguilla (AXA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:23 | JetBlue Airways 1492 | Tampa (TPA) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:09 | JetBlue Airways 1775 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Kingston (KIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202515:20 | JetBlue Airways 618 | New York (JFK) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202515:15 | JetBlue Airways 8003 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Kingston (KIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202515:00 | JetBlue Airways 6680 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202514:20 | JetBlue Airways 759 | Boston (BOS) Philadelphia (PHL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202514:00 | JetBlue Airways 479 | New York (JFK) Montego Bay (MBJ) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.11.202513:45 | JetBlue Airways 5580 | Amman (AMM) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202513:40 | JetBlue Airways 388 | Los Angeles (LAX) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202513:39 | JetBlue Airways 2283 | Boston (BOS) Raleigh (RDU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202513:35 | JetBlue Airways 1853 | New York (JFK) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202513:00 | JetBlue Airways 1759 | New York (JFK) Kingston (KIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:00 | JetBlue Airways 6701 | Porto (OPO) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:49 | JetBlue Airways 920 | San Diego (SAN) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:40 | JetBlue Airways 6769 | Lisbon (LIS) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:34 | JetBlue Airways 1336 | Detroit (DTW) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:18 | JetBlue Airways 1380 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Guatemala City (GUA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202511:04 | JetBlue Airways 1310 | Jacksonville (JAX) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202509:40 | JetBlue Airways 6270 | London (LHR) Lyon (LYS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202509:00 | JetBlue Airways 8640 | San Salvador (SAL) San Salvador (SAL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202508:50 | JetBlue Airways 6278 | London (LHR) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
