One of the most common factors behind flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often initiated by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you might be eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Read on 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 261/2004 is a European Union law that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to EU 261/2004:
- The airline needs to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to select one of the following 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 required to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the the hotel and airport.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to KLM Strike Compensation
Frequently, KLM strikes involve their staff. These can be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or any other crucial employees. As you now know, you have the right to claim airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you experienced 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. It is important to note if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, thus these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are caused 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 individual, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will provide compensation.
KLM Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the requirements and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
KLM Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes passengers. When airline workers go on strike, it can disrupt travelers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial to understand that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours because of a strike, you are eligible for compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
When evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the delay length they experience. 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 find 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 |
KLM Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. Under EU Regulation 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 14 days before your travel.
However, there are always some exceptions to the rules, and here is the case. The airline is entitled to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This flight must meet the requirements 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 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 KLM Flights Are Covered by EU261?
The EU261 regulation covers every flight 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 EU airlines. It also applies to flights to/from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The table below shows which KLM flights are protected 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 KLM Strike Compensation
If you’ve faced flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how irritating it can be.
Travelers who experience any of these situations on KLM flights have a right to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will strive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17.07.202522:20 | KLM 2707 | Bucharest (OTP) Timisoara (TSR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202521:25 | KLM 4264 | Xiamen (XMN) Qingdao (TAO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202521:20 | KLM 4262 | Xiamen (XMN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202521:00 | KLM 1641 | Amsterdam (AMS) Turin (TRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202520:55 | KLM 1785 | Amsterdam (AMS) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202520:40 | KLM 1155 | Amsterdam (AMS) Trondheim (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202520:30 | KLM 4361 | Chongqing (TFU) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202519:30 | KLM 4359 | Shenzhen (SZX) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202519:25 | KLM 3739 | Phnom Penh (SAI) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202518:20 | KLM 5950 | Minneapolis (MSP) Minot (MOT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202517:55 | KLM 3972 | Jakarta (CGK) Balikpapan (BPN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202517:00 | KLM 2278 | Paris (CDG) (DSS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202517:00 | KLM 1329 | Amsterdam (AMS) Krakow (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202516:55 | KLM 1781 | Amsterdam (AMS) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202516:35 | KLM 5970 | Seattle (SEA) Juneau (JNU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202516:20 | KLM 807 | Taipei (TPE) Manila (MNL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202515:40 | KLM 425 | Amsterdam (AMS) Riyadh (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202515:40 | KLM 6242 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202515:35 | KLM 2889 | Aalborg (AAL) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202515:20 | KLM 1779 | Amsterdam (AMS) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202514:40 | KLM 4971 | Taipei (TPE) Fukuoka (FUK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202514:35 | KLM 8445 | Turku (TKU) Stockholm (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202514:05 | KLM 2904 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202513:55 | KLM 5478 | Santa Ana (SNA) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202513:45 | KLM 7253 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
17.07.202513:30 | KLM 5124 | Seattle (SEA) Salt Lake City (SLC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202513:00 | KLM 8441 | Aarhus (AAR) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202512:30 | KLM 8411 | Kalmar (KLR) Stockholm (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202512:10 | KLM 2885 | Aalborg (AAL) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202512:10 | KLM 2885 | Aalborg (AAL) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202511:58 | KLM 5341 | Columbus (CSG) Atlanta (ATL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202511:35 | KLM 4977 | Hiroshima (HIJ) Taipei (TPE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202511:15 | KLM 8450 | Copenhagen (CPH) Oslo (TRF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202511:05 | KLM 8659 | Tallinn (TLL) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202510:45 | KLM 8463 | Tallinn (TLL) Stockholm (ARN) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
17.07.202510:30 | KLM 2250 | Paris (CDG) Antananarivo (TNR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202510:30 | KLM 4590 | Johannesburg (JNB) Bulawayo (BUQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202510:25 | KLM 7253 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:55 | KLM 2843 | Amsterdam (AMS) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:40 | KLM 4059 | Jakarta (CGK) Ambon (AMQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:35 | KLM 1639 | Amsterdam (AMS) Turin (TRN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:30 | KLM 2055 | Paris (CDG) Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:30 | KLM 4741 | New Delhi (DEL) Chennai (MAA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:25 | KLM 1151 | Amsterdam (AMS) Trondheim (TRD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:25 | KLM 1787 | Amsterdam (AMS) Hanover (HAJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202509:00 | KLM 4745 | New Delhi (DEL) Hyderabad (HYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202508:50 | KLM 2005 | Tokyo (HND) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202508:07 | KLM 5893 | Anchorage (ANC) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202508:00 | KLM 3762 | Xiamen (XMN) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202507:55 | KLM 8646 | Copenhagen (CPH) Tallinn (TLL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202507:20 | KLM 2176 | Paris (CDG) Tunis (TUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202507:20 | KLM 2726 | Bucharest (OTP) Timisoara (TSR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202507:05 | KLM 3787 | Tianjin (TSN) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202506:30 | KLM 5869 | Eugene (EUG) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202506:25 | KLM 6919 | Ontario (ONT) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202506:20 | KLM 8595 | Alta (ALF) Tromso (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
17.07.202502:15 | KLM 4868 | Singapore (SIN) Manila (MNL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202521:40 | KLM 3778 | Xiamen (XMN) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202521:40 | KLM 6871 | Lihue (LIH) Seattle (SEA) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
16.07.202520:55 | KLM 1785 | Amsterdam (AMS) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202520:37 | KLM 7024 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Tucson (TUS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202520:35 | KLM 1331 | Amsterdam (AMS) Krakow (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202520:15 | KLM 5146 | Boston (BOS) Tampa (TPA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202520:15 | KLM 807 | Amsterdam (AMS) Taipei (TPE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202519:15 | KLM 3468 | Gudja (MLA) Rome (FCO) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
16.07.202518:59 | KLM 6238 | Santa Ana (SNA) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202518:55 | KLM 4034 | Balikpapan (BPN) Jakarta (CGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202518:35 | KLM 5378 | Atlanta (ATL) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:55 | KLM 7358 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:45 | KLM 5574 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:45 | KLM 7924 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:40 | KLM 5790 | Detroit (DTW) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:30 | KLM 6220 | Seattle (SEA) Redmond (RDM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:20 | KLM 3462 | Rome (FCO) Trieste (TRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:15 | KLM 5674 | Boston (BOS) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:10 | KLM 8531 | Skelleftea (SFT) Stockholm (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:05 | KLM 2564 | Zakinthos (ZTH) Amsterdam (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:00 | KLM 2278 | Paris (CDG) (DSS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202517:00 | KLM 5102 | Atlanta (ATL) Mobile (MOB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202516:50 | KLM 5981 | Indianapolis (IND) Atlanta (ATL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202516:45 | KLM 2891 | Aalborg (AAL) Copenhagen (CPH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202516:30 | KLM 2932 | Oslo (OSL) Tromso (TOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202516:25 | KLM 7345 | Atlanta (ATL) Monroe (MLU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202516:20 | KLM 5982 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:59 | KLM 5376 | Atlanta (ATL) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:59 | KLM 5580 | Detroit (DTW) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:55 | KLM 5846 | Detroit (DTW) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:40 | KLM 423 | Amsterdam (AMS) Riyadh (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:30 | KLM 8528 | Stockholm (ARN) Skelleftea (SFT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:27 | KLM 5944 | Minneapolis (MSP) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202515:25 | KLM 8637 | Kiruna (KRN) Stockholm (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:50 | KLM 4058 | Jakarta (CGK) Balikpapan (BPN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:35 | KLM 8800 | Shanghai (XIY) Karamay (KRY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:30 | KLM 1453 | Amsterdam (AMS) Toulouse (TLS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:25 | KLM 7060 | Minneapolis (MSP) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:07 | KLM 5985 | Indianapolis (IND) Detroit (DTW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:07 | KLM 3057 | Santo Domingo (SDQ) Panama City (PTY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202514:05 | KLM 6032 | Seattle (SEA) Amsterdam (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202513:57 | KLM 6602 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
16.07.202513:40 | KLM 6297 | Minneapolis (MSP) Milwaukee (MKE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
