Flight delays or cancellations due to airline strikes can be annoying, but there is good news for travelers. There is a regulation called EU 261 that protects you. It says that airlines must issue compensation if your flight is delayed or cancelled as a result of a strike. In this article, we will explain what the EU 261 regulation is and how it can help you.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
Now let’s focus on the details of EU Regulation 261/2004. In the following sections, you will discover your rights to compensation and what advantages you can expect in case of a flight disruption.
Right to Compensation
The European Union regulation states that if you are protected by the EU 261/2004, you have a right to claim compensation if a wildcat or planned strike of the airline’s workers disrupts your flight. It’s important to note, such situations do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” i.e., those beyond the airline’s control.
Oman Air Flight Cancellation Compensation
According to EU Regulation 261, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 if your flight is cancelled and the airline does not notify you of the flight cancellation within 14 days before your planned departure date.
However, as it often happens, there are exceptions you should be aware of. Specifically, 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 the final destination later than originally scheduled, you are still eligible to claim compensation.
The main factors that affect the amount of compensation are the flight distance and the delay time. See the table 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 |
Oman Air Flight Delay Compensation
Delays caused by airline strikes of any duration can be frustrating and may seriously affect your plans. You may be eligible for compensation if the flight delay caused by an airline strike lasts a minimum of three hours.
Concerning the possible compensation amount that passengers may receive, there are two crucial factors to consider: the duration of the delay and the flight distance. See the table provided 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 either cancelled or delayed for 5 or more hours, the passenger obtains more significant rights. You have two options to select from:
- You can refuse the delayed or cancelled flight and choose a full ticket 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 delayed or cancelled flight resulting from an airline strike, passengers also have the right to care. So, the airline must provide passengers with food, drinks, and the opportunity to make two phone calls, fax messages, and emails. When your flight is rescheduled for the next day, the airline is obliged to provide you with a hotel, as well as transportation to and from the hotel.
Upgrading and Downgrading
In some instances, it occurs the airline can either upgrade or downgrade your flight’s class when offering an alternative flight. In these situations, you should understand specific rules and your rights:
In case of upgrading: if your class has been upgraded, you won’t have to pay extra for this benefit.
In case of downgrading: if your class is downgraded, the airline is obligated to reimburse you. Again, the compensation in this case entirely depends 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 within the EU; additionally, these regulations cover 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 understand that in cases when the airline cannot influence or prevent the strike, there will be no compensation for passengers. Let’s take an example: any labor dispute may significantly affect aviation (it can be a national labor or air traffic strike); however, such situations are not under an airline’s control, and it’s not their fault that this situation occurs. As a result, an airline is not obligated to pay compensation for disrupted flights.
Although many instances of strikes are not covered by EU261 and are classified as “extraordinary circumstances”, this does not automatically mean that the airline will not pay compensation.
In line with the ECJ ruling of 11 June 2020 (Case C-74/19), the airline must prove they have done everything possible to prevent a strike. If the airline cannot prove it, they are obliged to provide passengers compensation for flight disruptions.
Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?
European Union Regulation 261 covers all flights departing from EU airports. It also covers 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, Oman Air is not a European airline. Therefore, they aren’t required 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 Oman Air Strike Compensation
Dealing with delayed or cancelled flights due to strikes is always frustrating. It can spoil your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, take the following actions:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide flight details like your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We understand the EU laws well 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10.11.202518:25 | Oman Air 5695 | Tawau (TWU) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202514:45 | Oman Air 5670 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Tawau (TWU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202512:40 | Oman Air 5251 | Frankfurt (FRA) Amsterdam (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202508:35 | Oman Air 6059 | Doha (DOH) Miami (MIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202508:30 | Oman Air 5168 | Muscat (MCT) (DQM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202501:25 | Oman Air 6091 | Doha (DOH) Maputo (MPM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202520:10 | Oman Air 661 | Muscat (MCT) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202519:30 | Oman Air 6070 | Doha (DOH) Colombo (CMB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202519:15 | Oman Air 6060 | Miami (MIA) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202518:40 | Oman Air 6387 | Doha (DOH) Colombo (CMB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202518:30 | Oman Air 5196 | Doha (DOH) Muscat (MCT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202518:15 | Oman Air 6485 | Doha (DOH) Auckland (AKL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202517:10 | Oman Air 5192 | Muscat (MCT) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202516:30 | Oman Air 664 | Doha (DOH) Muscat (MCT) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.11.202516:15 | Oman Air 5596 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Sibu (SBW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202515:30 | Oman Air 5818 | Bangkok (BKK) Sukhothai (sawankolok) (THS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202515:30 | Oman Air 6147 | Lagos (LOS) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202515:10 | Oman Air 5703 | Jakarta (CGK) Pekanbaru (PKU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202514:50 | Oman Air 5798 | Jakarta (CGK) Balikpapan (BPN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202514:50 | Oman Air 663 | Muscat (MCT) Doha (DOH) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.11.202513:30 | Oman Air 6540 | Doha (DOH) Muscat (MCT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202512:50 | Oman Air 5366 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202512:40 | Oman Air 6139 | Beirut (BEY) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202511:25 | Oman Air 5911 | Yangon (RGN) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202509:45 | Oman Air 5910 | Bangkok (BKK) Yangon (RGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202509:15 | Oman Air 6604 | Lagos (LOS) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202508:45 | Oman Air 6134 | Nairobi (NBO) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202508:40 | Oman Air 6102 | London (LGW) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202507:45 | Oman Air 6028 | Doha (DOH) Sao Paulo (GRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202507:10 | Oman Air 5168 | Muscat (MCT) (DQM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202502:30 | Oman Air 211 | Muscat (MCT) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202501:40 | Oman Air 6062 | Doha (DOH) Lusaka (LUN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202501:40 | Oman Air 6254 | Doha (DOH) New York (IAD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202501:30 | Oman Air 6029 | Doha (DOH) Sao Paulo (GRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.11.202500:30 | Oman Air 5554 | Melbourne (MEL) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202523:20 | Oman Air 5687 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Penang (PEN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202523:10 | Oman Air 6701 | Dubai (DXB) Colombo (CMB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202522:30 | Oman Air 5464 | Luxor (LXR) Cairo (CAI) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.11.202522:15 | Oman Air 5567 | Sydney (SYD) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202521:30 | Oman Air 5826 | Bangkok (BKK) Phuket (HKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202521:00 | Oman Air 6042 | New York (JFK) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202521:00 | Oman Air 5387 | Frankfurt (FRA) Warsaw (WAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202520:25 | Oman Air 6129 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202519:40 | Oman Air 5487 | Cairo (CAI) Hurghada (HRG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202518:50 | Oman Air 6050 | Chicago (ORD) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202518:20 | Oman Air 5115 | Melbourne (MEL) Abu Dhabi (AUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202517:20 | Oman Air 5886 | Phuket (HKT) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202515:10 | Oman Air 6054 | Los Angeles (LAX) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202515:00 | Oman Air 6174 | San Francisco (SFO) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202513:00 | Oman Air 5624 | Hanoi (HAN) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202509:50 | Oman Air 5552 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Melbourne (MEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202508:55 | Oman Air 5583 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Hong Kong (HKG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202508:35 | Oman Air 6059 | Doha (DOH) Miami (MIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202508:30 | Oman Air 5581 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Jakarta (KNO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202508:20 | Oman Air 5906 | Bangkok (BKK) Melbourne (MEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202508:10 | Oman Air 6156 | Doha (DOH) Boston (BOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202502:30 | Oman Air 211 | Muscat (MCT) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202502:15 | Oman Air 6107 | Doha (DOH) Melbourne (MEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202502:00 | Oman Air 6122 | Doha (DOH) Stockholm (ARN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202502:00 | Oman Air 6087 | Doha (DOH) Lahore (LHE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202523:55 | Oman Air 5104 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Male (MLE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202520:40 | Oman Air 5114 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) Melbourne (MEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202518:15 | Oman Air 5797 | Jakarta (CGK) Banjarmasin (BDJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202516:20 | Oman Air 5837 | Malaga (AGP) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202516:15 | Oman Air 5882 | Bangkok (BKK) Trat (TDX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202515:30 | Oman Air 5842 | Stockholm (ARN) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202515:10 | Oman Air 5578 | Melbourne (MEL) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202515:00 | Oman Air 5708 | Melbourne (MEL) Jakarta (CGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202514:55 | Oman Air 5809 | Barcelona (BCN) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202514:55 | Oman Air 5840 | Copenhagen (CPH) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202514:50 | Oman Air 5807 | Prague (PRG) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202514:45 | Oman Air 5670 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Tawau (TWU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202512:40 | Oman Air 6139 | Beirut (BEY) Doha (DOH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202511:30 | Oman Air 5879 | Bangkok (BKK) Koh Samui (USM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202511:15 | Oman Air 5715 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:45 | Oman Air 5910 | Bangkok (BKK) Yangon (RGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:35 | Oman Air 5632 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:00 | Oman Air 5572 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Denpasar (DPS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202508:30 | Oman Air 5581 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Jakarta (KNO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202508:05 | Oman Air 5811 | Bangkok (BKK) Koh Samui (USM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202508:05 | Oman Air 5866 | Bangkok (BKK) Chiang Mai (CNX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202508:00 | Oman Air 5918 | Bangkok (BKK) Seoul (ICN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202507:45 | Oman Air 5912 | Bangkok (BKK) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202507:35 | Oman Air 5871 | Bangkok (BKK) Krabi (KBV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202507:35 | Oman Air 5904 | Bangkok (BKK) Perth (PER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202502:05 | Oman Air 6023 | Doha (DOH) Islamabad (ISB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202501:50 | Oman Air 685 | Muscat (MCT) Riyadh (RUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202519:20 | Oman Air 6656 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Zurich (ZRH) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
06.11.202517:10 | Oman Air 5593 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Bintulu (BTU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:10 | Oman Air 5816 | Phuket (HKT) Pattaya (UTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:00 | Oman Air 5702 | Jakarta (CGK) Batam (BTH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202514:50 | Oman Air 5798 | Jakarta (CGK) Balikpapan (BPN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:10 | Oman Air 5390 | Copenhagen (CPH) Munich (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202512:45 | Oman Air 6652 | Zurich (ZRH) Amsterdam (AMS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202511:15 | Oman Air 5715 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202510:35 | Oman Air 5913 | Hanoi (HAN) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202510:15 | Oman Air 5903 | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:45 | Oman Air 5910 | Bangkok (BKK) Yangon (RGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202509:20 | Oman Air 5830 | Bangkok (BKK) Koh Samui (USM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202523:55 | Oman Air 5529 | Muscat (MCT) Manama (BAH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
