One of the most common causes of flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often arranged by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of European Union Regulation 261, under which you might be entitled to 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 every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union law 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, according to EU 261:
- The airline needs to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event 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;
- 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 from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to Ryanair Strike Compensation
Frequently, Ryanair strikes involve their staff. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or other essential staff. As you now know, you can seek airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered 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. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed such incidents, therefore such cases 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. Consequently, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you should understand 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.
Ryanair Strike Compensation
Before seeking the airline strike compensation, it’s important to understand the criteria and the amount of compensation you might receive.
Ryanair Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for passengers. When airline workers go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is essential to know 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.
In evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the delay length they experience. It is important to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you are entitled to. Below you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you may get.
| 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 |
Ryanair Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. Under EU 261, you are eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros. Note that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline informed you about the cancellation less than 14 days before your travel.
Nevertheless, there are always some exceptions to the rules, 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 criteria 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 the destination point 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. Check the table below for more details:
| 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 Ryanair Flights Are Covered by EU261?
EU261 regulation applies to every flight departing from airports in the EU, 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 Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The table below shows which Ryanair flights are covered 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 Ryanair Strike Compensation
If you’ve faced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who encounter any of these situations on Ryanair 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 such as your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We understand the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort to obtain your rightful 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08.05.202514:10 | Ryanair 839 | Budapest (BUD) Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202509:10 | Ryanair 2108 | Budapest (BUD) Rome (BGY) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:00 | Ryanair 1017 | Edinburgh (EDI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202508:50 | Ryanair 1242 | Athens (ATH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202508:20 | Ryanair 9933 | Birmingham (BHX) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202522:15 | Ryanair 2461 | Bydgoszcz (BZG) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202515:05 | Ryanair 1083 | Lisbon (LIS) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:55 | Ryanair 2996 | Oujda (OUD) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:40 | Ryanair 3038 | Rome (TSF) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:10 | Ryanair 3501 | Rome (BGY) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:10 | Ryanair 3716 | Krakow (KRK) Bourgas (BOJ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202514:05 | Ryanair 24 | Dublin (DUB) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:55 | Ryanair 8943 | Gdansk (GDN) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:40 | Ryanair 6788 | Paris (BVA) Trieste (TRS) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:35 | Ryanair 9160 | Paris (BVA) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:35 | Ryanair 7474 | Porto (OPO) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:25 | Ryanair 3741 | London (LTN) Rome (TSF) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:20 | Ryanair 8883 | Paris (BVA) Rome (MXP) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:15 | Ryanair 228 | London (STN) Szymany (SZY) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:15 | Ryanair 6042 | Tangier (TNG) Carcassonne (CCF) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:00 | Ryanair 5222 | Fez (FEZ) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:00 | Ryanair 338 | London (LTN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:40 | Ryanair 7464 | Porto (OPO) Tours (TUF) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:30 | Ryanair 3215 | Paris (BVA) Bologna (BLQ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:40 | Ryanair 7786 | Paris (BVA) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:25 | Ryanair 5445 | Paris (BVA) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:45 | Ryanair 3844 | Paris (BVA) Marrakech (RAK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:35 | Ryanair 594 | Porto (OPO) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:15 | Ryanair 4383 | Sofia (SOF) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:45 | Ryanair 6356 | Alicante (ALC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:35 | Ryanair 4204 | Glasgow (GLA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:35 | Ryanair 1457 | Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:35 | Ryanair 1247 | Paris (BVA) Sevilla (SVQ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:20 | Ryanair 4511 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:15 | Ryanair 2229 | Krakow (KRK) Manises (VLC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:00 | Ryanair 7805 | London (LTN) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:50 | Ryanair 3121 | Barcelona (BCN) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202508:10 | Ryanair 2844 | Nador (NDR) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202507:20 | Ryanair 22 | Dublin (DUB) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:00 | Ryanair 8871 | Pisa (PSA) Marrakech (RAK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:00 | Ryanair 7462 | Prague (PRG) Rhodes (RHO) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202505:45 | Ryanair 1888 | Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki (WMI) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202520:35 | Ryanair 2777 | Krakow (KRK) Thessaloniki (SKG) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202518:10 | Ryanair 8747 | La Rochelle (LRH) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202517:20 | Ryanair 8672 | Krakow (KRK) Gerona (GRO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:15 | Ryanair 6551 | Knock (NOC) Liverpool (LPL) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202515:55 | Ryanair 2769 | Tours (TUF) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202515:25 | Ryanair 3046 | Pescara (PSR) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202514:40 | Ryanair 25 | Paris (BVA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202514:25 | Ryanair 4378 | Paris (BVA) Faro (FAO) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202513:05 | Ryanair 2768 | London (STN) Tours (TUF) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202512:25 | Ryanair 3724 | Manchester (MAN) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202512:20 | Ryanair 2722 | Krakow (KRK) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202512:10 | Ryanair 5086 | Paphos (PFO) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202512:10 | Ryanair 1465 | Birmingham (BHX) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:55 | Ryanair 2362 | London (STN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:50 | Ryanair 1844 | London (STN) Lodz (LCJ) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:15 | Ryanair 712 | London (STN) Aarhus (AAR) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:15 | Ryanair 3115 | Iasi (IAS) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:55 | Ryanair 1084 | Paris (BVA) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202505:55 | Ryanair 5516 | Bristol (BRS) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202522:30 | Ryanair 5255 | Rimini (RMI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:55 | Ryanair 549 | Bologna (BLQ) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:35 | Ryanair 1902 | Krakow (KRK) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:30 | Ryanair 2762 | Copenhagen (CPH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:30 | Ryanair 346 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202521:25 | Ryanair 8246 | Rome (CIA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:15 | Ryanair 3164 | Rome (BGY) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:10 | Ryanair 8235 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:50 | Ryanair 7074 | Bari (BRI) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:45 | Ryanair 4758 | Las Palmas (LPA) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:45 | Ryanair 6713 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:45 | Ryanair 7041 | Rhodes (RHO) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:35 | Ryanair 5555 | Dublin (DUB) Canary (TFS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:25 | Ryanair 97 | Prague (PRG) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:25 | Ryanair 2432 | London (STN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:00 | Ryanair 9588 | Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:00 | Ryanair 9016 | Castellon de la Plana (CDT) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:50 | Ryanair 341 | London (LTN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:40 | Ryanair 3568 | Dublin (DUB) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:40 | Ryanair 7036 | Dublin (DUB) Gerona (GRO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:30 | Ryanair 3995 | Dublin (DUB) Agadir (AGA) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:10 | Ryanair 7063 | Alicante (ALC) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:10 | Ryanair 3165 | Budapest (BUD) Rome (BGY) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:10 | Ryanair 942 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:05 | Ryanair 98 | Dublin (DUB) Wroclaw (WRO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:05 | Ryanair 3590 | Faro (FAO) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:55 | Ryanair 2141 | Manchester (MAN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:50 | Ryanair 364 | Dublin (DUB) Funchal (FNC) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:45 | Ryanair 6473 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Berlin (BER) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202518:45 | Ryanair 1453 | Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:35 | Ryanair 2433 | Krakow (KRK) London (STN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:30 | Ryanair 8563 | Malaga (AGP) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:30 | Ryanair 7711 | Krakow (KRK) Birmingham (BHX) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:25 | Ryanair 3592 | London (STN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:20 | Ryanair 2362 | London (STN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:15 | Ryanair 9933 | Birmingham (BHX) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Ryanair 507 | Bristol (BRS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Ryanair 2528 | Madrid (MAD) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:10 | Ryanair 507 | Bristol (BRS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
