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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29.05.202522:40 | Ryanair 1979 | Lodz (LCJ) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202518:35 | Ryanair 1978 | Dublin (DUB) Lodz (LCJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:30 | Ryanair 8261 | Rome (CIA) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:20 | Ryanair 3331 | Paphos (PFO) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:00 | Ryanair | Budapest (BUD) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202516:45 | Ryanair 23 | Paris (BVA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202516:15 | Ryanair 1659 | Budapest (BUD) London (STN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:25 | Ryanair 1632 | London (EMA) Limoges (LIG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:25 | Ryanair 8403 | Tirana (TIA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:50 | Ryanair 3715 | Bourgas (BOJ) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:20 | Ryanair 1539 | Rome (TSF) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:40 | Ryanair 2723 | Bari (BRI) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:30 | Ryanair 82 | Rome (CIA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:15 | Ryanair 4255 | Budapest (BUD) N?rnberg (NUE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202512:45 | Ryanair 5734 | Rome (MXP) Bratislava (BTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202512:25 | Ryanair 1658 | London (STN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:45 | Ryanair 2174 | Krakow (KRK) Memmingen (FMM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:35 | Ryanair 4224 | Dublin (DUB) Bratislava (BTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:30 | Ryanair 1812 | Krakow (KRK) London (LTN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:30 | Ryanair 3716 | Krakow (KRK) Bourgas (BOJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:25 | Ryanair 4256 | N?rnberg (NUE) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:25 | Ryanair 3722 | Manchester (MAN) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:20 | Ryanair 2722 | Krakow (KRK) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:15 | Ryanair 2107 | Rome (BGY) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:05 | Ryanair 4425 | Cagliari (CAG) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202511:00 | Ryanair 83 | Krakow (KRK) Rome (CIA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:50 | Ryanair 4842 | Brussels (CRL) Nimes (FNI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:45 | Ryanair 2300 | Manises (VLC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:40 | Ryanair 8942 | Paris (BVA) Gdansk (GDN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:30 | Ryanair 6624 | Edinburgh (EDI) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:25 | Ryanair 4413 | Helsinki (HEL) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:40 | Ryanair 6713 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:35 | Ryanair 7227 | Thessaloniki (SKG) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:30 | Ryanair 2610 | Athens (ATH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:20 | Ryanair 6078 | Barcelona (BCN) Ouarzazate (OZZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:05 | Ryanair 4531 | Sarajevo (SJJ) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:05 | Ryanair 3231 | Catania (CTA) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:00 | Ryanair 4045 | Napoli (NAP) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:00 | Ryanair 1017 | Edinburgh (EDI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:00 | Ryanair 8384 | Barcelona (BCN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202508:00 | Ryanair 8358 | Manchester (MAN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202507:45 | Ryanair 4310 | Arrecife (ACE) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202505:45 | Ryanair 9941 | Alicante (ALC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:55 | Ryanair 5571 | Sofia (SOF) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:50 | Ryanair 6749 | Gothenburg (GOT) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:45 | Ryanair 3435 | Krakow (KRK) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:20 | Ryanair 3036 | Krakow (KRK) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:10 | Ryanair 34 | Manchester (MAN) Bratislava (BTS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:10 | Ryanair 4426 | Krakow (KRK) Cagliari (CAG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:00 | Ryanair 3592 | London (STN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:50 | Ryanair 8357 | Budapest (BUD) Manchester (MAN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:40 | Ryanair 1023 | Dublin (DUB) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:05 | Ryanair 1242 | Athens (ATH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202516:00 | Ryanair 7465 | Tours (TUF) Porto (OPO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202516:00 | Ryanair 2300 | Manises (VLC) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:45 | Ryanair 3327 | Shannon (SNN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:20 | Ryanair 8403 | Tirana (TIA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202515:15 | Ryanair 43 | Eindhoven (EIN) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:30 | Ryanair 166 | Paris (BVA) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:40 | Ryanair 6788 | Paris (BVA) Trieste (TRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:40 | Ryanair 1243 | Budapest (BUD) Athens (ATH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:35 | Ryanair 4011 | Gothenburg (GOT) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:30 | Ryanair 2622 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:30 | Ryanair 9001 | Paris (BVA) Manises (VLC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:20 | Ryanair 8883 | Paris (BVA) Rome (MXP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:15 | Ryanair 6042 | Tangier (TNG) Carcassonne (CCF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:05 | Ryanair 2175 | Memmingen (FMM) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:00 | Ryanair 888 | Rome (BGY) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202512:45 | Ryanair 3224 | Paris (BVA) Brindisi (BDS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202512:45 | Ryanair 4256 | N?rnberg (NUE) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202512:40 | Ryanair 7464 | Porto (OPO) Tours (TUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202511:20 | Ryanair 5191 | Bari (BRI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202511:15 | Ryanair 1829 | Paris (BVA) Prague (PRG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202511:15 | Ryanair 8942 | Paris (BVA) Gdansk (GDN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202510:55 | Ryanair 4255 | Budapest (BUD) N?rnberg (NUE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202510:20 | Ryanair 23 | Paris (BVA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202509:20 | Ryanair 4511 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202509:15 | Ryanair 8384 | Barcelona (BCN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202508:55 | Ryanair 2763 | Krakow (KRK) Copenhagen (CPH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202508:25 | Ryanair 1658 | London (STN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202521:25 | Ryanair 4756 | Arrecife (ACE) Bristol (BRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:15 | Ryanair 3591 | Budapest (BUD) London (STN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:10 | Ryanair 6712 | Budapest (BUD) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:55 | Ryanair 1398 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Zaragoza (ZAZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:40 | Ryanair 6232 | Krakow (KRK) Palermo (PMO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:35 | Ryanair 3827 | Budapest (BUD) Bologna (BLQ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202518:00 | Ryanair 4938 | Brussels (CRL) Rome (TSF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:30 | Ryanair 1335 | Malaga (AGP) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:35 | Ryanair 3111 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:30 | Ryanair | Rome (BGY) Lodz (LCJ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:25 | Ryanair 3592 | London (STN) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:20 | Ryanair 6713 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:20 | Ryanair 4275 | Budapest (BUD) Marseille (MRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:10 | Ryanair 2160 | Porto (OPO) Rome (TSF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:20 | Ryanair 3699 | Krakow (KRK) Paris (BVA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:20 | Ryanair 2480 | Poitiers (PIS) London (STN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:15 | Ryanair 3536 | Krakow (KRK) Rome (BGY) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202515:15 | Ryanair 8502 | Er-Rachidia (ERH) Marrakech (RAK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:45 | Ryanair 8144 | London (LTN) Knock (NOC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:20 | Ryanair 4078 | Prague (PRG) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
