Flight delays or cancellations caused by an airline strike can seriously disrupt travel plans. Fortunately, in many cases, passengers are covered under EU261/2004 regulation. This regulation establishes the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers when facing airline strikes. In this article, we will look at passenger rights and the process of claiming compensation from the airline.
When Are You Entitled to Sichuan Airlines Strike Compensation?
European Union Regulation 261/2004 protects passengers affected by airline strikes. This legislation obliges the airline to issue compensation during a standard crew strike and a “wildcat” strike. These labor disputes are considered part of operational issues, consequently, the airline is responsible for them.
It is crucial to understand that the situation with compensation is complex. Certain strikes may be classified as the “extraordinary circumstances” exception. These include strikes by baggage handlers, fire crews, ground personnel, etc. In the event of disruptions resulting from these ground crew members, the chances of getting compensation may be significantly reduced. It is crucial to identify exactly which personnel is involved in the strike. This directly influences your eligibility for compensation.
Flight Cancellation Compensation
In the event of flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline must inform travelers of the cancellation at least 14 days before the scheduled departure. If the airline fails to notify you during the specified period, it is obliged to pay compensation to travelers in the amount of up to 600 euros.
It is important to note that the airline is not obligated to pay compensation by providing you with an alternative flight to your final destination. However, if the alternative flight results in a later arrival at the final destination, passengers might be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation is based on the duration of the delay and the distance of the flight, as displayed in the following table:
| 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 |
Flight Delay Compensation
According to the EU261/2004 regulation, if your flight is delayed and you reach your final destination more than 3 hours later than scheduled, you are entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger. It is important to note that the duration of the delay depends solely on when you reach your final destination, not on how late the plane took off.
The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay:
| 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 |
Requirements for Sichuan Airlines Strike Compensation
When a flight disruption occurs, passengers may be eligible for compensation, but specific criteria must be met. It’s important to understand these criteria to effectively manage the compensation process:
- Your flight must be covered by the EU261 regulation. This applies to all flights leaving from EU airports, regardless of the airline. It also applies to flights arriving in the EU, but only when operated by an EU-based airline.
- A flight delay or cancellation has significantly disrupted your travel plans. This means your flight was delayed by 3 hours or more at the final destination, or it was cancelled with less than fourteen days’ notice before the scheduled departure.
- You are required to have a confirmed reservation and be prepared to travel. This includes having a confirmed booking and all necessary travel documents prepared (passport, visas).
- You need to get to the airport on time. Check-in within the specified time by the airline. If no specific time is provided, arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure to maintain eligibility for compensation.
In case you believe you meet these requirements following a Sichuan Airlines strike, it’s advisable to document your experience thoroughly and communicate directly with the airline about your compensation claim. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is the first step to potentially obtaining compensation for an airline strike.
How to Claim Sichuan Airlines Strike Compensation
Dealing with delayed or cancelled flights due to strikes is always frustrating. This can spoil your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To seek compensation for this inconvenience, take the following actions:
- Complete our form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to secure your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
By following these steps, you will get the compensation you are entitled to under EU law.
Other Rights in Case of a Flight Strike
In addition to compensation, passengers must know about certain services they can expect to receive from the airline in the event of a flight disruption. These services aim to reduce inconveniences and give some comfort to passengers during delays or cancellations. Note that the services we are describing below are a part of the airline company’s duty to care for every passenger.
Right to Care
When the flight delay is two hours or more, the airline is required to provide affected passengers with certain services to alleviate discomfort. Some of the basic services are free beverages and meals. Additionally, the affected passengers have a right to make two phone calls and send faxes, or e-mails for free.
Rebooking or Refunds
If your flight is cancelled or delayed by over five hours, you can request a full refund or an alternative flight to your final destination. These options have some flexibility, which is great because you can choose what works best for you.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06.12.202508:40 | Sichuan Airlines 6717 | Chongqing (TFU) Haikou (HAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202508:01 | Sichuan Airlines 2624 | Qingdao (TAO) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202508:01 | Sichuan Airlines 4218 | Kashi (KHG) (YTW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202507:45 | Sichuan Airlines 2507 | (PKX) Guangzhou (CAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202507:25 | Sichuan Airlines 4735 | Hangzhou (HGH) Zunyi (ZYI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:30 | Sichuan Airlines 2460 | Shenzhen (SZX) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:20 | Sichuan Airlines 4812 | Shenzhen (SZX) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:15 | Sichuan Airlines 4219 | (LFQ) Tianjin (TSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:10 | Sichuan Airlines 2681 | Xiamen (XMN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:10 | Sichuan Airlines 4246 | Hotan (HTN) Qiemo (IQM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:05 | Sichuan Airlines 2602 | Qingdao (TAO) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202522:00 | Sichuan Airlines 2366 | Tianjin (TSN) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:35 | Sichuan Airlines 2378 | Jinan (TNA) Jinjiang (JJN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:30 | Sichuan Airlines 4718 | Shanghai (XIY) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:20 | Sichuan Airlines 2550 | Chongqing (TFU) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:15 | Sichuan Airlines 4720 | Chongqing (TFU) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:05 | Sichuan Airlines 5015 | Shanghai (PVG) Shanghai (XIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:05 | Sichuan Airlines 4856 | Weihai (WEH) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:05 | Sichuan Airlines 5002 | Sanya (SYX) Shanghai (XIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:00 | Sichuan Airlines 2269 | Xiamen (XMN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4816 | Dongying (DOY) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:55 | Sichuan Airlines 2374 | Shanghai (XIY) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:50 | Sichuan Airlines 2230 | Hangzhou (HGH) Jinjiang (JJN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:30 | Sichuan Airlines 4804 | Yinchuan (INC) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:10 | Sichuan Airlines 5433 | Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (XIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:50 | Sichuan Airlines 4219 | Chongqing (CKG) (LFQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:45 | Sichuan Airlines 4165 | Chongqing (CKG) Xuzhou (XUZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:45 | Sichuan Airlines 2672 | Fuzhou (FOC) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:45 | Sichuan Airlines 4868 | Beijing (PEK) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:35 | Sichuan Airlines 2258 | Dalian (DLC) Shanghai (HIA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:05 | Sichuan Airlines 4869 | Hangzhou (HGH) Guangzhou (CAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4824 | Xuzhou (XUZ) Shenzhen (SZX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:55 | Sichuan Airlines 8907 | Chengdu (CTU) Yangzhou (YTY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:45 | Sichuan Airlines 3180 | Chongqing (CKG) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:25 | Sichuan Airlines 8917 | Chengdu (CTU) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:20 | Sichuan Airlines 4220 | Tianjin (TSN) (LFQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:20 | Sichuan Airlines 8941 | Chengdu (CTU) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:10 | Sichuan Airlines 4740 | Sanya (SYX) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:10 | Sichuan Airlines 5750 | (QSZ) Turpan (TLQ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4006 | Lanzhou (LHW) Jiayuguan (JGN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202518:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4393 | Juzhou (JUZ) Zhoushan (HSN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:55 | Sichuan Airlines 5290 | Chongqing (CKG) Jinan (TNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:35 | Sichuan Airlines 5067 | Chongqing (TFU) Lanzhou (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:20 | Sichuan Airlines 2573 | (PKX) Chongqing (TFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:15 | Sichuan Airlines 4351 | (WMT) Zhanjiang (ZHA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:15 | Sichuan Airlines 5450 | Chengdu (CTU) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:15 | Sichuan Airlines 2358 | Shanghai (XIY) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:15 | Sichuan Airlines 3196 | Lanzhou (LHW) Hangzhou (HGH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:15 | Sichuan Airlines 2246 | Ningbo (NGB) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202517:10 | Sichuan Airlines 5582 | Yining (YIN) Wuhan (WUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:55 | Sichuan Airlines 5634 | Sanya (SYX) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:50 | Sichuan Airlines 2765 | Xiamen (XMN) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:30 | Sichuan Airlines 2295 | Jinjiang (JJN) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:30 | Sichuan Airlines 2378 | Urumqi (URC) Jinan (TNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:30 | Sichuan Airlines 4121 | Chongqing (CKG) Korla (KRL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:15 | Sichuan Airlines 5673 | Chengdu (CTU) Yining (YIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202516:05 | Sichuan Airlines 6343 | Chongqing (TFU) Xining (XNN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:55 | Sichuan Airlines 4233 | Hohhot (HET) (AXF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:55 | Sichuan Airlines 2781 | Fuzhou (FOC) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:55 | Sichuan Airlines 4209 | Shanghai (XIY) Xiangfan (XFN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:50 | Sichuan Airlines 4334 | Yulin (UYN) Shanghai (XIY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:15 | Sichuan Airlines 2526 | Guiyang (KWE) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202515:10 | Sichuan Airlines 6335 | Chongqing (TFU) Lanzhou (LHW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:50 | Sichuan Airlines 2797 | Shenzhen (SZX) Luzhou (LZO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:40 | Sichuan Airlines 2617 | Xiamen (XMN) Jinan (TNA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:20 | Sichuan Airlines 3126 | Kunming (KMG) Zhongwei (ZHY) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:05 | Sichuan Airlines 2586 | Kunming (KMG) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202514:00 | Sichuan Airlines 8197 | Chongqing (CKG) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:50 | Sichuan Airlines 2789 | Jinjiang (JJN) Chongqing (TFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:50 | Sichuan Airlines 2751 | Fuzhou (FOC) Haikou (HAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:45 | Sichuan Airlines 4678 | Jinghong (JHG) Shanghai (XIY) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:30 | Sichuan Airlines 2647 | Xiamen (XMN) Nanjing (NKG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:30 | Sichuan Airlines 4010 | Jinjiang (JJN) Xuzhou (XUZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:20 | Sichuan Airlines 7913 | Harbin (HRB) (FYJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:05 | Sichuan Airlines 5502 | Changsha (CSX) Chongqing (TFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:05 | Sichuan Airlines 2732 | Jinghong (JHG) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202513:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4290 | Changsha (CSX) Senipah (SZH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:55 | Sichuan Airlines 5788 | (PKX) Chengdu (CTU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:55 | Sichuan Airlines 3540 | Yancheng (YNZ) Changsha (CSX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:45 | Sichuan Airlines 4595 | Wuxi (WUX) Changsha (CSX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:25 | Sichuan Airlines 2506 | Sanya (SYX) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:25 | Sichuan Airlines 2510 | Sanya (SYX) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:20 | Sichuan Airlines 6923 | Chongqing (TFU) Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:15 | Sichuan Airlines 2512 | Chongqing (TFU) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:10 | Sichuan Airlines 8763 | Chengdu (CTU) Zhuhai (ZUH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4300 | Jinghong (JHG) Zhaotong (ZAT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:00 | Sichuan Airlines 5614 | Hangzhou (HGH) Haikou (HAK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202512:00 | Sichuan Airlines 4212 | Ganzhou (KOW) Wenzhou (WNZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:55 | Sichuan Airlines 4499 | Shanghai (PVG) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:50 | Sichuan Airlines 7937 | Jinan (TNA) Jixi (JXA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:45 | Sichuan Airlines 2520 | Kunming (KMG) Jinjiang (JJN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:40 | Sichuan Airlines 2658 | Shanghai (PVG) (PKX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:30 | Sichuan Airlines 2766 | Hefei (Luogang Airport) (HFE) Xiamen (XMN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:25 | Sichuan Airlines 4391 | Hohhot (HET) (AXF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:15 | Sichuan Airlines 4256 | Yining (YIN) Aksu (AKU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:15 | Sichuan Airlines 4077 | Chizhou (JUH) Jinjiang (JJN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:15 | Sichuan Airlines 2692 | Guiyang (KWE) Jinjiang (JJN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:05 | Sichuan Airlines 5581 | Wuhan (WUH) Yining (YIN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:05 | Sichuan Airlines 5611 | Chongqing (TFU) Aksu (AKU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202511:05 | Sichuan Airlines 3804 | Madrid (MAD) Chongqing (TFU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
