One of the most common factors behind flight interruptions is flight strikes, which are often initiated by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you may be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Read on to find out how to obtain compensation and in which situations.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for compensation and assistance for travelers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to EU 261/2004:
- The airline needs to provide passengers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of these 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 choose an alternative flight, and it involves an overnight stay, the airline is obligated to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to TAP Air Portugal Strike Compensation
Often, TAP Air Portugal strikes involve their staff. These could be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or other essential staff. As you now know, you may be eligible for compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced due to the strike.
It is also crucial 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 required to provide compensation. It is important to note if a staff strike happens, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, therefore such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made 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.
TAP Air Portugal Strike Compensation
Before claiming compensation for an airline strike, you should be aware of the conditions and the amount of compensation you might receive.
TAP Air Portugal Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for travelers. When airline staff 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 entitled to compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical factors into account: the distance of the flight and the delay length they experience. It is important 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 see a table with the amounts of compensation you can 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 |
TAP Air Portugal Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellation. According to EU 261/2004, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. Keep in mind 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 is entitled to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This flight must meet the criteria 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 fully depends on 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 TAP Air Portugal 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 when operated by airlines based in the EU. The regulation also covers flights to/from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The following table shows which TAP Air Portugal flights are protected by EU Regulation 261/2004:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim TAP Air Portugal Strike Compensation
If you have encountered flight delays or cancellations at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who encounter any of these situations on TAP Air Portugal flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
- 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 secure your 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10.07.202522:00 | TAP Air Portugal 8456 | Zurich (ZRH) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.07.202521:20 | TAP Air Portugal 8184 | Zurich (ZRH) Athens (ATH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.07.202515:45 | TAP Air Portugal 4079 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Ilheus (IOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.07.202513:20 | TAP Air Portugal 7077 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.07.202511:43 | TAP Air Portugal 4478 | Seattle (SEA) Boston (BOS) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
10.07.202510:50 | TAP Air Portugal 5512 | Stockholm (ARN) Kalmar (KLR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.07.202508:15 | TAP Air Portugal 1859 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202520:45 | TAP Air Portugal 6654 | Toronto (YYZ) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202514:20 | TAP Air Portugal 6471 | Rome (MXP) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202514:10 | TAP Air Portugal 7197 | Catania (CTA) Rome (FCO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202514:10 | TAP Air Portugal 6621 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202513:30 | TAP Air Portugal 6021 | Recife (REC) Fernando De Noronha (FEN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202513:25 | TAP Air Portugal 6647 | Faro (FAO) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202513:20 | TAP Air Portugal 7989 | Zagreb (ZAG) Munich (MUC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202512:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7994 | Frankfurt (FRA) Zagreb (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202512:35 | TAP Air Portugal 6559 | Porto (OPO) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202511:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7742 | Munich (MUC) Bremen (BRE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202511:50 | TAP Air Portugal 1861 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202509:50 | TAP Air Portugal 6620 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202509:05 | TAP Air Portugal 6862 | Zagreb (ZAG) Frankfurt (FRA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:55 | TAP Air Portugal 4076 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Brasilia (BSB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:45 | TAP Air Portugal 5892 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Jijoca de Jericoacoara (JJD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:40 | TAP Air Portugal 4118 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Porto Alegre (POA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:40 | TAP Air Portugal 4156 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Campo Grande (CGR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:25 | TAP Air Portugal 4067 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Fortaleza (FOR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:25 | TAP Air Portugal 4132 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Cuiaba (CGB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:15 | TAP Air Portugal 1859 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:15 | TAP Air Portugal 4346 | West Palm Beach (PBI) New York (JFK) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.07.202508:10 | TAP Air Portugal 8294 | Toronto (YYZ) St Johns (YYT) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.07.202507:30 | TAP Air Portugal 4306 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
09.07.202506:50 | TAP Air Portugal 6886 | Zagreb (ZAG) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202505:00 | TAP Air Portugal 5181 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Recife (REC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202503:45 | TAP Air Portugal 6374 | Dubai (DXB) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202503:30 | TAP Air Portugal 6746 | Dubai (DXB) Hanoi (HAN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202502:05 | TAP Air Portugal 4048 | Cuiaba (CGB) Sao Paulo (GRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
09.07.202501:20 | TAP Air Portugal 8986 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202522:20 | TAP Air Portugal 7972 | Munich (MUC) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202522:15 | TAP Air Portugal 7978 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202522:10 | TAP Air Portugal 7992 | Frankfurt (FRA) Zagreb (ZAG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202522:05 | TAP Air Portugal 5519 | Oslo (OSL) Kristiansand (KRS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202522:05 | TAP Air Portugal 8989 | Frankfurt (FRA) Addis Ababa (ADD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202522:05 | TAP Air Portugal 7658 | Frankfurt (FRA) Stuttgart (STR) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202521:40 | TAP Air Portugal 8707 | Vienna (VIE) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202521:30 | TAP Air Portugal 5727 | Brasilia (BSB) Macapa (MCP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202521:25 | TAP Air Portugal 8188 | Zurich (ZRH) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202521:25 | TAP Air Portugal 8987 | Brussels (BRU) Addis Ababa (ADD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202521:05 | TAP Air Portugal 5234 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Sao Paulo (SDU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202520:45 | TAP Air Portugal 5726 | Brasilia (BSB) Curitiba (CWB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202520:45 | TAP Air Portugal 4009 | Brasilia (BSB) Porto Velho (PVH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202520:35 | TAP Air Portugal 5733 | Brasilia (BSB) Sao Paulo (CNF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202520:20 | TAP Air Portugal 5539 | Stockholm (ARN) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202520:10 | TAP Air Portugal 646 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202520:00 | TAP Air Portugal 4353 | Newark (EWR) West Palm Beach (PBI) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202519:55 | TAP Air Portugal 6766 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202519:40 | TAP Air Portugal 7542 | Frankfurt (FRA) Sofia (SOF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202519:15 | TAP Air Portugal 6432 | Zurich (ZRH) Riga (RIX) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:55 | TAP Air Portugal 8573 | Detroit (DTW) Newark (EWR) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:45 | TAP Air Portugal 8718 | Zurich (ZRH) Vienna (VIE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:40 | TAP Air Portugal 934 | Lisbon (LIS) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:10 | TAP Air Portugal 8560 | Newark (EWR) Seattle (SEA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202518:05 | TAP Air Portugal 5694 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Brasilia (BSB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:50 | TAP Air Portugal 534 | Lisbon (LIS) Berlin (BER) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:45 | TAP Air Portugal 564 | Lisbon (LIS) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:35 | TAP Air Portugal 7236 | Rome (FCO) Bari (BRI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:35 | TAP Air Portugal 563 | Hamburg (HAM) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:25 | TAP Air Portugal 8206 | Zurich (ZRH) Belgrade (BEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202517:10 | TAP Air Portugal 58 | Brasilia (BSB) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202516:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7968 | Frankfurt (FRA) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202516:45 | TAP Air Portugal 5567 | Bodo (BOO) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:55 | TAP Air Portugal 7462 | Brussels (BRU) Gothenburg (GOT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:55 | TAP Air Portugal 5508 | Kristiansand (KRS) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:45 | TAP Air Portugal 4079 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Ilheus (IOS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:35 | TAP Air Portugal 7560 | Munich (MUC) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:20 | TAP Air Portugal 7474 | Brussels (BRU) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:20 | TAP Air Portugal 7732 | Munich (MUC) Bremen (BRE) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202515:00 | TAP Air Portugal 7052 | Rzeszow (RZE) Warsaw (WAW) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 8197 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 8455 | Prague (PRG) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7065 | Warsaw (WAW) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:45 | TAP Air Portugal 8453 | Belgrade (BEG) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:45 | TAP Air Portugal 8383 | Frankfurt (FRA) Bangkok (BKK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202514:35 | TAP Air Portugal 7552 | Frankfurt (FRA) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:50 | TAP Air Portugal 5620 | Brussels (BRU) Reykjavik (KEF) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:30 | TAP Air Portugal 7610 | Frankfurt (FRA) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:30 | TAP Air Portugal 6021 | Recife (REC) Fernando De Noronha (FEN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:25 | TAP Air Portugal 932 | Lisbon (LIS) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:05 | TAP Air Portugal 1478 | Bissau (OXB) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202513:00 | TAP Air Portugal 8788 | Warsaw (WAW) Helsinki (HEL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:55 | TAP Air Portugal 6780 | Porto (OPO) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:50 | TAP Air Portugal 8356 | Helsinki (HEL) Lisbon (LIS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:45 | TAP Air Portugal 764 | Lisbon (LIS) Oslo (OSL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:15 | TAP Air Portugal 8191 | Porto (OPO) Zurich (ZRH) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:10 | TAP Air Portugal 562 | Lisbon (LIS) Hamburg (HAM) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:10 | TAP Air Portugal 4036 | Sao Paulo (GIG) Caxias Do Sul (CXJ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202512:05 | TAP Air Portugal 6774 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:55 | TAP Air Portugal 7471 | Copenhagen (CPH) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:50 | TAP Air Portugal 5699 | Joao Pessoa (JPA) Brasilia (BSB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:20 | TAP Air Portugal 642 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:15 | TAP Air Portugal 4051 | Sao Paulo (GIG) Brasilia (BSB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.07.202511:14 | TAP Air Portugal 4440 | West Palm Beach (PBI) New York (JFK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
