One of the most common reasons for flight disruptions is flight strikes, which can be organized by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, under which you could be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how you can get compensation and under what circumstances.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by the EU 261 regulation. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation 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, under EU 261:
- The airline must provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right to select one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive food and beverages; 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 airport and the hotel.
- Compensation between 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to TAROM Strike Compensation
Often, TAROM strikes involve their staff. These could be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, or any other crucial staff. As you’re now aware, you may be eligible for compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you experienced due to the strike.
It is also important 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 occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, thus these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. As a result, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
However, 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.
TAROM Strike Compensation
Before claiming compensation for an airline strike, you need to know about the criteria and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
TAROM 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 important to be aware that if your flight is delayed for over 3 hours because of a strike, you are entitled to compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In considering the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical facts into account: the distance of the flight and the delay length they experience. It’s essential to understand these factors, 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 could 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 |
TAROM Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellations. Under 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 notified you about the cancellation less than 14 days before your travel.
However, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, 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 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 your destination was still delayed, you have a right 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. Take a look at the table below for additional information:
| 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 TAROM Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers every flight departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU if they are operated by EU airlines. The regulation also covers flights to and from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The following table shows which TAROM flights are protected by EU 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim TAROM Strike Compensation
If you have faced flight delays or cancellations at least once, you understand how frustrating it can be.
Passengers who encounter any of these issues on TAROM flights have a right 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 what went wrong.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws well and will strive to secure your compensation. You are only charged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05.05.202521:50 | TAROM 809 | Bucharest (OTP) Suceava (SCV) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:05 | TAROM 637 | Bucharest (OTP) Satu Mare (SUJ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202514:45 | TAROM 603 | Bucharest (OTP) Timisoara (TSR) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202513:20 | TAROM 9617 | Rome (FCO) Trieste (TRS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:10 | TAROM 371 | Strasbourg (SXB) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:55 | TAROM 9227 | Stockholm (ARN) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:45 | TAROM 9235 | Oslo (OSL) Belgrade (BEG) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:50 | TAROM 608 | Timisoara (TSR) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:55 | TAROM 9260 | Riga (RIX) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:05 | TAROM 607 | Bucharest (OTP) Timisoara (TSR) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202509:15 | TAROM 232 | Budapest (BUD) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
23.04.202507:55 | TAROM 231 | Bucharest (OTP) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202517:55 | TAROM 638 | Satu Mare (SUJ) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
21.04.202516:05 | TAROM 637 | Bucharest (OTP) Satu Mare (SUJ) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202522:05 | TAROM 209 | Bucharest (OTP) Chisinau (RMO) | delayed | Refunds |
17.04.202507:40 | TAROM 9446 | Lisbon (LIS) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202521:10 | TAROM 9575 | Paris (CDG) Toulouse (TLS) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202520:05 | TAROM 9386 | Paris (CDG) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202519:45 | TAROM 9247 | Paris (CDG) Tallinn (TLL) | delayed | Refunds |
14.04.202519:05 | TAROM 9259 | Paris (CDG) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202518:20 | TAROM 238 | Budapest (BUD) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
09.04.202517:00 | TAROM 237 | Bucharest (OTP) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202521:10 | TAROM 9575 | Paris (CDG) Toulouse (TLS) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202519:05 | TAROM 9259 | Paris (CDG) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Refunds |
03.04.202511:15 | TAROM 302 | Frankfurt (FRA) Bucharest (OTP) | cancelled | Refunds |
30.03.202521:00 | TAROM 9167 | Istanbul (IST) Istanbul (ADB) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202511:40 | TAROM 362 | Amsterdam (AMS) Bucharest (OTP) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202508:35 | TAROM 361 | Bucharest (OTP) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202506:00 | TAROM 9311 | Gothenburg (GOT) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Refunds |
30.03.202505:00 | TAROM 9313 | Lisbon (LIS) Amsterdam (AMS) | delayed | Refunds |
28.03.202522:05 | TAROM 209 | Bucharest (OTP) Chisinau (RMO) | delayed | Refunds |
