TUI Airways Strike Compensation

One of the most common factors behind flight disruptions is flight strikes, which are often arranged by airline staff, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of EU Regulation 261, according to which you may be eligible for compensation of up to 600 Euros.

Learn more to find out how to obtain compensation and under what circumstances.

Your Passenger Rights

The good news is that every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261 is a European Union law that sets the rules for assistance and compensation for travelers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at passenger rights, according to EU 261:

• The airline has to provide passengers with information about their rights.
• In case of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to select one of the following options: either a ticket refund or rerouting 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 the hotel and airport.
• Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger

When You Are Entitled to TUI Airways Strike Compensation

Often, TUI Airways strikes involve their staff. These can be engineers, pilots, flight attendants, or any other crucial personnel. As you’re now aware, you can seek airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced due to the strike.

It is also essential 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 obliged to provide compensation. Importantly, if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and managed 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.

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 pay compensation.

TUI Airways 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.

TUI Airways Strike Flight Delay Compensation

The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes travelers. 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 know that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours because of a strike, you are eligible for compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.

In considering the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It is important 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 find a table with the amounts of compensation you can 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

TUI Airways Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation

Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes result in flight cancellations. According to EU Regulation 261/2004, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. It’s important to know that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline notified you about the cancellation less than two weeks before your travel.

Nevertheless, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, 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 conditions 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 have a right to claim compensation.

The amount of the compensation is based on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Check 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 TUI Airways Flights Are Covered by EU261?

EU261 regulation applies to all flights departing from airports in the EU, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU when operated by EU airlines. It also applies to flights to and from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.

The table below shows which TUI Airways 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 TUI Airways Strike Compensation

If you have experienced flight cancellations or delays at least once, you understand how annoying it can be.

Travelers who face any of these situations on TUI Airways flights have a right to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:

1. Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
2. Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will strive to secure your compensation. You are only charged if we win your case.

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