Flight cancellations or delays due to airline strikes can be frustrating, but there is good news for travelers. There is a regulation called EU 261/2004 that protects you. It stipulates that airlines have to issue compensation if your flight is delayed or cancelled because of a strike. In this article, we will explain what the EU 261 regulation is and how it can assist you.
Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004
Now let’s focus on the details of EU Regulation 261/2004. In the following sections, you will learn about your rights to compensation and what advantages you can expect in case of a flight disruption.
Right to Compensation
The European Union regulation stipulates that if you are protected by EU 261, you are entitled to claim compensation if a wildcat or planned strike of the airline’s workers disrupts your flight. It’s important to note, such situations do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” i.e., those beyond the airline’s control.
Uzbekistan Airways Flight Cancellation Compensation
According to EU Regulation 261, you can receive compensation of up to €600 if your flight is cancelled and the airline does not notify you of the flight cancellation within 14 days before your planned departure date.
Yet, as is frequently the case, there are exceptions you should be aware of. In particular, the airline is entitled to refuse compensation if they decide to offer you an alternative flight. Though this flight is required to meet specific requirements:
- If your flight is over 3,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 4 hours;
- If your flight is 1,500-3,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 3 hours;
- If your flight is less than 1,500 km, your replacement flight must arrive at the point of destination with a delay of less than 2 hours.
If you agreed to the alternative flight proposed by the airline but arrived at the final destination later than you were supposed to, you are still eligible to claim compensation.
The main factors that affect the amount of compensation are the flight distance and the delay time. See the table below for compensation amounts:
| 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 |
Uzbekistan Airways Flight Delay Compensation
Delays due to airline strikes of any duration can be frustrating and can significantly disrupt your plans. You may be eligible for compensation if the flight delay caused by an airline strike lasts a minimum of three hours.
As for the possible compensation amount that passengers could be entitled to, there are two key factors to consider: the duration of the delay and the flight distance. See the table provided below for compensation amounts:
| 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 |
Ticket Refund or Alternative Transportation
In the rare cases when a passenger’s flight is either cancelled or delayed for 5 or more hours, the passenger obtains more significant rights. There are two options for you to choose from:
- You can refuse the cancelled or delayed flight and choose a full ticket refund, meaning that you will also cancel your planned trip, and there won’t be a financial penalty for this.
- You can agree to use an alternative flight that the airline arranges for you.
As you can see, you have the right to select the option that meets your needs.
Right to Care
Besides flight compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight due to an airline strike, passengers are also entitled to the right to care. So, the airline must provide passengers with meals, drinks, and the opportunity to make two phone calls, fax messages, and emails. When your flight is rescheduled for the next day, the airline has to provide you with a hotel, as well as transport from the airport to the hotel and back.
Upgrading and Downgrading
Occasionally it occurs the airline might either upgrade or downgrade your flight’s class when offering an alternative flight. In these situations, you should know about specific rules and your rights:
In case of upgrading: if your class has been upgraded, you aren’t required to pay extra for this benefit.
In case of downgrading: if your class is downgraded, the airline must reimburse you. Furthermore, the compensation here is based on the distance of the flight:
- 30% of the cost of the flights that are 1,500 km or less;
- 50% of the cost of t is an intra-EU flight over 1,500 km; also, if these are all other flights that are 1,500-3,500 km;
- 75% of the cost of the flight is 3,500 km and more.
These regulations apply to all flights inside the EU; besides, these regulations apply to flights that are either departing from or arriving in the European Union on airlines based in the EU.
When Are You Not Entitled to Compensation?
Unfortunately, you should understand that in cases in which the airline can’t influence or prevent the strike, there will be no compensation for passengers. Let’s take an example: any labor dispute can considerably affect aviation (such as a national labor or air traffic strike); however, such situations are not under an airline’s control, and it’s not its fault that this situation happens. As a result, the airline is not obligated to pay compensation for disrupted flights.
Although many cases of strikes are not covered by EU261 and are classified as “extraordinary circumstances”, this does not automatically mean that the airline will not pay compensation.
According to the ECJ ruling of 11 June 2020 (Case C-74/19), the airline must prove they have done everything possible to avoid a strike. If the airline cannot prove it, it is obliged to pay passengers compensation for flight disruptions.
Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?
European Union Regulation 261 covers all flights departing from European Union airports. It also covers flights arriving in the EU if the airline is based in the EU. This includes airlines from EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
However, Uzbekistan Airways is not a European airline. Consequently, they aren’t required to issue compensation if their flights operate outside the European Union. This applies even to their flights to the European Union if they start outside the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing from EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ❌ No |
How to Get Uzbekistan Airways Strike Compensation
Dealing with cancelled or delayed flights due to strikes is always frustrating. It can spoil your trip but also create problems – emotional, financial, etc. To claim compensation for this inconvenience, follow these steps:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide flight details including 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 are well-versed in the EU laws thoroughly and will strive to get you your 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 | Flight number | Route | Status | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06.12.202501:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 606 | Moscow (VKO) Samarkand (SKD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.12.202501:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 3580 | Bucharest (OTP) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202521:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 7525 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202520:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 3578 | Almaty (ALA) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.12.202519:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7585 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.12.202504:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 3578 | Almaty (ALA) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202522:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 602 | Moscow (DME) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202513:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 7575 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Langkawi (LGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202513:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 7575 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Langkawi (LGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202511:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 7236 | Chicago (ORD) Istanbul (IST) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202511:45 | Uzbekistan Airways 7509 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Langkawi (LGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202511:45 | Uzbekistan Airways 7509 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Langkawi (LGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202508:55 | Uzbekistan Airways 7507 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Langkawi (LGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
03.12.202508:55 | Uzbekistan Airways 7507 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Langkawi (LGK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202519:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7585 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202518:30 | Uzbekistan Airways 7517 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202515:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7519 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.12.202514:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7505 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202511:20 | Uzbekistan Airways 604 | Moscow (DME) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202510:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 512 | Seoul (ICN) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
01.12.202508:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7511 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202522:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 7521 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202519:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7585 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202518:30 | Uzbekistan Airways 7517 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202514:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 9831 | Andizhan (AZN) Novosibirsk (OVB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202507:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 7235 | Istanbul (IST) Chicago (ORD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
30.11.202506:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 3123 | Tashkent (TAS) Budapest (BUD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.11.202516:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 9927 | Fergana (FEG) Moscow (VKO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.11.202509:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 536 | Phuket (HKT) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
29.11.202509:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 9928 | Moscow (VKO) Fergana (FEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202523:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 535 | Tashkent (TAS) Phuket (HKT) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202520:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 667 | Tashkent (TAS) Novosibirsk (OVB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202518:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 722 | (NQZ) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202515:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 721 | Tashkent (TAS) (NQZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202509:20 | Uzbekistan Airways 9642 | Saint Petersburg (LED) Bukhara (BHK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
28.11.202508:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 333 | Tashkent (TAS) Dubai (DXB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.11.202519:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 601 | Tashkent (TAS) Moscow (DME) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.11.202517:20 | Uzbekistan Airways 9670 | Novosibirsk (OVB) Fergana (FEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
27.11.202515:20 | Uzbekistan Airways 3578 | Almaty (ALA) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.11.202518:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 722 | (NQZ) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
26.11.202512:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 424 | New Delhi (DEL) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.11.202518:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 722 | (NQZ) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.11.202511:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 9669 | Fergana (FEG) Novosibirsk (OVB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.11.202509:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 7286 | Prague (PRG) Istanbul (IST) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
25.11.202509:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 85 | Tashkent (TAS) Fergana (FEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
24.11.202509:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 7583 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202521:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 7525 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202520:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 9832 | Novosibirsk (OVB) Andizhan (AZN) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202519:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7585 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202518:30 | Uzbekistan Airways 7517 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202518:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 7522 | Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
23.11.202515:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 721 | Tashkent (TAS) (NQZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
23.11.202514:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7505 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Cancelled | Claim Refund |
12.11.202516:55 | Uzbekistan Airways 16 | Nukus (NCU) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202514:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7505 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202513:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 7582 | Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202512:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7577 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202511:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 7523 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
12.11.202509:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 7583 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
11.11.202519:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 601 | Tashkent (TAS) Moscow (DME) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
11.11.202517:20 | Uzbekistan Airways 9670 | Novosibirsk (OVB) Fergana (FEG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
11.11.202513:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 251 | Tashkent (TAS) Paris (CDG) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
11.11.202511:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 9669 | Fergana (FEG) Novosibirsk (OVB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
11.11.202509:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 7583 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202512:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 424 | New Delhi (DEL) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
10.11.202508:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 7283 | Istanbul (IST) New York (JFK) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202523:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 7360 | Baku (GYD) Urgench (UGC) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202519:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7585 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202518:30 | Uzbekistan Airways 7517 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202518:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 722 | (NQZ) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202517:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 9619 | Namangan (NMA) Moscow (VKO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202517:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 613 | Tashkent (TAS) Moscow (VKO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202502:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 7357 | Tashkent (TAS) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
08.11.202501:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 606 | Moscow (VKO) Samarkand (SKD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202523:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 3578 | Almaty (ALA) Bucharest (OTP) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202521:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 605 | Samarkand (SKD) Moscow (VKO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202521:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 84 | Fergana (FEG) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202520:50 | Uzbekistan Airways 614 | Moscow (VKO) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202517:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 613 | Tashkent (TAS) Moscow (VKO) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202514:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7505 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202511:55 | Uzbekistan Airways 7514 | Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202511:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 7523 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202509:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 7583 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202508:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7511 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
07.11.202500:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 9806 | Samara (KUF) Namangan (NMA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202519:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 601 | Tashkent (TAS) Moscow (DME) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202516:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 756 | Baku (GYD) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202515:10 | Uzbekistan Airways 721 | Tashkent (TAS) (NQZ) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202513:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 755 | Tashkent (TAS) Baku (GYD) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202511:55 | Uzbekistan Airways 7514 | Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202511:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 7523 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202508:25 | Uzbekistan Airways 7511 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
06.11.202502:35 | Uzbekistan Airways 668 | Novosibirsk (OVB) Tashkent (TAS) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202520:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 667 | Tashkent (TAS) Novosibirsk (OVB) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202520:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 9683 | Tashkent (TAS) Krasnojarsk (KJA) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202518:30 | Uzbekistan Airways 7517 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202516:05 | Uzbekistan Airways 7584 | Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
05.11.202512:40 | Uzbekistan Airways 7577 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
04.11.202509:00 | Uzbekistan Airways 9701 | Tashkent (TAS) Groznyj (GRV) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
02.11.202522:15 | Uzbekistan Airways 7521 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) | Delayed | Claim Refund |
