One of the most common causes of flight disruptions is flight strikes, which may be organized by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, according to which you may be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Continue reading to find out how you can get compensation and when you qualify.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union regulation that sets the rules for compensation and assistance to passengers in cases of flight disruptions. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, according to EU 261:
- The airline is required to provide passengers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to select one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking 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 decide to reroute, 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 Virgin Atlantic Strike Compensation
Often, Virgin Atlantic strikes involve their workers. These could be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial employees. As you now know, you can seek compensation for airline strikes, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you faced because of the strike.
It is also crucial to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events outside of 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, therefore these situations are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are caused by the airline’s own employees, these are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. As a result, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you need to be aware that each incident is unique, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will pay compensation.
Virgin Atlantic Strike Compensation
Before claiming compensation for an airline strike, you should be aware of the criteria and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Virgin Atlantic Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes travelers. When airline staff go on strike, it can disrupt passengers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is essential to be aware that if your flight is delayed for over 3 hours due to a strike, you can claim compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical factors into account: the distance of the flight and the duration of the delay. It’s essential to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. Below you can find 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 |
Virgin Atlantic Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellation. Under EU 261, 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 informed 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 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 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 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 Virgin Atlantic Flights Are Covered by EU261?
The EU261 regulation covers all flights departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from non-EU countries if they are operated by airlines based in the EU. The regulation also covers flights to/from Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The table below shows which Virgin Atlantic flights are protected by EU 261/2004:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim Virgin Atlantic Strike Compensation
If you’ve faced flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.
Travelers who encounter any of these situations on Virgin Atlantic flights have a right to claim compensation, according to European Union regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Complete this form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will make every effort 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 | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29.05.202519:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5515 | Seoul (ICN) Hong Kong (HKG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202519:10 | Virgin Atlantic 5523 | Seoul (ICN) Sydney (SYD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202519:00 | Virgin Atlantic 5505 | Seoul (ICN) Tokyo (KIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202518:40 | Virgin Atlantic 2355 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:45 | Virgin Atlantic 1907 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202517:20 | Virgin Atlantic 5468 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202516:35 | Virgin Atlantic 1904 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202516:05 | Virgin Atlantic 4675 | Santa Ana (SNA) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202515:30 | Virgin Atlantic 5293 | Spokane (GEG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:20 | Virgin Atlantic 1920 | Anchorage (ANC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202514:10 | Virgin Atlantic 1940 | San Jose (SJC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:50 | Virgin Atlantic 2334 | Boise (BOI) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202513:10 | Virgin Atlantic 8582 | Mumbai (BOM) Kanpur (KNU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202512:29 | Virgin Atlantic 4672 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:25 | Virgin Atlantic 6801 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202510:20 | Virgin Atlantic 3944 | Amsterdam (AMS) Seattle (SEA) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
29.05.202509:38 | Virgin Atlantic 3147 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
29.05.202507:00 | Virgin Atlantic 3169 | Covington (CVG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202522:11 | Virgin Atlantic 3541 | Seattle (SEA) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202521:40 | Virgin Atlantic 5412 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202521:40 | Virgin Atlantic 3034 | Seattle (SEA) Medford (MFR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202520:30 | Virgin Atlantic 5529 | Seoul (ICN) Tokyo (HND) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202520:15 | Virgin Atlantic 3071 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202519:01 | Virgin Atlantic 2985 | Tallahassee (TLH) Atlanta (ATL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202518:40 | Virgin Atlantic 2355 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:38 | Virgin Atlantic 1929 | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202517:20 | Virgin Atlantic 5468 | Vancouver (YVR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202516:00 | Virgin Atlantic 3987 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202514:40 | Virgin Atlantic 3962 | Amsterdam (AMS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:45 | Virgin Atlantic 1902 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202513:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5487 | Phoenix (PHX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
28.05.202510:40 | Virgin Atlantic 4341 | Anchorage (ANC) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:59 | Virgin Atlantic 5211 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:50 | Virgin Atlantic 1995 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202522:42 | Virgin Atlantic 5335 | Atlanta (ATL) Tulsa (TUL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202521:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5213 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202521:20 | Virgin Atlantic 2438 | Atlanta (ATL) Des Moines (DSM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:50 | Virgin Atlantic 3693 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5389 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:33 | Virgin Atlantic 5375 | Atlanta (ATL) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:15 | Virgin Atlantic 3071 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202520:05 | Virgin Atlantic 9503 | Patna (PAT) Bangalore (BLR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:55 | Virgin Atlantic 2115 | Atlanta (ATL) Burlington (BTV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5217 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:33 | Virgin Atlantic 2684 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202519:05 | Virgin Atlantic 3902 | New York (JFK) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202518:59 | Virgin Atlantic 3546 | Los Angeles (LAX) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:59 | Virgin Atlantic 3136 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:50 | Virgin Atlantic 2622 | Seattle (SEA) Salt Lake City (SLC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:50 | Virgin Atlantic 9502 | Patna (PAT) Bangalore (BLR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202517:00 | Virgin Atlantic 5337 | Atlanta (ATL) Tulsa (TUL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:30 | Virgin Atlantic 3443 | Tucson (TUS) Los Angeles (LAX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:30 | Virgin Atlantic 5219 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:22 | Virgin Atlantic 2685 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:05 | Virgin Atlantic 8912 | New Delhi (DEL) Patna (PAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202516:00 | Virgin Atlantic 3987 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202514:45 | Virgin Atlantic 8446 | Bangalore (BLR) Patna (PAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202513:45 | Virgin Atlantic 1902 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202513:30 | Virgin Atlantic 3148 | New York (JFK) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202512:30 | Virgin Atlantic 9506 | Patna (PAT) New Delhi (DEL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202512:05 | Virgin Atlantic 2163 | Buffalo (BUF) Atlanta (ATL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:50 | Virgin Atlantic 3029 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202511:25 | Virgin Atlantic 5349 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:35 | Virgin Atlantic 8608 | Mumbai (BOM) Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:25 | Virgin Atlantic 6801 | Paris (CDG) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:20 | Virgin Atlantic 3944 | Amsterdam (AMS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:10 | Virgin Atlantic 8900 | New Delhi (DEL) Patna (PAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202510:00 | Virgin Atlantic 1900 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202508:38 | Virgin Atlantic 2179 | Detroit (DTW) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202508:35 | Virgin Atlantic 8580 | Mumbai (BOM) Patna (PAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
27.05.202500:16 | Virgin Atlantic 2312 | Chicago (IAH) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202523:00 | Virgin Atlantic 1528 | Tulsa (TUL) Austin (AUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:59 | Virgin Atlantic 5211 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:59 | Virgin Atlantic 2584 | Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (ECP) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:52 | Virgin Atlantic 5259 | Atlanta (ATL) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:45 | Virgin Atlantic 3075 | Atlanta (ATL) Louisville (SDF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:42 | Virgin Atlantic 5335 | Atlanta (ATL) Tulsa (TUL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202522:20 | Virgin Atlantic 3476 | Tulsa (TUL) Dallas (DFW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:52 | Virgin Atlantic 2116 | Atlanta (ATL) Buffalo (BUF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:50 | Virgin Atlantic 1903 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5213 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:40 | Virgin Atlantic 3426 | Seattle (SEA) Redmond (RDM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:37 | Virgin Atlantic 2523 | Atlanta (ATL) Baton Rouge (BTR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:25 | Virgin Atlantic 2149 | Atlanta (ATL) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:25 | Virgin Atlantic 5277 | Atlanta (ATL) Louisville (SDF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202521:20 | Virgin Atlantic 2438 | Atlanta (ATL) Des Moines (DSM) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:55 | Virgin Atlantic 1906 | San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:45 | Virgin Atlantic 3593 | Salt Lake City (SLC) Burbank (BUR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:45 | Virgin Atlantic 5389 | Atlanta (ATL) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:35 | Virgin Atlantic 5375 | Atlanta (ATL) Tucson (TUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:25 | Virgin Atlantic 1745 | Detroit (DTW) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:10 | Virgin Atlantic 1513 | Minneapolis (MSP) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202520:05 | Virgin Atlantic 2312 | Detroit (DTW) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202519:55 | Virgin Atlantic 3071 | Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202518:57 | Virgin Atlantic 2091 | Los Angeles (LAX) San Antonio (SAT) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202518:40 | Virgin Atlantic 2355 | Seattle (SEA) Boise (BOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202517:45 | Virgin Atlantic 1907 | Seattle (SEA) San Francisco (SFO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202517:38 | Virgin Atlantic 2783 | Atlanta (ATL) Baton Rouge (BTR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202517:15 | Virgin Atlantic 1997 | Baltimore (BWI) Detroit (DTW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
26.05.202517:10 | Virgin Atlantic 3032 | Medford (MFR) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
