One of the most common reasons for flight disruptions is flight strikes, which can be initiated by the personnel, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of the EU 261 regulation, under which you might be qualified for compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Learn more to find out how you can get compensation and in which situations.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that any passenger is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union law 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, under European Regulation 261:
- The airline has to provide travelers with information about their rights.
- In case of flight cancellation, a passenger has the right 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 Vueling Strike Compensation
Often, Vueling strikes involve their staff. These can be pilots, engineers, flight attendants, or any other crucial staff. As you now know, you have the right to claim 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. As a result, passengers are entitled to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you need to be aware 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.
Vueling Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, you should be aware of the criteria and the amount of compensation you could be entitled to.
Vueling Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it causes 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 crucial to understand that if your flight is delayed for more than 3 hours due to a strike, you have the right to seek compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In evaluating the potential sum of compensation, passengers need to take two critical facts into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It’s crucial to understand these factors, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. Below you can see 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 |
Vueling Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellations. According to EU 261, you can claim 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.
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 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 is based on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Take a look at 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 Vueling Flights Are Covered by EU261?
Regulation EU261 covers all flights departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU when operated by airlines based in the EU. It also applies to flights to and from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The following table shows which Vueling flights are covered 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 Vueling Strike Compensation
If you’ve faced flight cancellations or delays at least once, you understand how irritating it can be.
Travelers who face any of these issues on Vueling flights are entitled to claim compensation, according to EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in this form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We understand the EU laws thoroughly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202518:25 | Vueling 8307 | Amsterdam (AMS) Barcelona (BCN) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.05.202515:30 | Vueling 5193 | Budapest (BUD) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202515:15 | Vueling 8306 | Barcelona (BCN) Amsterdam (AMS) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.05.202513:50 | Vueling 6004 | Florence (FLR) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202513:40 | Vueling 8241 | Paris (CDG) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202513:30 | Vueling 8007 | Paris (ORY) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202513:25 | Vueling 3909 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202513:20 | Vueling 2112 | Malaga (AGP) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:45 | Vueling 5050 | Madrid (MAD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:40 | Vueling 6105 | Rome (FCO) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:30 | Vueling 3510 | Barcelona (BCN) Ibiza (IBZ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:30 | Vueling 5117 | Barcelona (BCN) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:10 | Vueling 8986 | Barcelona (BCN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:10 | Vueling 1251 | Barcelona (BCN) Almeria (LEI) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202512:00 | Vueling 2117 | Barcelona (BCN) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:55 | Vueling 8755 | Birmingham (BHX) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:45 | Vueling 3507 | Ibiza (IBZ) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:40 | Vueling 5192 | Madrid (MAD) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:30 | Vueling 5278 | Madrid (MAD) Marrakech (RAK) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:30 | Vueling 8101 | Athens (ATH) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:30 | Vueling 6003 | Barcelona (BCN) Florence (FLR) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:10 | Vueling 6009 | Barcelona (BCN) London (LGW) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:00 | Vueling 6613 | Bari (BRI) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202511:00 | Vueling 8006 | Barcelona (BCN) Paris (ORY) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202510:55 | Vueling 8240 | Barcelona (BCN) Paris (CDG) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202510:25 | Vueling 8301 | Amsterdam (AMS) Barcelona (BCN) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.05.202510:05 | Vueling 2473 | Arrecife (ACE) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202510:05 | Vueling 3506 | Barcelona (BCN) Ibiza (IBZ) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:50 | Vueling 6201 | Geneva (GVA) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:45 | Vueling 5038 | Barcelona (BCN) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:35 | Vueling 6247 | Zurich (ZRH) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:30 | Vueling 3503 | Ibiza (IBZ) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:30 | Vueling 1593 | Santander (SDR) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:25 | Vueling 8001 | Paris (ORY) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:20 | Vueling 2011 | Granada (GRX) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:00 | Vueling 6002 | Florence (FLR) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202509:00 | Vueling 6101 | Rome (FCO) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:55 | Vueling 1422 | Barcelona (BCN) Bilbao (BIO) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:55 | Vueling 1516 | Nice (NCE) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:45 | Vueling 5025 | Barcelona (BCN) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:30 | Vueling 1703 | Vigo (VGO) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:30 | Vueling 3903 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:25 | Vueling 3904 | Barcelona (BCN) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.05.202508:25 | Vueling 1300 | Barcelona (BCN) Alicante (ALC) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202508:00 | Vueling 3901 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:45 | Vueling 5023 | Madrid (MAD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:25 | Vueling 7367 | Tangier (TNG) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:25 | Vueling 5777 | Manises (VLC) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:10 | Vueling 5010 | Madrid (MAD) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:10 | Vueling 8300 | Barcelona (BCN) Amsterdam (AMS) | cancelled | Refunds |
09.05.202507:10 | Vueling 2472 | Barcelona (BCN) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:00 | Vueling 8308 | Amsterdam (AMS) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:00 | Vueling 1423 | Bilbao (BIO) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202507:00 | Vueling 3902 | Barcelona (BCN) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202506:50 | Vueling 3907 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
09.05.202506:45 | Vueling 3905 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Barcelona (BCN) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202523:25 | Vueling 9798 | New York (JFK) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202512:05 | Vueling 5092 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:10 | Vueling 5871 | Leon (LEN) Barcelona (BCN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202509:10 | Vueling 5870 | Barcelona (BCN) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202522:15 | Vueling 1672 | Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) Barcelona (BCN) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202519:50 | Vueling 1673 | Barcelona (BCN) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202519:40 | Vueling 5093 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:55 | Vueling 8722 | Barcelona (BCN) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:35 | Vueling 5097 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:15 | Vueling 5092 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:55 | Vueling 5313 | Madrid (MAD) Jerez De La Frontera (XRY) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:35 | Vueling 1894 | Barcelona (BCN) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:30 | Vueling 6260 | Barcelona (BCN) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:50 | Vueling 2151 | Brussels (BRU) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202509:10 | Vueling 5094 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:10 | Vueling 1592 | Barcelona (BCN) Santander (SDR) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:20 | Vueling 5570 | Madrid (MAD) Pamplona (PNA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:40 | Vueling 5093 | Brussels (BRU) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:30 | Vueling 5698 | Madrid (MAD) Melilla (MLN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:30 | Vueling 5862 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:35 | Vueling 5097 | Madrid (MAD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:00 | Vueling 5331 | Madrid (MAD) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:15 | Vueling 1675 | Barcelona (BCN) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:10 | Vueling 8982 | Barcelona (BCN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:00 | Vueling 5668 | Malaga (AGP) Melilla (MLN) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202515:00 | Vueling 2653 | Malaga (AGP) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:10 | Vueling 8986 | Barcelona (BCN) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:40 | Vueling 6260 | Barcelona (BCN) Zurich (BSL) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202507:30 | Vueling 5204 | Madrid (MAD) San Sebastian (EAS) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202520:20 | Vueling 5570 | Madrid (MAD) Pamplona (PNA) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202514:00 | Vueling 5876 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202518:10 | Vueling 5429 | Madrid (MAD) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202516:50 | Vueling 3141 | Arrecife (ACE) Malaga (AGP) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202516:10 | Vueling 5568 | Madrid (MAD) Pamplona (PNA) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202515:00 | Vueling 3140 | Malaga (AGP) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202512:25 | Vueling 3160 | Sevilla (SVQ) Arrecife (ACE) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202511:20 | Vueling 5428 | Arrecife (ACE) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202508:50 | Vueling 3226 | Canary (TFN) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202507:25 | Vueling 5213 | Madrid (MAD) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202507:30 | Vueling 1679 | Barcelona (BCN) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202507:25 | Vueling 5213 | Madrid (MAD) Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202506:40 | Vueling 3227 | Santiago De Compostela (SCQ) Canary (TFN) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202516:15 | Vueling 5862 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Leon (LEN) | delayed | Refunds |
28.04.202515:30 | Vueling 5193 | Budapest (BUD) Madrid (MAD) | delayed | Refunds |
