Strike in Italy

If your flight was delayed or cancelled due to the strike in Italy, it’s natural to want to know exactly what you’re entitled to. While the impact of a strike can be significant, compensation isn’t always applicable in these circumstances.

Our experts are here to walk you through your options and answer any questions you may have about your rights.

Italy strike, what about compensation?

If the airline could have taken action to prevent the strike but did not do so, you may be entitled to compensation. This includes situations where the strike involves the airline’s own staff, such as pilots, cabin crew or ground personnel.

In simple terms, if a delay or cancellation is caused by a strike that the airline could have avoided, the airline can be held responsible and compensation may apply.

Latest news on the strike in Italy

Here you can read the latest news about today’s strike at Italy. You will also find information about previous strikes.

Why the strike in Italy may not entitle you to compensation

Strikes often cause major interruptions to air travel, but in many cases they do not qualify for compensation. By purchasing a ticket, you make an agreement with the airline to get you to your destination.

If the airline cannot operate your flight because of events that fall outside its control, such as a nationwide strike, then compensation is not required under EU law.

You are not entitled to compensation if the strike was caused by personnel other than the airline’s own personnel. For example:

• air traffic control
• security personnel
• baggage handlers
• other ground personnel

Strike in Italy? Here is what you can expect

If the airline has taken appropriate measures to reduce the impact of the strike, you are unlikely to qualify for compensation. However, you are still entitled to support. Once your delay reaches more than two hours, the airline is required to look after you.

This means they must provide food and drinks, and if the disruption continues overnight, they are responsible for arranging hotel accommodation.

If the airline does not offer this assistance, you can arrange it yourself and later request reimbursement by submitting your receipts.

Compensation for long delays or cancellations

If your flight to or from Italy arrives more than three hours late and the airline is responsible for the delay, you may be entitled to compensation. The amount depends on the distance of your journey.

For flights under 1,500 kilometres, the compensation is €250 per passenger. For routes longer than 3,500 kilometres, this amount increases to €600 per ticket.

Compensation for delayed or canceled flights

If you arrive at your destination with a delay of more than three hours and the airline is responsible for the disruption, you may be eligible for compensation. The amount is based on the length of your flight. Shorter routes of up to 1,500 kilometres qualify for €250 per passenger. For flights that exceed 3,500 kilometres, the compensation can rise to €600 per ticket.

Do you qualify for compensation?

Curious whether the disruption from the strike Italy today means you can claim compensation? With the EUclaim database, you can check this in seconds by entering your flight date and flight number.

If you are eligible, you can file your claim immediately. Thanks to our 97 percent success rate, you can count on us to help you secure the compensation you deserve.