Passengers entitled to compensation in case of strike SAS pilots
Today, on Friday 26 April 2019, the Scandinavian airline SAS has cancelled hundreds of flights due to a strike by pilots in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. As a result of the strike, more than 600 flights will not depart and the travel plans of approximately 72,000 passengers will be disrupted.
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Wage conflict between SAS and pilots
The pilots and the Scandinavian airline SAS are arguing about a salary increase, because the pilots are seeking a 15 percent increase in their wages. SAS indicates that it cannot bear the costs of this and still hopes to reach a new agreement with the pilots.
Right to compensation in the event of a strike
Was your flight cancelled by SAS because of the pilot strike? Then you may be entitled to compensation up to €600 per person. A pilots’ strike cannot be considered an extraordinary circumstance, because it lies within the control of the airline. In addition to the compensation, as a passenger you are also entitled to care and a replacement flight in accordance with Regulation 261/2004.