Strike at American Airlines
The American Airlines strike may have caused your flight to be delayed or cancelled. It’s possible that you have a right to compensation. To find out more, or to check if you qualify, please continue reading.
In the event of a strike by American Airlines staff, your flight may be affected, and you are entitled to specific rights, such as compensation. This article describes your entitlements and provides guidance on appropriate actions during a American Airlines strike.
Many flights have been cancelled because of the ongoing strike at American Airlines
The American Airlines staff strike has resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights, impacting a large number of travelers. Many passengers are facing the difficult situation of not being able to continue their journey.
Has your flight been disrupted by an airline strike? Find out if you’re entitled to compensation by using our free flight check today!
Right to care with delays longer than 2 hours
If you’re facing an unplanned strike, it can take you by surprise. If you’re at the airport and your American Airlines flight is delayed for more than 2 hours, you have the right to food, drink, and even a hotel stay if needed. In some cases, the airline will provide vouchers for food and drink, but it’s important to keep receipts if they’re not provided.
It’s not mandatory to accept a different flight offered by American Airlines.
The airline is obliged to offer you a complimentary alternative flight. They should try to provide you with the earliest possible flight, but if all the flights are fully booked, they might offer you an alternative option that makes your travel plans redundant.
If the airline proposes an alternative flight that doesn’t suit you, you can refuse it and the airline must refund the ticket price. If the airline fails to offer you an alternative or if you find a better option on your own, the airline must compensate you for the price difference between the two tickets.
Advice: It’s recommended that you wait for an official update from American Airlines before taking any action
Although you may want to secure a new flight as soon as possible, it’s important to avoid booking an alternative flight until you receive confirmation from American Airlines that your flight has been cancelled, as there may be few other flights available from other airlines. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
If you’ve been impacted by American Airlines’s strike, you could be eligible for a refund
If the airline’s own employees, such as pilots, cabin crew, or ground staff, go on strike, American Airlines may be held responsible. Under Regulation 261/2004, this is not considered a case of force majeure, and you are entitled to compensation if you arrive more than 3 hours late or 1 hour early.
The amount of compensation you receive depends on the distance you traveled and whether your flight was canceled less than 2 weeks before your scheduled departure.
The amount of compensation is not dependent on your ticket price. It is possible that the compensation you receive is higher than the cost of your ticket. The amount of compensation is determined based on the distance of the journey.
Flight destinations within the EU:
- €250 compensation for flights up to 1500 km
- €400 compensation for flights over 1500 km
Flight destinations outside the EU:
- €250 compensation for flights up to 1500 km
- €400 compensation for flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
- €600 compensation for flights over 3500 km
Verify if you qualify for reimbursement
If you want to check whether you are entitled to compensation due to the strike at American Airlines, you can easily do so in our database. Simply enter your flight number and we will indicate if you are eligible for compensation. Once confirmed, you can file a claim in just a few minutes.
