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Strike at American Airlines

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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.

Strike at American Airlines? You may be entitled to €600 compensation

Flight cancelled or delayed due to the strike? Submit a claim and get up to €600 compensation.

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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.

 

Compensation per passenger

  • flight

    €250

    Short distance

    <1500 km

    London – Benidorm

  • flight

    €400

    Middle distance

    1500-3500 km

    Dublin – Tenerife

  • flight

    €600

    Long distance

    >3500 km

    Edinburgh – Singapore

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.

Written by Lisanne

Marketing manager Lisanne Verbeek is passionate about marketing and campers. Now she is fighting for passengers' rights.

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