
Strike at Azores Airlines
You may be entitled to compensation for a strike
If your Azores Airlines flight has been delayed or cancelled due to the ongoing strike, you may be entitled to compensation. Discover your rights or determine your eligibility for compensation by reading this article.
Azores Airlines staff strikes can disrupt your flight schedule, and it’s crucial to know your rights, including the right to compensation. Our article details your rights and offers advice on how to handle the situation during a Azores Airlines strike.
Read the news about the latest Azores airline strike here
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03-01-2025
Incident: Azores A320 at Ponta Delgada on Jan 2nd 2025, bird strikes into both engines
An Air Azores Airbus A320-200, registration CS-TKP performing flight S4-124 from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon (Portugal), was climbing out of Ponta Delgada’s runway 12 when the crew stopped the climb at 2500 feet after flying through a flock of gulls causing multiple impacts and returned to Ponta Delgada for a safe landing on runway 12 about 10 minutes after departure.
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23-08-2024
Brits warned of ‘multiple flight cancellations’ ahead of airport strikes next week – here are the key dates
BRITS have been warned of “multiple flight cancellations” ahead of airport strikes next week.
The Portuguese Transport Workers’ Union, Sttamp, announced the disruption expected – check the key dates to see if you’ll be effected.
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14-08-2024
Strike called at Portuguese airports
Workers at the handling company SPdH (Groundforce) have called a strike on August 31 and September 1, in protest against low wages.
The strike at Azores Airlines has resulted in numerous flight cancellations
The strike by Azores Airlines employees has led to the cancellation of many flights, which is causing significant disruption for a lot of passengers. Unfortunately, for some travelers, the cancellation means their trip cannot proceed as scheduled.
Discover if you’re eligible for compensation when your flight is delayed or cancelled due to an airline strike by Azores Airlines, try our free flight check now!
Accepting an alternative flight from Azores Airlines is not obligatory
The airline has to provide you with a free alternative flight. They are supposed to offer you the first available flight, but if all the upcoming flights are overbooked, you may receive an alternative option that makes your travel pointless. If you reject the proposed flight, the airline must refund the ticket price, and if they don’t provide an alternative, they need to reimburse the price difference if you book a better option yourself.
Tip: Before doing anything, it’s best to wait for a final notice from Azores Airlines
There may be few alternative flights available from other airlines. Of course, you want to secure another flight as soon as possible. However, we advise you not to book an alternative flight yourself before you have received final confirmation from Azores Airlines that your flight has been cancelled. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
Did the Azores Airlines strike disrupt your travel plans? You could be owed compensation
When the airline’s own staff, such as pilots, cabin crew, or ground staff, engage in a strike, Azores Airlines can be held liable. Under Regulation 261/2004, this is not considered a force majeure event, and you are entitled to compensation if you arrive more than 3 hours late or 1 hour early.
The amount of compensation you receive is determined by the distance of your journey and whether your flight was canceled less than 2 weeks before your departure.

Compensation by Distance
- €250 for flights up to 1,500 km
- €400 for flights between 1,500 km and 3,500 km
- €600 for flights over 3,500 km
Compensation per passenger
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€250
Short distance
<1500 km
London – Benidorm
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€400
Medium distance
1500 – 3500 km
Dublin – Tenerife
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€600
Long distance
>3500 km
Edinburgh – Singapore
Do you qualify for compensation?
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