Strike at Bordeaux Airport
If a strike is taking place in Bordeaux Airport, it can have a significant impact on flights to and from the country. Are you affected by the strike in Bordeaux Airport, with your flight cancelled or delayed as a result? We’re here to help you understand your rights in this situation and what options you have to address any disruptions to your travel plans.
Under what circumstances are you eligible for compensation due to the strike at Bordeaux Airport?
If the operating airline can be held responsible for the strike, you can file a claim. If the airline’s personnel with whom you are or were scheduled to fly are the cause of your flight disruptions, then the airline can be held responsible and you may be entitled to compensation.
Strikes at Bordeaux Airport can be beyond control of airline
Unfortunately, in many cases, according to Regulation 261/2004, you are not entitled to compensation. The airline that issued your ticket is obligated to transport you from point A to point B. If they cannot do so because the strike is beyond their control, then you are not entitled to compensation
When are you not entitled to compensation?
You are not entitled to compensation if the strike is caused by personnel other than the airline’s own staff, such as:
- Air traffic control strike
- Security personnel strike
- Baggage handler strike
- Other ground staff strike
What you are entitled to as a victim of the strike at Bordeaux Airport
If your flight is delayed due to the strike in $country and it is outside the control of the airline you are flying with, you are not entitled to compensation. However, if the delay is more than 2 hours, the airline has a duty of care towards you. This means that you are entitled to food and drinks, and if the delay is very long, the airline must also arrange accommodation for you. If the airline fails to do so, you can arrange it yourself and claim the expenses later.
Compensation for delayed or canceled flights
If you arrive at your destination with a delay of more than 3 hours and the airline can be held responsible, you are entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation depends on the distance of the flight. For a flight distance of less than 1500 km, you are entitled to a compensation of €250 per ticket. This amount increases to €600 per ticket if your flight distance is more than 3500 km.
What’s your flight number?
If you are affected by the consequences of the strike in $country, you may be entitled to compensation. Use our free flight check.
You can easily and quickly check whether you are eligible by entering your flight number in our database. We will immediately inform you whether you can file a claim or not. If you are eligible for compensation, we will assist you.
