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Strike at Eastern Airways

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The Eastern Airways 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.

Eastern Airways 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 Eastern Airways strike.

Read the news about the latest Eastern Airways strike here

  • 23-07-2024

    London Gatwick cancelled flights list Tuesday, 23 July: mass IT outage continues to impact departures

    This summer, passengers can choose from 56 airlines flying to 223 destinations, with 169 short-haul destinations across a large European network and 51 long-haul routes,” said a spokesperson for the airport.

Many flights have been cancelled because of the ongoing strike at Eastern Airways

The Eastern Airways 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!

Flight delayed for more than 2 hours, you have the right to be taken care of

A wildcat strike, also known as an unofficial strike, can be unexpected and leave you stranded. If your Eastern Airways flight has been delayed by over 2 hours, you’re entitled to food, drink, and accommodation if necessary. The airline may provide vouchers for these, but if not, be sure to keep receipts to claim expenses from the airline later.

It’s not mandatory to accept a different flight offered by Eastern Airways.

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 Eastern Airways 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 Eastern Airways 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 Eastern Airways’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, Eastern Airways 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.

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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.

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

  • 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

Do you qualify for compensation?

The EUclaim database quickly determines if you are eligible for compensation. Simply enter your flight date and number. If you are entitled to compensation, file a claim immediately. We’ll help you get the compensation you deserve with a 97% success rate guarantee.

 

Written by Fleur

Fleur is a junior marketer at EUclaim. She combines her innovative insights with a passion for passenger rights.

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