Strike at Eurowings
If your Eurowings 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.
Eurowings 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 Eurowings strike.
Numerous flights have been cancelled due to the strike by Eurowings employees
Many flights have been cancelled due to the strike at Eurowings, leaving numerous travelers in a difficult position. For some passengers, the cancellation may even mean they cannot continue with their trip as planned.
Wondering if you’re eligible for compensation after your flight was cancelled or delayed because of an airline strike? Put your doubts to rest with our free flight check.
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 Eurowings 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.
You are not required to accept an alternate flight from Eurowings
In case of a disruption, the airline must offer you an alternative flight free of charge. The airline should provide you with the first possible flight, but if all the next flights are fully booked, you might receive an alternative option that may not make sense for your travel plans.
You have the right to decline the proposed flight. The airline must then refund you the ticket price. If the airline does not offer you an alternative or if you find a better option yourself, the airline must reimburse you for the price difference between the two tickets.
Tip: Before doing anything, it’s best to wait for a final notice from Eurowings
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 Eurowings that your flight has been cancelled. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
Affected by the strike of Eurowings? You are entitled to compensation
In the event of a strike by the airline’s own personnel, such as pilots, cabin crew, or ground staff, Eurowings can be held accountable. According to Regulation 261/2004, this is not considered force majeure, and you have the right to compensation if your arrival is delayed by more than 3 hours or you arrive 1 hour earlier.
The compensation amount is based on the distance of your travel and whether the cancellation of your flight was communicated less than 2 weeks before your 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 Eurowings, 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.
