Strike at Flydubai
The Flydubai 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.
If Flydubai employees go on strike, your flight could be impacted. You have rights, including the entitlement to compensation. Our article outlines your rights and offers tips on what to do (and what not to do) in the event of a Flydubai strike.
The strike at Flydubai has resulted in numerous flight cancellations
The strike by Flydubai 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 Flydubai, try our free flight check now!
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 Flydubai 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 Flydubai
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 Flydubai
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 Flydubai that your flight has been cancelled. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
Did the Flydubai 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, Flydubai 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.
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 Flydubai, 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.
