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Strike at Inverness Airport

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If your flight has been delayed or cancelled due to the strike in Inverness Airport, it’s understandable that you want to know what your rights are. While the impact can be significant, you may not always be entitled to compensation. We’re here to help you understand your rights and what options you have in this situation.

Read the news about the latest Inverness airline strike here

  • 06-02-2023

    Strike dates set to hit Highland airports

    Unite the union which represents members in the Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (HIAL) group has confirmed that strike action will hit all its 11 airports in the coming weeks.

  • 06-12-2022

    Two days of strikes set for 11 regional airports

    Air travellers have been warned to expect disruption at 11 Scottish regional airports during two days of strikes announced for later this month.

    Unite said its members at Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (Hial) would walk out on 19 and 22 December in a dispute over pay.

    The union said the strikes would cause huge disruption in the lead up to the festive period.

  • 29-07-2021

    Inverness, Sumburgh and Dundee among airports shut by strike

    Six Scottish regional airports have been closed due to a one-day strike by air traffic controllers.

    The Prospect union members are in a dispute with employer Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (Hial) over plans to centralise some air traffic control.

Under what circumstances are you eligible for compensation due to the strike at Inverness 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.

No compensation if airline is not responsible for the strike at Inverness Airport

Regulation 261/2004 states that in numerous situations, you are not eligible for compensation. The airline that sold you the ticket is responsible for transporting you from your place of origin to your destination. However, if the strike is beyond their control and they are unable to do transport you, you are not entitled to any compensation. We understand that this can be frustrating, but unfortunately, this is the legal requirement.

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 Inverness Airport

If your flight is delayed due to the strike in the United Kingdom 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.

 

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

What’s your flight number?

If you are affected by the consequences of the strike in the United Kingdom, 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.

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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