Strike at TAP Air Portugal

Were you caught up in the TAP Air Portugal strike, leaving your flight delayed or even cancelled? You might still qualify for compensation.

Make sure you understand your passenger rights or check directly whether your flight is eligible.

When TAP Air Portugal employees go on strike, flight schedules can be heavily disrupted.

In many cases, passengers are protected under EU legislation. Below, we explain what you can claim and what steps you should take if your journey is impacted by a TAP Air Portugal strike.

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TAP Air Portugal strike causes widespread flight cancellations

The ongoing strike among TAP Air Portugal staff has led to a wave of flight cancellations, leaving many travellers stranded or unable to continue their trip as planned. The disruption is affecting a significant number of passengers across multiple routes.

Has your flight been affected by an airline strike? Use our free flight check to instantly see whether you may be entitled to compensation.

Flight delayed over 2 hours? TAP Air Portugal must provide care

An unexpected wildcat strike, an unannounced, unofficial action, can leave you stuck at the airport without warning. If your TAP Air Portugal flight is delayed for more than two hours, you’re entitled to basic care.

This includes meals, drinks and, if the delay extends overnight, hotel accommodation and transport. Sometimes the airline issues vouchers; if they don’t, keep your receipts so you can request reimbursement afterward.

You’re not required to accept TAP Air Portugal’s alternative flight

TAP must offer you a replacement flight at no extra cost. In principle, this should be the earliest available option. However, during a strike, many flights may be fully booked, and you might be offered a reroute that no longer makes sense for your travel plans.

If you decline the proposed alternative, the airline is obliged to refund your ticket.

Should TAP fail to provide a suitable replacement, and you book a different flight yourself, the airline must compensate the fare difference.

Tip: Wait for TAP Air Portugal’s final confirmation before rebooking

Availability on other airlines can be limited, and your first thought may be to secure new flights quickly. Even so, it’s wise not to book anything yourself until TAP Air Portugal officially cancels your original flight.

If the strike ends unexpectedly and your flight still operates, you’re unlikely to get your money back for self-booked tickets.

Hit by the TAP Air Portugal strike? You may qualify for compensation

When the disruption is caused by the airline’s own staf, whether pilots, crew or ground personnel, TAP Air Portugal can be held responsible. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, these strikes are not considered extraordinary circumstances.

That means you may be entitled to compensation if your arrival is delayed by more than three hours or if a cancellation is communicated less than 14 days before departure.

The compensation amount depends on the distance of your flight and the timing of the cancellation notice.

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

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.