Strike at Thomsonfly
If your Thomsonfly 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.
In the event of a strike by Thomsonfly staff, your flight may be affected, and you are entitled to specific rights, such as compensation. This article describes your entitlements and provides guidance on appropriate actions during a Thomsonfly strike.
The strike at Thomsonfly has resulted in numerous flight cancellations
The strike by Thomsonfly 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 Thomsonfly, 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 Thomsonfly 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 Thomsonfly
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 Thomsonfly
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 Thomsonfly that your flight has been cancelled. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
If you’ve been impacted by Thomsonfly’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, Thomsonfly 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.
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
Check if you are entitled to compensation
You can easily check if you are entitled to compensation as a result of the strike at Thomsonfly in our database. Enter your flight number and we will indicate whether you qualify for compensation. Then you can submit a claim in just a few minutes. EUclaim will take care of the rest.
