Air Dolomiti Strikes: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Trip

Joanna Teljeur

By:  Joanna Teljeur

Last Updated:  February 18, 2026

Reviewed by:  Anton Radchenko

Air Dolomiti had 3 pilot strikes in 2024, so what do you do when you hear that another one may be in the works? Check our guide to airline strike compensation to understand your options.

We’ll give you some helpful tips to prepare. We will also explain your passenger rights, so if you have a delay or cancellation because of the strike, you’ll know what to expect from the airline with standard flight delay compensation rules.

Has your flight been delayed or cancelled because of an Air Dolomiti strike? You might be eligible for compensation! Just enter your flight details below to find out.

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Take these steps if you hear about an Air Dolomiti strike

If you hear about a pending Air Dolomiti strike, or any other strike affecting airports, air traffic control, or other airline industry sectors, here’s what you should do:

1. Stay on top of new developments by downloading the Air Dolomiti app or signing up for email or SMS notices.
2. Next, find out what kind of strike is taking place. This will make a big difference later on if you have flight disruptions and want to seek recompense from the carrier.
3. Check your booking. Read the terms and conditions of your ticket, and see if you are allowed to make changes to your flight because of the strike. 
4. If you have a refundable ticket you should be able to make changes, but if you have a non-refundable ticket, you might have to contact an Air Dolomiti agent to ask if they will let you make changes or cancel. 

If none of these options work, then let Air Dolomiti cancel your flight so you can choose between a refund or a rebooking with no associated fees.

If your flight is delayed or cancelled because of a strike

If you’re already enroute when Air Dolomiti delays or cancels your flight, then the airline is required by law to assist you in the following ways:

• For delays extending 2 hours or more, you must be provided with food and refreshment as well as 2 free calls, texts, or emails.
• For cancelled flights or delays lasting 5 hours or more, you’re entitled to a choice between a refund or a rebooking on the next flight available. This must be provided at no extra charge.
• For delays that last until the following day, Air Dolomiti must provide a one-night hotel stay and transport.
• For delays making you 3 or more hours late at your final destination, Air Dolomiti could owe you between 250-600 EUR in compensation as long as the disruption was caused by an airline employee strike or other controllable situation.
• If your flight disruption was caused by a third party strike like air traffic control or ground staff at the airport, then you won’t be able to collect repayment from the airline, but you will still get a refund or a rebooking as well as care and assistance.

Take these steps if your Air Dolomiti flight is affected

Hopefully, you can avoid any flight disruptions, but if you do have issues that are strike-related, remember to take the following steps:

1. If you’re still in the preparation stage, pack extra snacks and any essentials in your hand baggage in case you have long delays at the airport.
2. Document everything, including conversations you have with the airline, photos and screenshots of delay and cancellation notices, and anything else pertaining to your experience.
3. Save trip-related materials, specifically boarding passes, receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses like meals, hotel, taxi, etc.
4. Note your actual arrival time. Official arrival is when the door of the aircraft opens at the gate. This is important because you’ll need to show you were at least 3 hours late to qualify for potential compensation.

Do You Have Rights as an Air Dolomiti Passenger?

Yes, you definitely have rights as a passenger when you fly with Air Dolomiti. In fact the rules we’ve discussed here are set by Regulation EU261, a set of rules that protects you whenever you depart from an airport in the EU or the UK. If you happen to be travelling in another part of the world, you will be covered by the laws of that country.

Need Help?

It can be tricky sorting out all the details of strike-related flight disruptions, but AirAdvisor can help! Our legal team has been protecting passengers’ rights since 2017 in cases around the world! Plus, we have already helped over 620,000!

You can start your claim or check your eligibility for compensation today! Just enter your flight details below!Check Your Flight

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Author:

Joanna Teljeur

Job/Position: Senior Editor & Content Lead

Joanna Teljeur is a senior editor and writer with 15+ years of experience in editorial leadership, journalism, and content development, specialising in consumer rights, aviation law, and public-interest reporting. Her work focuses on transforming complex regulatory and legal topics into clear, accurate, and accessible content for international audiences.

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