How to fill a claim with {{airline}}?

If your flight was cancelled or delayed due to {{airline}} flight strike, you can check if you have an eligible claim for compensation based on the EU Reg 261. To find out, use AirAdvisor’s free compensation form now!

Will {{airline}} refund my ticket because of strike?

If your {{airline}} flight is cancelled, you should receive a refund or a replacement flight. If your flight delay exceeds 5 hours or more, the ticket cost will be fully reimbursed back to you upon cancelling the flight yourself.

What is the {{airline}} strike refund policy?

If strike happened and it affected your flight schedule, you might decide not to proceed with your travel at all and in order to cancel and refund your ticket. In such case airline shall cancel or amend your booking totally free if disruption is caused by airline employee’s strike. But if it is not airline’s controlled event, airline will likely waive change fees but you might be required to pay difference in air fare as airline will typically rebook you on another available flight and will agree to issue a refund only if airline cannot provide you a service at all.

Still waiting for {{airline}} strike refunds?

{{airline}} customers are often left without help and answer from the airline, as it introduces further flight cancellations due to the current worldwide situation. Strikes cost airlines hundreds of millions in losses. It should not suprise that airlines are slow to respond to such refunds requests. Air carriers tend to seat on these claims, as most passengers will give up or accept a voucher. In order to find out the status of your {{airline}} strike refund, contact {{airline}} customer service via email. Remember that compensation is payable if it was caused by {{airline}} employee strike. If you want to avoid the hassle of enforcing your passenger rights, please entrust AirAdvisor to do this for you, as airline strike compensation claims will typically have to go to courts to succeed in collection.

What is the {{airline}} claim response time?

Whenever you are owed feedback, refund, or compensation from {{airline}}, airlines shall respond within 30 days, however with strikes we tend to see delays in responses. However, whenever the airline turns down your compensation request, feel free using the help of our claim service to help your case.

{{airline}} Flight Strike Updates – How how to check your flight status?

Whether you are an air passenger experiencing flight disruptions such as pilot or cabin crew strike, or looking to inspect the status and updates of your future flight, use the airline app (typically Manage My Booking section) or call/email your airline.

When is {{airline}} going on strike?

It is typically easy to spot early signs of potential strike. It is either airline notifies about its employees strike on website and typically by email to all potentially affected passengers. However, external strikes may be less predictable and it is worth to check with airline couple of days before you travel. Checking news will be helpful as typically media would highlight such event in press. Also, typically strikes happen more often during spring or fall, as people seem to be more busy with vacations during the summer and it is simply too cold during winter.

What To Do if Air Transat Strike Has Been Announced

Written By Joanna Teljeur

Last Updated: December 13, 2024

Fortunately for travellers, Air Transat hasn’t had an employee strike in the last decade, but it always helps to be prepared in case one threatens your travel plans. In this guide, we’ll explain what you should do, how you can prepare, and when you might get compensated by the airline for delays and cancellations.

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What to Know Before and During an Air Transat Strike

If your flight is delayed or cancelled because of a strike, the Canadian Transportation Agency requires Air Transat to rebook its passengers on the next available flight OR on a flight with another airline that it has a commercial agreement with.

By law, your alternate flight must depart within 48 hours of your original time of departure. When this can’t be accomplished, then Air Transat must give you the choice of a refund or alternate travel arrangements (free of charge).

The airline is also required to provide food and refreshment if you’re stuck at the airport as well as hotel accommodation and transport if you’re stuck overnight and the strike is within their control and not a third party strike.

Finally, if you arrive more than 3 hours late at your destination, you could get repaid for the inconvenience caused, but the actual amount is determined by the duration of the delay. These payouts range from $400-$1,000 CAD.

What To Do If a Strike Has Been Announced

If you have a flight planned, the first thing to do is download the Air Transat app and stay on top of any changes. The app is ideal for these purposes because it will also alert you to any delays or cancellations, gate changes, and other vital flight information. You can also track developments on CTV or CBC.

Then you should check your ticket to see if you can change or cancel it.

How to Make Changes to Your Air Transat Flight

If a strike has been announced, most Canadian airlines will allow passengers to make changes to their flights without incurring the usual fees. Generally, you can change your refundable ticket as usual, just check the details of your booking.

If you have a non-refundable ticket, it might be best to wait until Air Transat cancels your flight so you’ll get an automatic refund or rebooking. Still, it’s worth checking with customer service to see if they will allow you some flexibility, given that s strike is pending.

Air Transat Strike-related Flight Disruptions

You might be already en route when a strike happens. If this is the case and your flight is cancelled or delayed at the last minute here’s what you should do.

Verify with the airline agent why your flight was disrupted, and then you should keep track of their answer. This will help you when you file a claim.
Ask for care and assistance. If this isn’t provided, then make sure you keep receipts so you can submit them with your claim.
Begin documenting everything. Take photos of information boards, your boarding pass, and any other travel documents so you have supporting evidence for later.

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