National strike in France: another day of flight delays and cancellations

This ATC strike is going to affect Paris-Orly, Marseilles, and Lyon airports as well as flights that use France airspace. Air France has already informed that the flight’s schedule for the 22nd of May has been updated and also warned that last-minute delays and cancellations can be expected. British Airways have informed about the rebooking availability and the possibility of delayed and cancelled flights as well. Low-cost carrier Ryanair has also informed that they are canceling a number of flights on the 22nd of May. Affected customers were given options: flight tickets refund or alternative flights.

Unfortunately, air passengers will not be compensated for these flight disruptions. According to EC 261/2004 Regulation strikes are still considered as “extraordinary circumstances”.

Travelers are already suffering from strike actions.

“A number of strikes are increasing every year. Unfortunately, but passengers usually have their flights delayed or even cancelled because of these actions. But even during this kind of flight disruptions passengers have their rights. Carriers need to take care of their customers according to the EC 261/2004 regulation and provide them with free meals and drinks, access to two free calls, let use e-mail or send a free fax. When passengers have to wait for a flight for one or more nights – they must be granted free accommodation in a hotel, including transport to/from the airport,” comments Marius Stonkus, the CEO of flight compensation company Skycop.

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