Strike at Norwegian Air Shuttle
If your Norwegian Air Shuttle 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.
Norwegian Air Shuttle staff strikes can disrupt your flight schedule, and it’s crucial to know your rights, including the right to compensation. Our article details your rights and offers advice on how to handle the situation during a Norwegian Air Shuttle strike.
The strike at Norwegian Air Shuttle has resulted in numerous flight cancellations
The strike by Norwegian Air Shuttle 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle, try our free flight check now!
Right to care with delays longer than 2 hours
If you’re facing an unplanned strike, it can take you by surprise. If you’re at the airport and your Norwegian Air Shuttle flight is delayed for more than 2 hours, you have the right to food, drink, and even a hotel stay if needed. In some cases, the airline will provide vouchers for food and drink, but it’s important to keep receipts if they’re not provided.
You are not required to accept an alternate flight from Norwegian Air Shuttle
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 Norwegian Air Shuttle
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 Norwegian Air Shuttle that your flight has been cancelled. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
If you’ve been impacted by Norwegian Air Shuttle’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, Norwegian Air Shuttle 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
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.
