Strike at Qatar Airways
Were you affected by the Qatar Airways strike resulting in a delayed or cancelled flight? It’s important to know that you may be eligible for compensation. Educate yourself on your legal rights or verify your eligibility for compensation.
In the event of a strike by Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways strike.
Many flights have been cancelled because of the ongoing strike at Qatar Airways
The Qatar Airways staff strike has resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights, impacting a large number of travelers. Many passengers are facing the difficult situation of not being able to continue their journey.
Has your flight been disrupted by an airline strike? Find out if you’re entitled to compensation by using our free flight check today!
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 Qatar Airways 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.
Accepting an alternative flight from Qatar Airways is not obligatory
The airline has to provide you with a free alternative flight. They are supposed to offer you the first available flight, but if all the upcoming flights are overbooked, you may receive an alternative option that makes your travel pointless. If you reject the proposed flight, the airline must refund the ticket price, and if they don’t provide an alternative, they need to reimburse the price difference if you book a better option yourself.
Advice: It’s recommended that you wait for an official update from Qatar Airways before taking any action
Although you may want to secure a new flight as soon as possible, it’s important to avoid booking an alternative flight until you receive confirmation from Qatar Airways that your flight has been cancelled, as there may be few other flights available from other airlines. If the strike is called off, you will lose your money.
If you’ve been impacted by Qatar Airways’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, Qatar Airways 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.
