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Two separate laws protect you — and they stack. EU261 pays you a fixed amount in flight compensation. The Montreal Convention pays your real losses. SkyAid claims both in a single process.
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A nationwide ENAV air traffic control strike runs 13:00–17:00 on 21 November, followed by a 24-hour strike at Milan Malpensa and a security strike at Venice on 22 November. More action is listed for Rome Fiumicino & Ciampino (14 Dec) and Bologna (15 Dec).
easyJet’s Portugal-based cabin crew will strike for five days before Christmas, hitting flights at Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Their October strike led to 443 cancellations.
Spain’s CCOO and UGT unions have called a nationwide general strike for 11 November, and a general strike is planned in France on 5 November. The effect on flights isn’t confirmed yet, but airport staff and transport to the airport may be hit.
The regional conflict continues to disrupt Europe–Gulf and Europe–Asia routes. In October, attacks closed Riyadh’s main airport and several airlines suspended Saudi flights. EASA’s conflict-zone guidance for the Gulf runs to at least 16 November.
After this spring’s strikes, Lufthansa and the VC pilots’ union are settling their pension dispute through arbitration until 31 December, when the pilots’ pay deal also expires. If talks fail, strikes could return in early 2027.
Lufthansa’s spring strikes, easyJet’s Portugal strike (2–6 October), the Barcelona Groundforce strike (4 August – 17 October) and Italy’s summer strike wave all disrupted thousands of passengers. Many of these flights can still be claimed.
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Two April–May strike waves cancelled 3,200+ flights (incl. an 8-hour cabin-crew walkout April 30 and a 48-hour pilot strike May 4–5). The VC pilots’ union holds a 96% strike mandate and can call fresh action on 48 hours’ notice through the summer. Frankfurt & Munich highest risk.
An indefinite air traffic control strike began April 17 at towers run by private contractor SAERCO, extended under minimum-service rules through at least May 31. Hits 14 airports including five Canary Islands hubs (Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera).
Unite announced ~1,400 Heathrow security screeners will stage weekend walkouts from mid-June through late August after rejecting the airport’s pay offer. Covers Terminal 5 and central search — threatens long queues across the UK school-holiday peak.
EES is fully operational across the Schengen area. Biometric checks for all non-EU nationals have pushed processing times up ~70% at some airports, with summer queues warned to hit several hours. Member states can partially suspend checks for up to 90 days to ease peak congestion.
SAS scrapping ~1,200 flights after jet fuel prices doubled. Mostly short-haul Norway, Sweden & Denmark. Rising fuel costs are a commercial decision, not extraordinary circumstances.
Iran, Iraq, Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar & UAE airspace closed or restricted. Europe–Asia routes severely disrupted. Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi on reduced schedules. 450,000+ passengers affected.
French ATC remains a top summer disruption risk: France controls a large share of European overflights, so any walkout or staffing shortfall ripples Europe-wide. Paris CDG & Orly flagged as high-exposure hubs for ATC-driven delays this summer.
Repeated aviation disruptions through 2026 over below-inflation pay, spanning ENAV air-navigation staff, ground handlers and airline crews. Walkouts often avoid early-morning windows — book the first flight of the day where you can.
Ground-handling licences at Lisbon, Porto & Faro expire May 19. If SPdH/Menzies loses the tender, unions warn 3,700+ jobs at risk — further strike action highly likely into the summer.
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Groundforce indefinite strike at 13 airports (Mon/Wed/Fri). Menzies 24-hour walkouts April 2–6. Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Palma & Canary Islands hit. Up to 800,000 passengers affected.
24-hour strike across all French easyJet bases on April 6. Flights from Paris-Orly, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse and other French airports at risk of cancellations and delays.
Full rollout April 10. New biometric border checks for all non-EU nationals at every Schengen airport. First-time processing takes significantly longer. Expect much longer queues — combined with strikes, a recipe for missed flights.
SAS scrapping ~1,200 flights after jet fuel prices doubled. Mostly short-haul Norway, Sweden & Denmark. Rising fuel costs are a commercial decision, not extraordinary circumstances.
Iran, Iraq, Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar & UAE airspace closed or restricted. Europe–Asia routes severely disrupted. Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi on reduced schedules. 450,000+ passengers affected.
French ATC unions filed Easter strike notice. Summer: weekend walkouts could disrupt 60% of Western European overflights. French ATC controls 65% of Europe’s airspace. SNCTA filed October 7–10 national strike notice.
Six major aviation disruptions since Feb. Next: ENAV staff at Brindisi & Bari + Air Dolomiti crew April 7. Orio al Serio baggage handlers. Below-inflation wages unresolved — no end in sight.
Ground-handling licences at Lisbon, Porto & Faro expire May 19. If SPdH/Menzies loses the tender, unions warn 3,700+ jobs at risk — further strike action highly likely.
Heathrow, Schiphol, CDG, Frankfurt & Munich seeing sustained disruption. 1,899 delays + 50 cancellations on worst days. KLM, British Airways, Air France, Ryanair & easyJet hardest hit.
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Covering EU261, UK261, and Montreal Convention flight compensation claims worldwide. No win, no fee.
Flight delayed, cancelled, or overbooked? Under EU261, UK261, and Montreal Convention, you may be entitled to flight compensation, full refunds, rebooking, and additional expenses — all handled by SkyAid.
Flight disrupted your vacation? Missed a concert or wedding? Lost hotel bookings? Most flight compensation companies stop at the basic €600 payout and ignore the rest.
SkyAid doesn’t. Under the Montreal Convention, you can recover up to €7,700 per passenger for proven financial losses — on top of your EU261 flight delay compensation.
This applies even when EU261 doesn’t — including disruptions caused by severe weather, strikes, or war.
Montreal Convention Article 19: Airlines are liable for damages caused by delay in the carriage of passengers, including consequential losses.
EU Court Rulings: Passengers can claim additional expenses beyond EU261 flight compensation when flights cause financial losses.
UK Civil Aviation Authority: Recognizes claims for “consequential losses” including accommodation and travel arrangements that cannot be used.
Flight delayed, cancelled, or overbooked? We enforce your flight compensation rights across 6 legal frameworks and 136+ countries — and escalate to national authorities when airlines refuse to pay.
Fixed flight delay compensation of €250–€600 per passenger for delays over 3 hours, cancellations, denied boarding, and downgrades on EU-departing flights or EU-carrier flights arriving in the EU.
Full coverage for flights departing UK airports or arriving in the UK on UK-licensed carriers. £220–£520 per passenger. Managed via the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Recover up to €7,700+ per passenger for proven damages — lost wages, missed cruises, pre-paid hotels, childcare costs, and more. Applies even when EU261 doesn’t (war, weather, strikes).
Up to BRL 10,000 per passenger for material and moral damages. Montreal Convention applies for international segments from Brazil.
Turkish aviation regulation covering delays, cancellations, and denied boarding on all flights departing from Turkish airports.
DCA consumer protection for domestic Thai flights. Montreal Convention applies for international routes departing Thailand.
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Flight compensation claim deadlines vary by country and regulation. Some claims expire in just 2 years — the sooner you file, the better your chances.
Answers to the most common questions about flight compensation claims, EU261 rights, and our services.
Under EU261 regulation, you can claim flight delay compensation of:
This applies to delays over 3 hours, cancellations, and denied boarding. Each passenger can claim individually.
Yes. Under EU261 and international law, airlines must reimburse “duty of care” expenses, including hotel accommodation, meals, and transport if your flight is delayed overnight. SkyAid specializes in recovering these out-of-pocket costs, even when airlines claim extraordinary circumstances.
If the airline fails to provide the required “Duty of Care” (hotel, meals, and transport), you have the right to arrange these yourself and claim a full reimbursement. Keep all itemized receipts — SkyAid specializes in recovering these out-of-pocket costs, ensuring you get back every euro you were forced to spend due to their failure.
Yes. Under EU261, the airline is obligated to reroute you to your destination at the earliest opportunity — including on other airlines or alternative transport such as trains or taxis. If the airline fails to offer suitable rerouting, you have the right to arrange your own transport and claim the full cost back.
For international flights outside EU261, the Montreal Convention also holds airlines liable for proven damages caused by delay, which can include the cost of replacement transport you had to arrange yourself.
Keep all receipts and booking confirmations — SkyAid will handle the reimbursement claim with the airline on your behalf.
Under the Montreal Convention, you can recover up to 6,303 SDR (approximately €7,726) for proven financial damages. This covers the cost of your replacement flights, hotels, and even non-refundable holiday costs like pre-paid tours or events that you missed because of the airline’s disruption.
Baggage claims (act immediately): If your luggage is damaged, you must report it to the airline in writing within 7 days of receiving it. For delayed baggage, you have 21 days from when it was returned to you.
Montreal Convention claims (expenses and holiday damages): You have 2 years from the date of arrival at your destination, or the date the flight should have arrived.
EU261 compensation: There is no single EU-wide deadline. The time limit depends on the country where the claim is brought and typically ranges from 2 to 6 years.
Our advice: Don’t wait. The sooner you submit your flight compensation claim to SkyAid, the sooner we can assess which deadlines apply to your specific case and ensure nothing expires.
It means you pay €0 upfront to start your flight compensation claim. We only receive a commission if we successfully recover your money from the airline. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. The process is completely risk-free for every passenger. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions.
Yes. Under Article 8 of EU Regulation 261/2004, if your flight is cancelled, you are entitled to a full cash refund within 7 days. This cancelled flight compensation law applies even to “non-refundable” tickets and is entirely separate from any additional compensation (up to €600) you may be owed for the disruption.
Don’t let that label fool you. “Non-refundable” only applies if you cancel. If the airline cancels or delays your flight, that label is legally void under the Montreal Convention. You are entitled to a refund for the unused service and reimbursement for any new tickets or pre-paid hotels you lost out on — up to €7,726.
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