Was your flight delayed or cancelled due to an Air France strike?
You may be legally entitled to up to €600 in compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004, depending on who went on strike and how Air France handled the situation. This applies even if you were offered a rebooking, voucher, or refund your rights go beyond basic reimbursement, and you can still submit a flight compensation claim if certain conditions are met.
Can you claim compensation for an Air France strike?
Yes — but it depends on the type of strike.
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, you can claim up to €600 if:
- The strike was within Air France ´s control (e.g., pilot or cabin crew strike)
- Your flight was delayed 3+ hours, cancelled with short notice, or you were denied boarding
- You had a valid booking and checked in on time
- Air France didn’t inform you at least 14 days before the cancellation
Who went on strike - does it matter?
Yes. Whether or not you can claim depends on who organized the strike:
- Air France staff ( pilots, cabin crew)
- Air France ground crew
- Airport staff
- Air Traffic Control
- General national or sectoral strik
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Airline is responsible for its own staff
Airline responds for employees
Outside airline’s control
Managed by state, not the airline
Political or external, not airline
Examples of issues that give you compensation
Flight operational issues
Cancellation due to a problem related to the crew's planning (i.e. illness or overtime), documents, cargo or fuel loading, etc.
Flight technical issues
The most frequent argument that airlines provide - something is broken on the plane and needs to be repaired. Includes de-icing and accidents like bird or stairs strike, blown tire, etc.
Flight rotation issues
Air France cancelled the flight due to previous delays or cancellations that hindered the normal operation of aircraft.
Strikes
Problems due to strikes inside Air France.
More about Air France
Air France traces its roots back to the consolidation of several pioneering French carriers—including Air Orient, Air Union, Société Générale de Transports Aériens, CIDNA, and Aéropostale—merging into a single flag carrier on 30 August 1933, a union made official with a ceremony on 7 October that same yea. As France’s national airline, it boldly launched its first transatlantic route between Paris and New York in 1946, helping establish itself as a long-haul leader. Over the decades, Air France pioneered the Jet Age, introduced the iconic Concorde alongside British Airways in 1976, and played a critical role in the development of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which it uses as its primary hub. In 2004, the airline merged with KLM to form the Air France–KLM Group, one of the world’s largest airline groups, while preserving its own brand identity and operational independence.
Despite these lofty achievements, Air France has faced notable operational challenges in recent times. A Flightright study covering 2024 revealed that 23.4 % of Air France flights experienced delays, while 1.16 % were cancelled—a performance better than many traditional peers, but still indicative of disruption that impacts thousands of passengers annually. The airline’s hub, Charles de Gaulle, remains particularly vulnerable: one analysis found cancellation rates there are 40 % higher than at other Air France hubs, even as the network-wide cancellation rate improved to about 12 %. This summer in particular brought fresh turmoil: on a single day in July 2025, about 50 flights were delayed or cancelled across key airports like CDG, Amsterdam, and Marseille due to internal bottlenecks such as crew shortages, scheduling issues, and ground handling congestion. Coupled with widespread French air traffic control strikes that forced airlines—including Air France—to revise schedules dramatically during the early summer season, the disruptions have underlined the fragility of operations amidst staffing and infrastructure strains.
How much can you claim?
The amount of flight claim compensation you receive depends on the distance of your flight and can be €250, €400, or €600. You can also claim for care expenses with food, transport and accommodation as well as a refund of the alternative flight.
250€
Up to 1500 km
400€
From 1500 km to 3500 km
600€
More than 3500 km
How to claim Flight Compensation Step-by-Step
Claiming your airline strike compensation with AireClaim is quick and simple:
1. Complete your flight compensation form
- Enter your departure airport and final destination.
- Indicate if you had connecting flights.
2. Add your disruption details
- Select the type of disruption (delay, cancellation, missed connection).
- Enter the scheduled and actual arrival times.
3. Provide the reason for the disruption (if known)
4. Review and submit
- We’ll analyse your case, contact Air France, and handle all the paperwork at no upfront cost.
Our process covers all types of air travel disruptions from cancellations to flight delays and missed flights — ensuring you get the compensation you’re entitled to.
You can start your claim now using our secure online form.
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FAQs About Air France Strike Compensation
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You can still claim your flight delay compensation if:
- The initial delay caused you to miss your connecting flight.
- Your final arrival at the destination was more than 3 hours late.
- Both flights were part of the same booking.
Learn more about our full process for missed connection compensation.
Yes, your citizenship does not impact your rights as an air passenger.