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Strikes, rule changes and disruption that could affect your claim.
Updated 16 October 2026
16 Oct 2026Likely compensable
easyJet crew strike in Italy
easyJet flight crew in Italy staged a 24-hour national strike, with only flights in the 07:00-10:00 and 18:00-21:00 protected windows guaranteed. The airline's own staff striking is not an extraordinary circumstance.
The Groundforce strike at Barcelona-El Prat is still unresolved. Minimum service levels are in place until 30 November and protests are planned for 19 and 26 October and 2 November. Airlines may argue extraordinary circumstances, so expect pushback.
The Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill goes through line-by-line scrutiny. It would give the CAA direct powers to enforce passenger rights, instead of relying on the courts.
A US Department of Transportation rule treats ten causes, including unscheduled maintenance, as outside airline control under US rules. UK261 and EU261 are unaffected, so delays on flights out of the UK or EU are still claimable.
Unions suspended the 17-21 October pilot and cabin crew strike at Air France, Transavia France and Corsair after government pension commitments. It depends on a decree being published, so watch for it returning.
Alyzia ground handlers joined a national Belgian strike, forcing mass cancellations. Refunds or rebooking are owed; compensation will likely be contested as a third-party strike.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is based on publicly available sources including Civil Aviation Authority reports, court judgments, consumer group research, and regulatory decisions. Compliance ratings represent our editorial assessment based on published data and are not official ratings. Individual claim outcomes vary. Last reviewed July 2026. Sources are linked directly from each airline profile.