My coworker's Ryanair flight has been canceled because a partner is on strike. Can he ask for a refund and/or compensation?
My coworker had a flight scheduled for this afternoon from Brussels to Dublin using Ryanair. However, Aviapartner, one of the 2 companies in charge of ground activities like baggage handling, moving planes away from the gate, refueling etc, is on strike today and Ryanair canceled his flight.
Normally, since this is an EU flight that's been canceled, my coworker could demand refund and compensation from the carrier. However, Ryanair is a notorious stickler for refunds etc. In addition, it's not Ryanair themselves that are on strike, but a 3rd party partner. Does this mean that Ryanair can call in "force majeure"? Or are they still required to provide a refund and/or compensation?
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What are my rights if my flight is Cancelled due to strike?
You are entitled to compensation if your flight was cancelled due to airline strike, and you were not notified of this at least 14 days prior to your scheduled departure. If your flight was cancelled, the airline must offer a rebooking on an alternative flight within reasonable time.Are Ryanair paying compensation for Cancelled flights?
We will provide a full refund of the unused flights in your booking. If you chose to make alternative transport arrangements i.e. car hire, trains, ferries etc. these are not covered under EU261 and therefore expense claims should be directed to your travel insurance company.Can you get compensation from Ryanair?
Customers with valid claims who claim directly from Ryanair will receive 100% of their EU261 compensation entitlement without the deduction of these excessive \u201cclaims chaser\u201d fees. Customers may submit claims to Ryanair via our user friendly compensation form.Will Ryanair refund me if my flight is Cancelled?
If your flight is cancelled there are two options available to you to choose from. You can either apply for a refund or change your cancelled flight for free.How I Fell In Love With My Coworker
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