

Everything you need to know about compensation in case of a Vueling strike
Greve flight with Vueling How to obtain compensation?
You arrive at the airport or are carefully preparing for your departure, and you receive an announcement: a Vueling strike has been announced and is disrupting all your plans. At Indemniflight, we understand your frustration! That’s why we reveal everything you need to know about airline strikes.
During such an event, there are two distinct scenarios:
- If the strike is not attributable to the carrier, the carrier is required to compensate you. However, if the carrier can prove that the strike was unavoidable and unpredictable, it may be exempt from this obligation.
- If the strike is caused by the airline and its staff, the airline is then legally obligated to compensate you, with no conditions.
When can you claim compensation?
According to the Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council of February 11, 2004 on passenger rights, if your flight arrives at its final destination with a delay of more than 3 hours, you are entitled to financial compensation.
This compensation depends solely on the distance traveled by the plane, regardless of the ticket price. Additionally, you have up to 5 years after your journey to claim it. However, certain criteria must be met. In fact, your Vueling flight must have taken off or landed in the European Union.
And the carrier must have its headquarters in the EU. The Spanish carrier’s responsibility for flight disruptions is engaged, unless in the case of extraordinary circumstances such as exceptional weather conditions.
Vueling’s obligations in case of flight cancellation
It is important to note that the airline is required to inform passengers of any changes concerning their flight, whether it is a one-way or return trip. In case of cancellation, the carrier is legally required to inform you at least 14 days before the scheduled departure date.
If you receive a notification of Vueling cancellation two hours before the departure time, this is a significant step forward in your compensation process. When the airline notifies you of the cancellation more than 2 weeks before the departure date, it is not obligated to compensate you.
If you are notified of the cancellation between 14 and 7 days before your departure, there is no obligation to reimburse you, but the carrier may offer you another flight. However, the departure and arrival times of this new means of transportation may differ from those of your original flight.
Enforcing your rights is not always easy, but legally, you are entitled to compensation in the event of flight cancellation.
The guide to claim compensation from Vueling in case of strike
The first thing to do is to know if you are eligible for compensation. And often, the process can be complex. Indeed, it involves accessing airline databases, comparing your situation to other similar cases, or invoking the European Regulation No. 261/2004.
In reality, for someone who does not have legal expertise or the necessary technological tools, this task can be much more challenging than it seems.
Making a claim directly with Vueling
If Vueling must compensate you, note that the amount varies depending on the length of your journey, as follows:
Distance traveled | Amount of compensation |
Flight less than 1500 km | 250 euros |
Flight between 1500 km and 3500 km | 450 euros |
Flight over 3500 km | 600 euros |
To file a claim, here are the steps you need to follow:
- Submit a written complaint to the Spanish airline, specifying the amount of expenses incurred due to the delay or cancellation of your flight along with all supporting documents,
- Contact the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) if Vueling rejects your request,
- or take legal action to go further.
Call on Indemniflight in the event of a flight issue with the airline
The long, complex, and sometimes costly nature of the claim procedure is often difficult to manage alone against a major airline. That’s why Indemniflight assists passengers in obtaining the compensation they are entitled to.
Our teams are here to help you. In fact, Indemniflight was created to support you in your efforts in case of a delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flight, in a simple and efficient way. Our experts handle the procedure free of charge.
To benefit from our services, simply submit your claim on our website. Our specialists will then take care of obtaining the financial compensation you are entitled to for the damages suffered during a Vueling strike.
If the airline refuses to pay the compensation you are owed, our lawyers will take over your case and bring it to court. Our fee amounts to only 35% including tax of the compensation received from the airline, once obtained.
So don’t wait any longer to assert your rights with Indemniflight!
Our practical tips in case of a Vueling strike
To deal with a delay or cancellation of your trip, here are some useful tips:
- Check directly with Vueling in France or at the airport to find out the reason for the delay or cancellation.
- Keep all your travel documents safe: ID, boarding passes, delay certificate, e-ticket, etc.
- Make sure to retain all information related to your trip.
- In the event of a delay of 2 hours or more, you are entitled to request refreshments and basic services from the airline. Don’t hesitate to ask the on-site staff.
When you are facing an issue with the airline, Indemniflight provides its experts to assist you in defending your rights and managing your claim with the airline in the case of a cancellation, a delay, or overbooking.
With its international experience and in-depth knowledge of passenger rights, Indemniflight is your ideal partner to obtain compensation in the event of a travel disruption caused by a Vueling strike. Check your eligibility for compensation in just a few clicks on our website!