What are the alternatives when flight is delayed / cancelled due to a strike? [closed]

I don't know if anyone is affected by Air France's current strike. If yes and you can't change your travel dates, what did you opt for?

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You have all the other travel options (assuming those are working fine) :

short/medium distance : car rental, car sharing, train
long distance : take another airline (which could eventually lead to non-direct flights)

The problem is that you'll usually need to endorse the costs and then wait for Air France to refund you which could take a very long time based on my experience... Please note that if you are facing troubles to get fully refunded by Air France, you can raise a case with the DGAC (governmental agency). This is free and they will fight with Air France to get your money back.

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What usually happens when a flight is delayed or canceled?

Typically, if your flight is canceled the majority of airlines will rebook you on the next flight available to your destination at no additional cost. However, depending on why your flight is canceled, finding seats on a new flight may be difficult and your arrival time may be delayed significantly.

What happens if my airline goes on strike?

When the airline or airport employees go on strike, the airline or airport can no longer provide the necessary services. Passengers can claim flight compensation due to a flight strike in two particular cases \u2013 a standard airline crew strike and a wildcat strike.

Do airlines have to compensate for Cancelled flights?

The airline is required to compensate you for a canceled flight if you were notified less than 14 days before your original scheduled departure date. However, compensation is not required if the airline proves that extraordinary circumstances (e.g., weather) caused the cancellation.

What am I entitled to if my flight is Cancelled?

Refund entitlements for your flight The US Department of Transportation says you are entitled to a refund of your ticket cost because of a cancellation or "significant delay" and you choose not to travel. This is the policy regardless of the reason the airline cancels or delays the flight.

European airline strikes leave thousands of flights cancelled – BBC News

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