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.

If your flight is canceled due to a strike in 2026, your rights depend on whether the strike is "internal" (airline staff) or "external" (third-party like ATC or security). Under EU/UK 261 regulations, if the strike involves the airline's own employees (pilots, cabin crew), it is generally considered within the airline's control, making you eligible for financial compensation (up to €600) in addition to a refund or rebooking. If the strike is external (airport staff, air traffic control), it is an "extraordinary circumstance," so no compensation is required. However, in all cases of cancellation, the airline has a "duty of care." They must provide you with an alternative flight at the earliest opportunity, or a full refund if you choose not to travel. If you are stranded overnight, they must pay for hotel accommodation, meals, and transport to the hotel. In the U.S., while there is no federal law for compensation, most major airlines will rebook you for free on the next available flight or provide a refund per their contract of carriage.