easyJet France Strike on 15–16 August 2026 — passengers entitled to compensation

Cabin crew at easyJet's French bases are set to strike for two full days, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, in a nationwide walkout expected to disrupt flights to and from all six of the airline's French bases. If your flight is cancelled or delayed by three hours or more as a result, you could be entitled to compensation of up to €600 per passenger under EU law — and Flight Delayed UK can help you claim it.

When is the easyJet France strike and who is taking part?

The strike was called jointly by three unions — SNPNC-FO, UNPNC-CFDT, and UNAC-CFE-CGC — representing roughly 1,074 cabin crew. It runs for two full days:

• Saturday, 15 August 2026
• Sunday, 16 August 2026

The unions have also filed a broader strike notice covering 7 August through 2 September 2026, so further strike days remain possible if negotiations fail.

Why are easyJet cabin crew striking?

The unions are protesting increasingly unstable working conditions, including:

• Last-minute roster changes
• Mandatory multi-day flight rotations known as "trippings"
• Extended duty sequences with reduced rest
• Involuntary transfers between bases

"We are not asking for anything unprecedented," said union representative Gaël Leloup. "We are asking for what the company has already granted to pilots." The unions say they've raised these issues for nearly a year without resolution, and that any resulting disruption "will be solely the responsibility of easyJet." EasyJet has asked unions to "forgo this opportunistic action," citing "adjustment proposals" already on the table, with further talks scheduled for September.

Which flights are affected?

Because the action is nationwide, delays and cancellations are possible on any easyJet route to or from France over the weekend of 15–16 August — not just at one airport.

Your right to compensation under EU261

Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers whose flights are cancelled or delayed by three hours or more at arrival can claim fixed compensation of up to €600, unless the disruption is caused by "extraordinary circumstances" beyond the airline's control.

A strike by an airline's own staff over pay and working conditions is generally not treated as an extraordinary circumstance by EU courts — a position confirmed in several Court of Justice of the European Union rulings. That means passengers affected by this strike are likely still entitled to compensation, on top of a refund, rerouting, meals, and accommodation where applicable.

How to claim compensation with Flight Delayed UK

Flight Delayed UK works on a no win, no fee basis: we only charge 35% of your compensation if we succeed (additional 15% if the case goes to court). We have a 98% success rate in courts and over 16 years of experience helping passengers claim what they're owed.

What should you do now?

1. Check your flight status via the easyJet app or website before heading to the airport.
2. Keep your boarding pass, booking confirmation, and any airline communications.
3. Wait for easyJet's rebooking or refund notification if your flight is affected.
4. If your flight is cancelled or delayed by three hours or more, check your compensation eligibility — it only takes two minutes.
5. Submit your claim with Flight Delayed UK

FAQ — easyJet strike compensation

When is the easyJet France cabin crew strike?

The strike runs for two full days: Saturday, 15 August, and Sunday, 16 August 2026. Unions have also filed a broader strike notice covering 7 August through 2 September, so additional strike days remain possible if negotiations fail.

Which airports and bases are affected?

All six of easyJet's French bases: Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, Nice, Lyon, Nantes, and Bordeaux. The action is nationwide and can affect any easyJet flight to or from France.

Why are easyJet cabin crew striking?

Three unions — SNPNC-FO, UNPNC-CFDT, and UNAC-CFE-CGC — called the strike over unstable working conditions: last-minute roster changes, mandatory multi-day "trippings," extended duty with reduced rest, and involuntary base transfers.

Am I entitled to compensation if my flight is cancelled or delayed by the strike?

Yes, most likely. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, a strike by an airline's own staff is generally not an "extraordinary circumstance," so passengers whose flights are cancelled or delayed by three hours or more may be entitled to compensation of up to €600, in addition to a refund or rerouting.

How do I claim my compensation?

Simply enter your flight number and travel date on Flight Delayed UK. If your flight qualifies, we handle the entire claim against easyJet for you, on a no win, no fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.

This news article has been written with the assistance of AI, however, it has been fact-checked and edited by a member of our team of air passenger rights experts before publication