Hi,

Long time (anon) lurker, first time poster!

My flight tomorrow TXL-LCY BA8490 (1-April-2019 ETD 0705 ETA 0750) was cancelled a couple of hours ago.

I have been rebooked onto TXL-LHR BA991 which arrives over 4 hours later (ETD 1055 ETA 1200)

I foolishly cancelled my pro expert flyer account as I fly less frequently now... I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me what the cancellation reason is so I know whether to submit a compensation claim or not?

There is a public transport strike in Berlin on April 1st and I am unsure if that is somehow related (staff can’t get to airport or something)

Also, if I can’t claim EU261, can I at least claim the cost of HEX from LHR, considering I was originally meant to be flying into LCY (and be at my office in East London no long after!! Not happening anymore!)

Many many thanks in advance!