Originally Posted by
bearchemist
My understanding is, EU 261 also applies to ex-EU flight operated by non-EU carriers (so BR CDG-TPE, AMS-BKK, etc.). For type 3 flight (> 3,500 km), the passenger is entitled to 600 euro cash compensation if the arrival at the final destination was delayed for more than 4 hours. This is much more than the 250 USD given on EVA's website.
I don't think the compensation portion of EU261 covers strikes if they take care of you properly. That is, it is treated like weather as beyond the airlines' control.