Originally Posted by richonlybyname

My flight on 31 August has been cancelled and I'm rebooked on the first flight out on 2 September. Quite a long delay, but actually fits in fine with my travel plans.

My flight was booked with Iberia and it's a BA operated flight. As the cancellation is due to a strike by Iberia ground staff, what is the situation with EC261 compensation. Should I be due €250 or should the strike action of Iberia ground staff be considered far enough beyond BA's control that it would be an extraordinary circumstance? Even though they are part of the same group!