[PDF] eu regulations on air travel

EU law protects air passengers who are denied boarding or whose flight is cancelled or delayed. The EU also provides rights to passengers in case of accidents or loss, destruction or damage to baggage.
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  • What are EU regulations regarding flight delays?

    You are entitled to compensation in the following cases: Delays: Your flight must have arrived at its destination 3 or more than 3 hours late.
    Cancellations: If you have been informed of cancellation less than 14 days before departure.

  • What is the EC 261 regulation?

    EU Reg 261 requires airlines to compensate passengers when flight delays or cancellations result in passengers reaching their final destination more than three hours later than originally scheduled.
    Passengers are only entitled to claim compensation if the delay or cancellation was within the airline's control.

  • What is the EU Regulation 261 2004?

    Simply put, EU 261 is a regulation that provides minimum rights for passengers when their flight is delayed, canceled or denied boarding against their will.
    The regulation establishes specific conditions under which the law applies and sets the assistance and compensation amounts for each situation.

  • What is the EU Regulation 261 2004?

    If you choose not to take another flight on that airline, you are legally entitled to a refund.
    For delayed flights: Airlines are not required to provide flight delay compensation.
    Compensation is only required when “bumped” from an oversold flight, according to the U.S.
    Department of Transportation.

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