What does EU261 cover?
The EU regulation 261/2004 is concerned with the following: It is intended for passengers who suffer delayed or cancelled flights, overbooking or denied boarding. It offers the right to request a seat on another flight or to withdraw from the scheduled flight if it is cancelled or delayed by more than 5 hours.
What are extraordinary circumstances?
Extraordinary Circumstances means factors not normally incident to or foreseeable during an administrative proceeding. It includes circumstances beyond a party’s control that normal prudence and experience could not foresee, anticipate or provide for.
What counts as extraordinary circumstances for flight delays?
Examples of extraordinary circumstances
- Extreme weather conditions during the flight, such as heavy fog or a storm.
- Natural disasters, such as a volcanic ash cloud.
- Strike action by air traffic control.
- Medical emergency landings.
- Acts of terrorism.
- Situations with passengers on board the airplane.
Does EU 261 still apply to UK?
EU261 claims can still be made against UK carriers, but only in EU Member States. On certain routes there will be overlapping coverage of both the UK and the EU regimes and passengers will be entitled to decide which they prefer to use.
How long after a Cancelled flight can I claim?
If your flight’s delayed for long enough, your airline has to give you: food and drink….Check what the airline should give you if your flight’s delayed.
| Flight distance | How long the delay has to be |
|---|---|
| Less than 1,500km | 2 hours |
| Between 1,500km and 3,500km | 3 hours |
| More than 3,500km | 4 hours |
Is Covid 19 an extraordinary circumstance?
It has, however, defined the COVID-19 pandemic as an “extraordinary circumstance” that exempts air and maritime operators from paying compensation for delays and cancellations.
Is weather an extraordinary circumstance?
Bad weather must be ‘freak’ or ‘wholly exceptional’ and considered an extraordinary circumstance for an airline to use it as a defence against paying compensation. This is because weather conditions can be considered an “extraordinary circumstance”, as referred to in Article 5 III of Regulation (EC) No.
Is crew sickness an extraordinary circumstance?
Is Crew Sickness an Extraordinary Circumstance? No, it is not. By saying that crew sickness is an extraordinary circumstance, airlines are essentially arguing that a member of staff falling ill is not part and parcel of running an airline.
Can you claim flight compensation for bad weather?
What Weather Conditions Can I Claim Flight Compensation For? Flight delays caused by meteorological conditions (weather issues) can be eligible for flight compensation if the delay is more than 3 hours and depending on the severity of the weather problems.