Originally Posted by
Altaflyer
As far as I understand compensation only applies if departing from an EU country or if the flight is operated by an EU airline in the case of arrival into an EU country. No compensation per EU rules, unless they have changed or I have misunderstood something.
You are correct. Flights to the EU from non-EU locations are not covered by the mandatory compensation rules.
I'm also not certain that lounge access sufficiently meets the requirements of the compensation for meals should such compensation be required.