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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 8:10 pm
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Flyingfox
 
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Originally Posted by UKtravelbear
I don't think EU 261/2004 applies as the journey started in DEL and only connected in the EU (on the way to IAD) so it was not a journey TO an EU final destination.

It is the journey that is important NOT the carrier - even if the carrier is based in the EU the journey booked by the OP was to the USA not to the EU.
I would still contact them by e-mail and see - can't hurt to try.
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