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.