Originally Posted by
subject2load
In short, I honestly believe that the attempt to force Emirates to provide recompense/reimbursement for something that they actually provided as booked is reflective of a modern-day 'compensation culture' - a culture whereby some people are encouraged by others, and indeed by the law itself, to make monetary claims to a level which far exceeds any 'damage' that might have been suffered.
I agree with your sentiments regarding the compensation culture.
However, the law is the law and provision for the compensation will have been built into your ticket price since the law came into force, if EK accountants have done their job correctly.
They should not be able to take the money if they are not going to give it back when required.