Originally Posted by
streetmagix
Because, rightly or wrongly, BA isn't being seen in a positive light at the moment. BoB, negative newspaper articles, long haul catering changes and the recent IT meltdown have all contributed to this. I agree that it should be one rule for all though.
Now before I make this next statement this isn't directed at anyone in particular. I don't wish to offend or libel anyone.
Those defending BA and wanting to water down/scrap EU261: do you have a vested interest in BA or the airline industry?
As a purely leisure passenger I'm firmly on the side of the consumers, Which and EU261 here. I'd even say it doesn't go far enough but that's probably deeply unpopular around here.
To the extent that what I've written above can be considered a defence of BA, no I have no vested interest. I do have a firm belief that the minimum necessary regulation increases competition, reduces entry barriers and is overall better for consumer in the long run. I think that €600 is overly generous and does not actually reflect the true losses suffered by most who are delayed by a few hours. As noted above, the risk is insureable so the intervention of the state is really not required to provide protection that the market already offers for those who want it. Finally it is perverse that we tie home airlines hands behind their backs whilst non EU airlines pay only half the costs at most.