Originally Posted by
Often1
Yes, MAN is in the EU (and EC 261/2004 will apply to the UK even after its presumed exit from the EU).
But, OP advises that this was between DXB and HKT, neither of which are in the EU and don't appear likely to sign up.
Please read the thread properly before complicating a simple issue with mis-information.
The flight was MAN-DXB-BKK which is covered by EC261.