Originally Posted by
SK AAR
Yes, if LA operated the flight ex. MAD/EU. If flight ex. MAD is not operated by LA, EU Reg. 261/04 doesn't apply for a LA segment outside EU. Good luck in pursuing a claim against LA in this situation.
I respectfully disagree. Get familiar with the ECJ rulings regarding EC261/2004 and you'll find out that it has clarified that in case of connecting flights starting from the EU, regulation applies till the final destination.