Originally Posted by
NYTA
So I know that under EC261, if I miss a connection, I'm entitled to a refund and a return ticket to my origin.
The question is: do I get to use that return to origin whenever I want? For example if I fly GVA-CDG-DUB and miss my connection to DUB. Assuming I buy a ticket on another airline to get to DUB since there aren't any more flights that day and I need to get there. Can I use the PAR-GVA segment 6 months later, for example, or do I have to fly back on the first flight?
EC261 has compensation based scheduled arrival time vs actual arrival time, provided no extraordinary circumstances. You claim with the last airline
after arrival at the destination.
Nothing to do with a connection- just arrival at the destination. Have not read that EC261 entitles you to a refund and a return ticket.
Many forums have master threads on EC261.
The BA thread is a good reference -->
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...61-2004-a.html