Originally Posted by
kaspars
Of course it does apply when flying into EU or connecting in IST on the way to EU!
EC261 only applies to community carriers* when flying into EU.
* "Community carrier" means an air carrier with a valid operating licence granted by a Member State in accordance with the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23 July 1992 on licensing of air carriers(5);