Originally Posted by henkybaby
(Post 26188312)
I know that legally you are right and there will be no way in h*ll that they will pay, but you do understand the common sense line of reasoning in these scenarios I hope? :)
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Originally Posted by henkybaby
(Post 26187993)
Do you have a link/reference maybe? It is a matter of principle for me to see this through but I can't seem to find any prior cases... Thanks!
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Originally Posted by henkybaby
(Post 26188312)
I know that legally you are right and there will be no way in h*ll that they will pay, but you do understand the common sense line of reasoning in these scenarios I hope? :)
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Originally Posted by mpkz
(Post 26188522)
I know I said this to you already in the QR forum, but I agree 100% with you. The ruling in Folkerts was that the entire itinerary is what matters, not the individual flights...
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Originally Posted by henkybaby
(Post 26188590)
Yeah, but Folkerts in not applicable for two reasons: EU carrier and the transit airport was in the EU. Based on what caz312 provided it seems that there is clear need for a higher court ruling on this, but I am afraid that lower courts will issue 'Google Rulings' as my lawyer friend calls them. :)
The Air France "defense" in Folkerts was that the flight in the EU wasn't delayed long enough for compensation to apply (in your case it's that the EU flight wasn't delayed at all). The judge said that was silly because even though the EU flight wasn't delayed by more than 3 hours, the passenger arrived at their final destination 11 hours after their scheduled arrival time and the airline couldn't just try to avoid their responsibility by saying that the EU flight didn't qualify. Of course it's not a perfect analogue because the EU delay still caused the overall delay (not in your case) and the whole EU carrier business (don't think that should be that big a deal), but still. |
Originally Posted by henkybaby
(Post 26188590)
Yeah, but Folkerts in not applicable for two reasons: EU carrier and the transit airport was in the EU. Based on what caz312 provided it seems that there is clear need for a higher court ruling on this, but I am afraid that lower courts will issue 'Google Rulings' as my lawyer friend calls them. :)
To be honest, I think that you stand much better chances with a lower court on this one: you can benefit from the lottery effect of small claims jurisdiction plus the sympathy factor. Personally, I would not bet money on winning this one before the CJEU. |
Putting aside the compensation question is Saltire74 entitled to the other EC261 protections - I.e. choice of rerouting or refund?
So maybe ask for AMS-LHR-HKG-SUB reroute and leave a few hours later? Still a chunky ~10 hour layover, and ~3 hours extra travel time with MCT etc. so can understand why it may not be palatable |
Originally Posted by lorcancoyle
(Post 26189767)
Putting aside the compensation question is Saltire74 entitled to the other EC261 protections - I.e. choice of rerouting or refund?
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Originally Posted by lorcancoyle
(Post 26189767)
Putting aside the compensation question is Saltire74 entitled to the other EC261 protections - I.e. choice of rerouting or refund?
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Originally Posted by lorcancoyle
(Post 26189767)
Putting aside the compensation question is Saltire74 entitled to the other EC261 protections - I.e. choice of rerouting or refund?
So maybe ask for AMS-LHR-HKG-SUB reroute and leave a few hours later? Still a chunky ~10 hour layover, and ~3 hours extra travel time with MCT etc. so can understand why it may not be palatable Lorcancoyle, funnily enough, when I was looking at booking the flights in November last year, I was verging on booking on BA ex AMS as it was only £200 more. The only thing that put me off was the 1hr 15min connection in HKG which I know is do-able if flights are on time etc, but for me would make me feel a little uneasy as there is only 1 direct flight to SUB per day and I really didn't fancy a 24hr delay or a re-route around the houses. As it was, I had planned on meeting friends and doing some shopping to fill the original transit time but to me, the new connection time is just kicking the a&$e out of it now. I will do it because it's too late in the day for me to get a full refund and think about booking new flights. Already got my placement flights and hotel booked and cannot be bothered with all of the hassle. Will wait and see what CX offers :confused: Just have to break it to the wife now :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. Safe & Happy Travels S Safe & Happy Travels |
Now that we're into EU referendum mode I was just wondering how a UK exit from the EU would affect travellers travelling from the UK to non European destinations.
I don't suppose 261/2004 will play a large part in the referendum debate but some might be influenced by it. |
Originally Posted by DrGee
(Post 26219285)
Now that we're into EU referendum mode I was just wondering how a UK exit from the EU would affect travellers travelling from the UK to non European destinations.
I don't suppose 261/2004 will play a large part in the referendum debate but some might be influenced by it. |
EC 261 Compensation
Afternoon All
Just a quick one to pick your brains. BA flight out of Houston was delayed 196 minutes, therefore entitled to claim under EC261. However, we were offered an alternative BA flight for the next day which we accepted. Therefore, we arrived home 24 hours after our scheduled arrival time. Can I expect 100% compensation at 600 euros and reimbursement of hotel costs etc.or 300 euros as the original delay was less than four hours regards Jas Gill |
What was the reason for the delay? You may be due 0 EUR if it's deemed to be an "exceptional circumstance" outside the airline's control.
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First, what was the reason for the delay?
Second, you are due compensation for the length of the delay. If you chose a later flight for your convenience that does not increase your compensation from EUR 300 to 600. In fact, as a matter of EC 261/2004, you are not even due a duty of care for a hotel or food for the time between your delayed flight and the flight of your choosing. |
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