EU261/ UK261 for connecting flight
Dec 19, 2023, 11:44 am
#1
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EU261/ UK261 for connecting flight
Sorry to bring this topic up but i couldnt find any useful information regarding such specific case problem.
I had a ticket with Cathay (all flights are under single ticket) from ZRH-LHR-HKG-PEK, which ZRH-LHR is codeshare and operated by BA, rest are CX.
Two flights were fine and arrived on time, however, while transiting in HKG, HKG-PEK was delayed due to technical issues as we ended up arriving in PEK 3hrs30 later. I wonder in such case, as the whole trip started in countries that are covered by EU261/UK261. Can i still get the compensation due to the last leg delay?
Thanks in advance!
I had a ticket with Cathay (all flights are under single ticket) from ZRH-LHR-HKG-PEK, which ZRH-LHR is codeshare and operated by BA, rest are CX.
Two flights were fine and arrived on time, however, while transiting in HKG, HKG-PEK was delayed due to technical issues as we ended up arriving in PEK 3hrs30 later. I wonder in such case, as the whole trip started in countries that are covered by EU261/UK261. Can i still get the compensation due to the last leg delay?
Thanks in advance!
Dec 19, 2023, 12:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Singapore
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Sorry to bring this topic up but i couldnt find any useful information regarding such specific case problem.
I had a ticket with Cathay (all flights are under single ticket) from ZRH-LHR-HKG-PEK, which ZRH-LHR is codeshare and operated by BA, rest are CX.
Two flights were fine and arrived on time, however, while transiting in HKG, HKG-PEK was delayed due to technical issues as we ended up arriving in PEK 3hrs30 later. I wonder in such case, as the whole trip started in countries that are covered by EU261/UK261. Can i still get the compensation due to the last leg delay?
Thanks in advance!
I had a ticket with Cathay (all flights are under single ticket) from ZRH-LHR-HKG-PEK, which ZRH-LHR is codeshare and operated by BA, rest are CX.
Two flights were fine and arrived on time, however, while transiting in HKG, HKG-PEK was delayed due to technical issues as we ended up arriving in PEK 3hrs30 later. I wonder in such case, as the whole trip started in countries that are covered by EU261/UK261. Can i still get the compensation due to the last leg delay?
Thanks in advance!
Dec 19, 2023, 1:11 pm
#3
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https://www.euclaim.com/blog/new-com...side-of-the-eu
and
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizen...x_en.htm#delay
both mentioned final destination, regardless where the delay happens and the first link explicitly describes the similar situation as I encountered. Therefore, i am writing here to see whether anyone has encountered similar situation before and potentially could be useful for anyone in the future.
Dec 20, 2023, 5:55 am
#4
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Yes, it's a valid claim under EC261/2004, but you will have to file the claim in Switzerland. CX is likely to deny it and you can then attempt to pursue it in a Swiss court. UK261 would not apply unless you can demonstrate that the UK has jurisdiction, for example you are a UK resident or you bought it from a UK sales office. Good luck
Dec 20, 2023, 6:53 am
#5
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EU261 Interpretative Guidelines...
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-cont...801%29&from=EN
last page (annex)
sounds like Journey 2
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-cont...801%29&from=EN
last page (annex)
sounds like Journey 2
