Loading...Due to the refusal to make up for delayed flights, passengers had to file a lawsuit against airline companies. According to the Regulation 261/2004 which took into action in 2005 it is obligatory to compensate. The regulation does not specify the compensation.
But it still protects passengers’ rights flying within Europe. It makes airlines provide them with a number of telephone calls, snacks and beverage, accommodation as well for an overnight cancellation or delay.
Several years ago this regulation was reconsidered. Now it ensurea the compensation for passengers with more than a three-hour delay except for particular circumstances. But the rule in question has become a matter of argument since them. As it is not clear how it can be applied.
For example, more than 13,000 travellers faced 86 flight cancellations last Sunday. It was due to power issue which resulted in the failure of the fuel supply system. Certain circumstances in which airlines do not have to pay imply terrorism, birds, safety measures, fuel problems etc.
EU Regulation 261/2004 states passengers experiencing a flight cancellation or having a three hour or more delay can apply for compensations. It will be up to 600 Euros each, but only in case the cause was not an extraordinary circumstance or emergency.
So will airlines manage to get away from compensating. Will passengers who suffered cancellations during last weekend’s issues at Manchester airport get a compensation? The power failure is to be blamed. Thus, it is highly possible that they will not pay a penny. In fact, fuel issues are often considered to be like that. Moreover, if airlines show that all the necessary measures are taken.
