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Which court has jurisdiction for a cancelled flight?

According to the European Court the applicant can have recourse to the court which has jurisdiction over the place of departure or place of arrival of the aircraft. (21/01/2010)

Swedish consumer ombudsman takes Ryanair to court and wins

(19/01/2010)

A technical problem is not in itself an extraordinary circumstance

The European Court of Justice has issued a ruling whereby airlines can no longer always refuse to pay their passengers compensation after cancellation due to technical problems. (19/01/2010)

Low-cost airlines charge a lot of extras

(19/01/2010)

Travelling with a non-European airline

Sometimes you have European protection and sometimes you do not. (19/01/2010)

Your rights as a traveller: Overbooking

Practical Guide. (23/02/2009)

Your rights as a traveller: Delayed flight

Practical Guide. (23/02/2009)

Your rights as a traveller: Flight cancellation

Practical Guide. (20/02/2009)

• Your rights as a traveller: Luggage on an aircraft [20/02/2009]
• Your rights as a traveller: Air passengers with a handicap or reduced mobility [20/02/2009]
• Security rules for hand luggage [26/01/2007]