05-12-2018, 03:06 PM
I'm sure everyone in the UK can remember the strikes over the summer by Ryanair pilots and cabin crew. Guess what? Ryanair decided not to pay the compensation that people are entitled to under EU law. Ryanair simply argues the strike action amounts to "extraordinary circumstances" and that therefore, it does not have to pay.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) can see this issue a bit different and is taking legal action against Ryanair over its refusal to compensate thousands of UK-based passengers.
According to the CAA, under EU legislation, passengers are allowed to make an EU261 claim when flights are delayed by three hours or more, cancelled or when they are denied boarding.
Ryanair spokesperson responded to this announcement: "Courts in Germany, Spain and Italy have already ruled that strikes are an 'exceptional circumstance' and EU261 compensation does not apply. We expect the UK CAA and courts will follow this precedent."
I still hope that all the hard working families stranded at the airports will get the compensation because there were so many unlucky people who never had a chance to enjoy their only holiday of the year. The delays were caused by its own staff striking, Ryanair should be responsible, IMHO.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) can see this issue a bit different and is taking legal action against Ryanair over its refusal to compensate thousands of UK-based passengers.
According to the CAA, under EU legislation, passengers are allowed to make an EU261 claim when flights are delayed by three hours or more, cancelled or when they are denied boarding.
Ryanair spokesperson responded to this announcement: "Courts in Germany, Spain and Italy have already ruled that strikes are an 'exceptional circumstance' and EU261 compensation does not apply. We expect the UK CAA and courts will follow this precedent."
I still hope that all the hard working families stranded at the airports will get the compensation because there were so many unlucky people who never had a chance to enjoy their only holiday of the year. The delays were caused by its own staff striking, Ryanair should be responsible, IMHO.
I Fuerteventura