What are extraordinary circumstances under Regulation 261 2004?


What are extraordinary circumstances under Regulation 261 2004?

In short, eu261 extraordinary circumstances include:
Political Unrest. Airport Security issues. Natural Disasters. Adverse weather conditions.


Can I get a refund if my flight is Cancelled due to a strike?

Claim your compensation You are entitled to compensation if your flight was cancelled due to airline strike, and you were not notified of this at least 14 days prior to your scheduled departure. If your flight was cancelled, the airline must offer a rebooking on an alternative flight within reasonable time.


How much notice does an airline have to give to cancel a flight?

In addition to a ticket refund and care, there are certain circumstances under which an air passenger may also be entitled to compensation for a cancelled flight: If the airline failed to inform you about the cancellation at least 14 days before your flight's scheduled departure date.


Is bad weather an extraordinary circumstance?

An extraordinary circumstance is essentially an event causing a delay that's outside of the airline's control and generally unforeseen. The most commonly encountered extraordinary circumstance is bad weather.


How much is EU261 compensation?

When an EU261 flight is canceled, you have the same claim for compensation as when a flight is delayed. Similar to flight delay compensation amounts, you are entitled to reimbursement when a EU261-covered flight is canceled of up to 600 euros ($645).