The right to double compensation where the re-routed flight suffers a long delay – Upholding high standards of EU consumer protection

In March 2020, the CJEU delivered its judgment in Case C-832/18 A and Others v. Finnair Oyj concerning application of EU Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger compensation. It considered whether passengers are entitled to compensation for cancellations or long delays ‘re-routed’ flights which they have been placed following their original flight. preliminary ruling, also a technical failure part has identified by aircraft manufacturer as being potentially defective but is only replaced once it actually (a so-called ‘on condition’ part), constitutes an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ that could exempt airlines from obligation compensate passengers. By answering first question positive second negative, reaffirmed well-established practice passenger-friendly interpretation 261/2004.