Mw. mr. dr. I. Koning
Dr. F.L. Stevens
Mr. J.E. de Boer - Londen
Mr. J.E. de Boer - Londen
Drs. E.C. Smit-Bennemeer, D. Klusmeyer - Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
The present article discusses the case of Airhelp v SAS that was recently decided by the CJEU, dealing with the issue of the cancellation of flights due to an organized strike and clarifying whether the affected passengers are entitled to compensation. It provides the legal background to that decision, offering an overview of relevant judgements in the field of passenger rights, which demonstrate the Court’s passenger-friendly approach. As explained in the article, air carriers need to meet a high threshold in order to be relieved of the liability to compensate passengers, making successful reliance on the exception for extraordinary circumstances rare. In addition, the article refers to the Court’s reasoning in relation to the conflict between the fundamental right to strike and other rights or freedoms. The value of the Court’s adopted position is highlighted, especially compared to the restrictive interpretation of that right in previous judgements. The article finds that this case ensures legal certainty for future disputes involving the cancellation of flights because of strikes and safeguards both consumer and social rights.
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