The Commission has today published the decisions of the 2010 Aviation Appeal Panel ('the Panel'). The Commission has also published a consultation document CP1/2010 inviting comments from interested parties on the matters referred back to it by the Panel. Parties wishing to make submissions in response to the consultation should do so no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 22 June 2010.
Further closure of Irish airspace is possible tonight and tomorrow as the volcanic ash cloud poses an ongoing risk. Information on your rights and entitlements can be found here.
Passengers who are unclear as to where they should send their claims for refunds and reimbursment of expenses are advised to read this article.
Many passengers who suffered flight disruptions as a result of the volcanic ash cloud remain unclear as to what exactly they can claim for. This article sets out some common scenarios and outlines the core entitlements of passengers under EC Regulation 261/ 2004 in each instance.
Now that Irish airspace has reopened, the big question facing passengers is how to go about obtaining reimbursement of those expenses covered by Regulation 261/ 2004. Please see below for a clear guidelines covering this very point.
CAR response to Ryanair announcement that passenger expenses will not be reimbursed
The ash cloud which formed as a result of last weeks volcanic eruption in Iceland continues to cause significant flight disruptions. If your flight schedule has been disrupted by the ash cloud please see below for information on your rights and entitlements.
Delta Travel Limited of Sackville House, 5 Sackville Place, Dublin 1 trading from the above address has ceased to trade with effect from 30 December 2009.
Budget Travel Ltd ceased trading with effect from 25 November 2009. This news article contains important information for customers of Budget Travel. Click on the headline to learn more.
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has today published its final determination on airport charges at Dublin airport for the period 2010 – 2014. The determination will come into force from 1 January 2010. Click on the news article to learn more.