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Travelers’ Rights: Recovering Money from Botched Trips and Flight Delays

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Travelers have many options to recover money from botched trips.

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Frankfurt Finally vacation, finally vacation! The joy is great, but trouble can already arise at the airport: the flight is delayed or has been canceled entirely. Despite the disappointment, travelers should not despair, because the legislator and the courts are on their side in many cases.

The EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation is helpful for air travelers. It regulates what compensation travelers are entitled to in the event of flight cancellations and delays. It applies to flights to and from the EU.

The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) also repeatedly makes groundbreaking decisions. He recently clarified what compensation travelers are entitled to if part of their flights are canceled and how long they can take alternative transportation.

There was also an important decision from the European Court of Justice. The judges clarified when package travelers are entitled to a reduction in the travel price in the event of defects. Read here how the courts decided in these and other cases.

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2023-07-30 13:03:39
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