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Published: April 18, 2026 · Updated after Lufthansa confirmed the shutdown ⚠️ LUFTHANSA CITYLINE SHUTDOWN — Effective April 18, 2026 Airline affected: Lufthansa CityLine Status: All operations permanently ceased Aircraft removed: 27 aircraft grounded Passenger rights: Refunds or rebooking apply immediately, and EU261 compensation may also apply for short-notice cancellations On 16 April 2026, the … Read more

Published: April 18, 2026 · Updated after the strike dates were confirmed ⚠️ EUROWINGS STRIKE — April 13, 16 & 17, 2026 Airline affected: Eurowings Germany (EW) Not affected: Eurowings Europe (E2) Main airports: Dusseldorf (DUS) · Hamburg (HAM) · Stuttgart (STR) · Cologne/Bonn (CGN) · Berlin (BER) Compensation status: EU261 compensation likely APPLIES — … Read more

The Core Question: Does EC 261/2004 Apply to Turkish Airlines? The short answer is: sometimes yes, sometimes no — and the deciding factor is almost always the departure airport, not the destination. EC 261/2004 is an EU regulation, and it applies based on two rules: Rule 1: Any flight departing from an EU airport is … Read more

You paid €19 for the ticket. The flight was cancelled. Now you are wondering whether the price of the seat has anything to do with the size of your compensation. It does not — and understanding this single fact is the foundation of every successful low-cost carrier claim. EC 261/2004, the EU regulation governing flight … Read more

An EasyJet cancellation can derail a holiday, a business trip, or a family reunion. But being stranded at the gate does not leave you powerless. EU and UK law gives you a right to a full refund, rebooking on the next available flight, and — in most cases — a cash payment of up to … Read more

Did your Ryanair flight arrive more than 3 hours late — or get cancelled without much warning? You could be owed up to €600 in compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004. Millions of passengers miss out every year simply because they do not know their rights. This guide explains exactly when you qualify, how much you … Read more