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European Court of Justice Rules on Flight Arrival Times

The court has ruled the arrival time is when the door open and passengers are unimpeded in going about their business. This is important because it determines when you are entitled to compensation for a late arrival in Europe. Here is the link.

Posted by
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unimpeded in going about their business.

So does that mean while you a queued up to walk through that door or after you walk through that door and are walking down the stairs or when you reach the door into the gate? Inquiring minds want to know.

Posted by
10120 posts

Yes, we impatient folks demand to move about unimpeded!! ASAP!

Posted by
1035 posts

So does that mean while you a queued up to walk through that door or
after you walk through that door and are walking down the stairs or
when you reach the door into the gate? Inquiring minds want to know.

I guess we'll have to wait for the next airline that tries to dodge the compensation to see what the court says next :-)