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Air Travel: Press Release

Volcano Ash Flight Disruptions: Know your Rights

As flights across the EU continue to be grounded due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, ECC Ireland reminds consumers that even in these exceptional circumstances their air passenger rights continue to apply.

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Airline Taxes and Charges

ECC Ireland welcomes the publication of the report by the Norwegian Consumer Ombudsman into the taxes, fees and charges imposed by European airlines

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Changes to jurisdiction in air transport contracts

New European Court of Justice ruling allows consumers to claim for compensation for flight cancellation both in the place of departure and arrival of the flight, as well as the country where the airline is registered

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Survey finds only 5% of airline passengers know their rights when flying

Passengers are not aware of the protection they show when flying thanks to EU legislation

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