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ECJ: Ryanair must compensate passengers stranded by ash cloud

The European Court of Justice has ruled Ryanair must compensate passengers stranded due to the 2010 eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

Ryanair 737-800. Courtesy, Boeing The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Ryanair must compensate passengers stranded due to the 2010 eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano. Ryanair has warned the landmark ruling against the airline “will materially increase the cost of flying across Europe.” European law states that, if a flight is cancelled, the air carrier is obliged to “provide care” to passengers as well as compensation. ...

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