The claimants were disabled and, despite promises, had not had their seating needs met when flying with the defendants. Judges: Maurice Kay LJ VP CA, Sullivan LJ, Janet Smith Dame Citations: [2012] EWCA Civ 66 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006, Civil Aviation (Access to Air Travel for Disabled Persons and Persons with Reduced … Continue reading Stott v Thomas Cook Tour Operators Ltd and Another: CA 7 Feb 2012
ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Air carrier liability in the event of accidents – Action for damages – Montreal Convention – Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 – Flight operated free of charge by the owner of a property in order to show that property to a prospective purchaser – Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Pruller-Frey v Norbert Brodnig, Axa Versicherung AG: ECJ 9 Sep 2015
The Association sought judicial review to challenge the 1998 Order. Held: Where an EC regulation was properly completed, it was valid even though different member states had, before joining the EC, had subscribed to International Treaties inconsistent with the Regulation, but were not bound by it because of such subscription. Judges: Jowitt J Citations: Times … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport, and the Regions, Ex Parte International Air Transport Association: QBD 3 Jun 1999
The claimant’s flight had been delayed for six hours. The airline said that the claim having been made outside the two year period applicable under the Montreal convention, no compensation was payable. Held: The claimant’s appeal failed. ‘We are bound to follow and apply the decisions of the European Court in relation to the nature … Continue reading Dawson v Thomson Airways Ltd: CA 19 Jun 2014
