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In case of cancellation of a flight, according to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 the carrier shall be exempt from the obligation to pay compensation if the passengers were informed of the cancellation at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure. In a judgement of May 11, 2017, the CJEU now …
CJEU clarifies burden of proof for timely information on flight cancellation Read More »
In a highly anticipated judgement, the CJEU held today that a collision between an aircraft and a bird, as well as any damage caused by that collision, are not intrinsically linked to the operating system of the aircraft, with the result that such a collision is not by its nature or origin inherent in the …
CJEU: bird strikes qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” Read More »
Article 23 of Reg. (EC) No 1008/2008 provides that with regard to air fares and air rates available to the general public, the final price to be paid shall at all times be indicated and shall include the applicable air fare or air rate as well as all applicable taxes, and charges, surcharges and fees …
CJEU asked to decide on price quotation for air tickets – which currency? Read More »
AIDA cruise ships are characterized by a distinctive logo consisting of a blue wave, an eye and a pair of red lips on the bow.The artist who created the logo has confered the exclusive right of use to the cruise company. The defendant who offers shore leave trips in Egypt published a photo on his …
German Supreme Court decides on copyright in cruise line logo Read More »
Federal Law No. 52-FZ, published on April 4, 2017 will make Russia part of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air 1999 (Montreal Convention). The relevant amendments to the Russian Air Code are made by a separate Bill No. 28636-7. As successor of the Soviet Union, Russia alrerady is …
Russia to become Member of the Montreal Convention Read More »
On Feb. 28, 2017 the Austrian Federal Ministy of Justice has published its draft for the implementation of the EU Package Travel Directive 2015/2302. Instead of the current provsions related to package travel in the Consumer Protection Act, there will be a separate Package Travel Act (Pauschalreisegesetz – PRG). This seems reasonable as the protection …
Government draft for the implementation of the new EU Package Travel Directive in Austria Read More »
In a recent decision the Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) upheld a judgement of the appelate court (Oberlandesgericht Wien) regarding a term of KLM’s “Flying Blue” bonus programme. According to the decision, a standardized contract term providing that any premium miles shall expire with the lapse of 20 month from their acqusition unless they are extended …
Austrian Supreme Court decides on KLM’s “Flying Blue” bonus programme term Read More »
Upon request for preliminary ruling lodged by the Commercial Court Vienna, the CJEU held that the communication of television and radio broadcasts by means of TV sets installed in hotel rooms does not constitute a communication made in a place accessible to the public against payment of an entrance fee. Although the distribution of a …
CJEU decides on communication of broadcasts by TV sets installed in hotel Read More »
The plaintiffs had booked a package to Turkey including air transport, hotel accomodation and a bus transfer from the airport to the hotel. During this transfer a ghost driver’s car hit the transfer bus and the passengers were severely injured. Instead of the hotel they were taken to hospital and therefore could not take any …
Germany: tour organiser has to reimburse package price after car accident caused by third party Read More »
The IFTTA Law Review 3-2016 is now availble in the members area. It contains an article by Graciale Güidi on “sharing economy” and tourist accomodation services as well as a summary of the 27th IFTTA World Conference in Tel-Aviv by Klaus Tonner. Enjoy reading!