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HiFly has to compensate NiceAir passengers for flights it failed to operate on their behalf

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 André Orban

18 August 2023

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The Icelandic Transport Authority, SGS, has ruled that Hi Fly Ltd. is obligated to pay damages of 400 Euros to each of five individuals due to the cancellation of Niceair flights on April 10-11.

The individuals are also entitled to reimbursement for the airfares they had to buy from other companies. Hi Fly Ltd. was the airline operator on behalf of Niceair, even though Niceair filed for bankruptcy on May 23. Since Hi Fly had the operating license for the affected flights, it is responsible for passengers’ rights and regulations on passenger rights.

SGS has additional complaints involving Hi Fly Ltd., indicating that more compensation and airfare reimbursements are expected. The rulings set a precedent for similar cases involving the same flight or circumstances.

Ryanair fined for not compensating passengers for flights cancelled after Spanish cabin crew strike in 2018

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 André Orban

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 19 August 2023

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Ryanair has been fined 5.6 million euros by the Spanish Supreme Court and National Court for failing to compensate passengers during cabin crew strikes. The Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) imposed the fines. The airline violated passenger rights by cancelling 320 flights at Spanish airports over two days in July 2018 due to the strikes.

The Supreme Court’s portion of the fine is final and cannot be appealed, while a part ordered by the National Court can be challenged.

The National Court rejected Ryanair’s appeal, confirming a sanction of 3.04 million euros, at a rate of 9,500 euros per cancelled flight. The fines relate to European regulations mandating assistance to affected passengers, including provisions for food, accommodation, and transportation.

Another portion of the fine, 2.56 million euros, results from a further sanction of 8,000 euros per cancelled flight, which Ryanair has already appealed and been denied. The airline breached its obligation to refund ticket costs or offer suitable alternatives to passengers affected by flight cancellations.