Airlines
UK Moves against Ryanair for Pax Compensation Violations
British CAA disagrees with the airline that strikes over the summer constituted “extraordinary circumstances.”
Ryanair claims EU regulations do not prescribe passenger compensation in the event of a strike. (Photo: Ryanair)
Ryanair claims EU regulations do not prescribe passenger compensation in the event of a strike. (Photo: Ryanair)

The UK Civil Aviation Authority launched an enforcement action against Ryanair on Wednesday, following the airline’s failure to pay compensation to passengers under European Commission Regulation 261/2004 for flight disruptions resulting from pilot strikes over the summer.