L’AQUILA – A recent sentence issued by Justice of the Peace of Civitavecchia reiterated and strengthened the rights of air passengers in the event of significant flight delays. In the case in question, the Judge accepted the request presented by a citizen of L’Aquila against the airline Vuelingcondemning her to pay compensation of 250 euros.
The story began when the traveler purchased tickets for a flight from Rome to Valenciaoperated by Vueling. However, the flight on January 1, 2023 was significantly delayed, arriving at its destination almost 6 hours later than scheduled. Based on EC regulation 261/2004 of the European Union, the passenger was entitled to financial compensation for the inconvenience suffered due to the flight delay.
The Justice of the Peace’s ruling is based on two fundamental legal assumptions. First of all, the jurisprudential interpretation of the European Court of Justice, which confirmed the right to financial compensation also for flight delaysnot only in cases of cancellation. Secondly, the Judge emphasized that there were no exceptional circumstances to the airline’s liability.
The ruling represents a significant victory for air passenger rights, confirming that airlines must respect their contractual obligations and provide a reliable and punctual service. Furthermore, it underlines the importance of the legal protection of consumers, who can rely on European regulatory provisions to obtain compensation in the event of inconveniences during air travel.
In conclusion, the decision of Justice of the Peace of Civitavecchia represents a clear signal that air passengers must not suffer injustice or inconvenience without receiving adequate compensation. The ruling strengthens trust in the legal system and promotes greater protection of consumer rights in the air transport sector.
«ItalyRefund welcomes with satisfaction the recent sentence issued by the Justice of the Peace of Civitavecchia – they comment from the claim company –. The Judge’s decision confirms and strengthens the rights of air passengers in the event of significant flight delays, underlining the importance of legal protection of consumers in the air transport sector. The ruling represents a victory not only for the individual passenger involved, but for all those who may find themselves in the same situation. It demonstrates that airlines must be held accountable for their contractual obligations and must respect passengers’ rights by providing a reliable and punctual service.”
The company then continues: «ItalyRefund reiterates the importance of knowing your rights as air passengers and acting promptly in the event of flight delays or cancellations. The ruling of the Justice of the Peace of Civitavecchia confirms that there are European regulations that protect consumers and that it is possible to obtain adequate compensation in the event of inconveniences during air travel. We will continue to work to ensure that air passengers receive the right assistance and compensation if they experience problems with their flights. We are available to provide legal support and assistance to passengers who find themselves in similar situations and we will continue to ensure that airlines respect passengers’ rights in accordance with current European regulations.”
