Ryanair warns of price rises after volcano ruling
Budget airline Ryanair was yesterday ordered to pay compensation to passengers stranded after the 2010 volcano eruption in Iceland, leaving the door open for a raft of claims, but also a potential rise in ticket prices.
The European Court of Justice ruled that airlines face an obligation to provide care if passengers are left stranded due to flight cancellations arising from “extraordinary circumstances”.
That includes refreshments, meals, hotel accommodation and transport between the airport and place of accommodation.
The ruling comes after an Irish customer, who was stranded for a week during the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption, claimed costs from the airline.
The court recognised claims could have “substantial negative economic consequences” for airlines, but said a high level of protection must be afforded to passengers.
Ryanair issued a statement warning of a hike in ticket prices. It said airlines were being made the “insurer of last resort” by the ruling.
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