The Court of Justice case is a key part of the EU approach to treating certain long arrival delays in the compensation framework.
What the public record covers
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Amount and receipt status
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What it means for your claim
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Official sources
- Sturgeon C-402/07 and C-432/07 — Court of Justice / EUR-Lex; checked 2026-10-31
- Air passenger rights — European Union / Your Europe; checked 2026-10-31