This article deals with the everyday application of the Regulation from the airline point of view. It aims to show some of the discrepancies through practical examples and by discussing possible different interpretations of the rules of the Regulation. The topics cover the applicability of the Regulation in case of code-share flights and in case of 5th freedom traffic. Delay, cancellation, denied boarding and the different ways in which they are treated are examined in detail. Some practical examples are given to demonstrate that some of the requirements of care and assistance to passengers are not realistic and make it impossible or at least very cumbersome and costly for the airlines to comply.
Air and Space Law