The cancellation of a flight due to the sudden death of the pilot does not constitute a so-called “flight cancellation. extraordinary circumstance (within the meaning of Article 5 (3) of Regulation 261/2004) that relieves the air carrier from the obligation to pay compensation?

We encourage you to read the discussion of the CJEU ruling of May 11, 2023. C-156/22, compiled by our expert, attorney Patrycja Rejnowicz-Janowska in the Discussions on the OpenLEX platform of Wolters Kluwer Polska.

Link to discussion of the verdict.