We are pleased to inform you that Adv. Patrycja Rejnowicz–Janowska, counsel at Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners and leader of the following practice areas: Aviation Law, Labor Law & HR, and Media Law & Personal Rights, has prepared an analysis of the latest ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union of 6 March 2025 in case C-20/24 (Cymdek), at the invitation of Wolters Kluwer Polska.

What was the Court’s ruling?

• Having a boarding pass allows a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed flight.
• Payment for the trip by a third party does not deprive the passenger of the status of being “entitled” to claims, even if the tour operator ultimately settles the amount due for the ticket to the carrier.

This is an important position of the CJEU that strengthens passengers’ standing in disputes with carriers and clears up practical doubts regarding the principles of pursuing claims.

We encourage you to read and reflect: what is the significance of a boarding pass regarding compensation claims for flight delays?

The complete analysis is available on Wolters Kluwer Polska at the link.