Does the EU air passenger rights regulation require rebooking into a higher class, if no seat in the same class are available?
For what flights does the EU air passenger rights regulation apply? Specifically, if my flight from the US to Europe is delayed or cancelled, can I demand to be booked on the next flight to the same destination, if the flight is operated by a European based airline, even if the only available seats are in a better class (for example only business class seats are available and I booked in economy)?
This excellent answer answers the question about which airlines are covered, while this covers, without a definite answer, whether they need to book you on any airline or just a code-sharing airline. The question of the class remains for me unsolved (as well as the question regarding whether they need to rebook you on any airline regardless of code-sharing).
Does the EU air passenger rights regulation require the airline to book you in the same class, or, in order to book you on the first available flight, can you demand to be booked in a higher passenger class if your class of service is completely booked?
I am an EU citizen, if this makes any difference.
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Do airlines have to rebook you?
The DOT says if a flight is canceled for any reason and the traveler chooses not to be rebooked on that airline, regardless of whether or not you booked a refundable ticket, the passenger is entitled to a full refund. You may even be entitled to a refund for a flight delay, depending on the circumstances.Can an airline force you to give up your seat?
Sometimes, when an airline asks for volunteers to give up their seats and fly on a different flight, there are not enough volunteers. When this occurs, the airline will select passengers to give up their seats. This is called \u201cinvoluntary denied boarding\u201d or \u201cbumping.\u201dWhat are air passenger rights?
Air passenger rights involve specific laws that support travelers and advocate for protection and compensation when people face flight disruptions. The situation varies from country to country. In the USA there are some regulations related to situations such as overbooked flights and tarmac delays.Can airlines overbook flights in Europe?
Is overbooking legal in Europe? Yes. The air carriers in the EU countries can overbook flights and trade more seats than they have available on the aircraft. If your flight is overbooked and you are denied boarding, you may ask for airline passenger compensation.EU Air Passenger Rights
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