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I've heard a few odd things about Emirates recently, especially flying out of Dubai. Note that rich locals always fly BA! All airlines overbook, but it's common practice to offer some sort of incentive to surplus travellers - an upgrade on a different flight or even cash.. If the flight starts or ends in the EU don't you have a legal right to compensation nowadays?

Not heard of that when I did EU law Past Master. Common sense would suggest there is no legal right to compensation per se but everyone can seek legal advice in some form to ascertain their rights and possibility of compensation etc. Each case/situation is judged on its own facts.

Crucial EU rights I encountered in my studies were free movement of workers and free movement of goods between member states - with certain derogations.

I remember all those stranded passengers a few years ago when the volcano erupted and stopped almost every flight in Europe (my friend was one of them) and hotels and shops put all their prices up to seize the moment. This was before I studied EU Law but I asked the lecturer who taught it (proper boffin on EU Law) and he said that they can do what they like, it is not a matter for EU Law at all.

Realistically, I knew that would be the answer but thought I would clutch at some straws as my friend was stranded and being ripped off  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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You are entitled to compensation if your flight is delayed (if the airline is at fault). It applies to all flights to, from or within EU. See http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/flight-delays#whatcounts
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Oops - just rechecked. Only applies to EU airlines. Moral - don't fly Emirates!

Makes sense. I have to get special travel insurance for my holiday because of my epilepsy. Most insurers won't cover pre-existing conditions but the one through Epilepsy Action does.

Edit: It says on that link that if it departs from an EU airport, you can claim regardless of the airline. I would read the ruling of the ECJ if I wasn't tied up with revision for the interviewing and advising exam this Sunday  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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That seems to be right - fly out with Emirates, and back with BA! Good luck with the exam.