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About all things concerning aviation
Every week we illustrate various subjects regarding our service, passenger rights and commercial aviation. We also provide you with tips & tricks regarding air travel.
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26-02-2015
Into the future…and then back to the ‘80s flying experience
Two weeks ago we took a look into the future and the airports that are set to become hi-tech pleasure domes. This week we thought we’d take you back to the ‘80s when flying was a very different experience.Read more
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30-01-2015
The handy suitcase that can so much more than just carry stuff
Calling all travellers. How handy is this? An Intelligent suitcase!
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28-01-2015
Flight delayed? You can now work while you wait at Gatwick Airport!
If your flight is delayed or you have time on your hands before you travel and fancy catching up with some work check out the ‘workpods’ at Gatwick Airport.
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23-01-2015
More Movies, More TV shows – Ryanair to test streaming to passengers’ phones and tablets
Ryanair, the airline famous for add-on charges, will be trialling the new on- demand film service this summer and it looks like it might be for free!
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09-01-2015
Cheaper Flights for Children from 2015
As the nights are long and the cold weather sets in, we at EUclaim are sure that many of you are planning your next summer holiday – and there’s good news! Thanks to George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, children under 12, travelling in economy class, from the 1st of May 2015 will no longer pay Air Passenger Duty (APD), which means children’s flights just got cheaper. Bring on the Summer!
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19-12-2014
Santa’s Christmas Check List
And so it was finally Christmas. Santa and his elves were busy in the workshop with the preparations for the Big Trip that night. Santa had his list and was checking it twice before Santa came to town.Read more
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12-12-2014
The top 12 Aviation Highs and Lows for 2014
What an exciting year 2014 has turned out to be for us in the aviation world, the Royal Courts of Justice stood up for passenger rights and even Ryanair decided to become likeable! So as 2014 draws to a close flight data analyst Paul Vaneker from Passenger Rights expert, EUclaim gives us 12 notable aviation highs and lows for the year:
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25-11-2014
Airlines must pay flight delay compensation if mobile boarding stairs collide with aircraft and cause hold ups – says the European Court of Justice
ECJ quick decision may indicate that the court no longer wishes to hear questions regarding EU Regulation 261/2004
The current law and jurisprudence on flight delay compensation is clear
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31-10-2014
Supreme Court rejects appeals from Jet2 and Thomson Airlines
The Supreme Court has today announced that it has rejected requests by Jet2.com and Thomson Airways to appeal the Court of Appeal of England and Wales’ decisions regarding their liability to pay compensation to passengers after a travel delay.
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21-10-2014
Travel baggage free with SendMyBag
We all know that bag charges can add ££s to flight costs. So, if you can’t face the thought of cramming your clothes into your cabin luggage then take a look at SendMyBag, a door-to-door luggage transportation service which will pick up your bags from your home and delivers them to your destination! The company has recently launched an Irish website SendMyBag.ie.
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