FLIGHTRIGHT GMBH v IBERIA LAE SA OPERADORA UNIPERSONAL

[2020] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 534

COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Before Judge Safjan,Judge Bay Larsen,Judge Jääskinen

Jurisdiction – Special jurisdiction in matters relating to a contract – Concept of “place of performance” – Contract for the provision of services – Air transport – Right to compensation for flight passengers in the event of cancellation or long delay of flights – Flight under a confirmed single booking with several connecting flights operated by two separate air carriers – Cancellation of the final leg of the journey – Claim for compensation brought against the air carrier in charge of the final leg of the journey before the court or tribunal which has territorial jurisdiction over the place of departure of the first leg of the journey – Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 – Regulation (EC) No 261/2004.