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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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23-11-2018
Delay or cancellation due to disruption at the airport
A power outage at air traffic control, tapped water pipes in the baggage hall or a check-in system that does not work, these types of faults sometimes occur and often have a major impact on air traffic. In these situations, passengers might be faced with cancellations or long delays. What are your rights when the airport has to deal with a major breakdown? We explain it. -
02-11-2018
Seven tips to improve your long flight experience
Tight chairs, tasteless food and crying babies. For many passengers, flying long distances is a necessary evil rather than a pleasure. Nevertheless, we travel more and more often, for work and pleasure. How do you best survive a long flight? EUclaim gives you seven tips.
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05-10-2018
Five tips for improving your airport experience
Flying can be exciting, but waiting at the airport is a necessary evil. EUclaim has some tips to make your airport experience less stressful.
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28-08-2018
The five busiest airports in Europe
We have mentioned the smallest and largest airports in the UK before, but what are the busiest airports of Europe? From booming Paris to urban Amsterdam. We listed the top 5 airports for you.
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16-08-2018
10 unknown airlines departing from London Airports
British Airways, EasyJet and KLM are probably more likely to pop into your brain when thinking of airlines operating your next flight rather then Enter Air or Avianca. We listed a top ten of airlines departing from London Gatwick or Heathrow, you may not have heard of yet.
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31-07-2018
Five main reasons for flight delays in the summer
We are in the midst of summer, temperatures are rising and countless of British holidaymakers make their way across the ocean to Mediterranean cities and sandy beaches. Whilst we all look forward to uneventful travels and relaxation, flights do not always go as planned in the summertime. We listed the top five most common reasons for flight delays in summer. -
18-07-2018
New compensation rules for delayed or cancelled transfer flights outside of the EU
Legislation for compensation rules in EU Regulation 261/2004 has been clarified for passengers having transfer flights outside of the EU. Previously compensation would only be awarded to passengers dealing with missed connections in the EU, but the European Court of Justice has ruled that passengers of problem flights outside of the EU, part of journey that commenced in the EU, are entitled to compensation for arrival delays of three hours or more.
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14-06-2018
Lonely Planet’s top 10 countries for travel in 2018
Every year Lonely Planet lists a top 10 of booming countries for you to visit in 2018. As we have travelled a fair bit ourselves, EUclaim has the best advice on how to travel to the most remote locations or thriving world cities. Whether it is inspiration for your next journey or tips for flights and airports, we have it covered.
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02-05-2018
Your rights in the event of a strike
If your flight is affected by a strike, your rights are protected by EU Regulation 261/2004. Recent developments in EU legislation have changed the policy of compensation in regard to strikes of airline crew. Therefor we elaborate on your rights when your flight is cancelled or delayed due to a strike in air travel.
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19-04-2018
Visiting the world’s top wine countries
French chateau’s, grape ranks as far as the eye can reach and a sunset while tasting a fresh batch of Bordeaux. Who wouldn’t want to experience such an evening at the vineyard? Even if you are not into wine, the sights and scenery of vineyards across the globe are worth the visit. We have listed the top five wine countries for you to enjoy.