What happened
The Finnish Market Court has ruled that Finnair's practice of rejecting EC 261/2004 compensation claims filed more than two months after the flight is not unlawful. The Consumer Ombudsman had sued to stop the practice, arguing it was too short, but the court found that since EU regulation does not specify a deadline, Finnair's "reasonable time" of two months aligns with business practices. This 2-month window is significantly shorter than the 2-4 years typically allowed in other EU countries. The ruling applies specifically to Finnair passengers in Finland. The Consumer Ombudsman noted disappointment and is evaluating further actions, highlighting that the lack of a specific statutory deadline in Finnish law was an oversight