# EC 261/2004

6 signals tagged EC 261/2004 (program).

## Cathay Pacific Cancels Sunday Flights Due to Typhoon Noul, Waives Change Fees

Jul 25 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, EC 261/2004, UK261, EEA, EU, Hong Kong, UK, loyalty program, policy change, airline

Cathay Pacific is canceling all Sunday departures from Hong Kong (July 26) due to Typhoon Noul, waiving rebooking and refund fees, and advising passengers to check their status

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-cancels-sunday-flights-due-to-typhoon-noul-waives-change-fees)

## Massive Italy Airport Sector Strike July 5, 2026 (Select Flights Guaranteed)

Jul 4 · 1 source · Aegean, Air Italy, EgyptAir, Emirates, ITA Airways, Kuwait Airways, MEA, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia

Italy air transport sector strike on July 5, 2026, with protected flights between 7-10 AM and 6-9 PM, plus most long-haul services. EC 261 duty to care applies

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/massive-italy-airport-sector-strike-july-5-2026-select-flights-guaranteed)

## EU Agrees to Updates on Air Passenger Rights Legislation EC 261/2004, Set for Late 2027

Jun 16 · 2 sources · EC 261/2004, EEA, EU, Europe, European Union, policy change, loyalty program, service policy change

EU ambassadors have agreed on final updates to EC 261/2004, requiring airlines to display cabin baggage in fares, prohibit family seating fees, and send clear compensation instructions. The changes go live in late 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/eu-agrees-to-updates-on-air-passenger-rights-legislation-ec-261-2004-set-for-lat)

## Lufthansa Closes CityLine Effective Immediately & Other Capacity Reductions

Apr 20 · 2 sources · Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, EC 261/2004, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, safety & operations, industry news

Lufthansa is permanently removing its CityLine subsidiary from the flight program effective immediately, while also grounding A340-600s and B747-400s later this year due to high fuel costs and labor disputes

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-closes-cityline-effective-immediately-rebooking-and-compensation-detai)

## Finnair's 2-Month EC 261 Claim Deadline Ruled Lawful in Finland

Apr 18 · 1 source · Finnair, EC 261/2004, EU, Finland, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Finland's Market Court ruled that Finnair's requirement to file EC 261 compensation claims within two months is not unlawful, as EU regulation leaves deadlines to national law. This aggressive window applies only to Finnish passengers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-s-2-month-ec-261-compensation-deadline-ruled-lawful-by-market-court)

## Finnair Changes Gift Voucher Compensation Policy Amid EC 261 Refund Delays

Apr 9 · 1 source · Finnair, EC 261/2004, EU, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Finnair has agreed to stop using gift vouchers as primary compensation without passenger consent and faces court action for delaying refunds beyond the EU's 7-day requirement

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-faces-market-court-lawsuit-over-unlawful-refund-delays-and-gift-voucher)

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