EU

3 signals tagged EU.

Finnair's 2-Month EC 261 Compensation Deadline Ruled Lawful by Market Court

Finland's Market Court ruled that Finnair's requirement to file EC 261 compensation claims within two months is lawful, as EU regulation leaves deadlines to national law. This aggressive timeline applies only to Finnish passengers

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects Finnair loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.

Finnair/Accor Live Limitless/EC 261/2004/EU/Europe/Finland

1 source → LOYA

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Apr 10 merged from 1 report

EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) Fully Implemented; ETIAS Expected Late 2026

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully active as of April 10, 2026, requiring biometric registration for non-EU travelers and eliminating passport stamps. ETIAS authorization is expected to launch later in 2026

EES/ETIAS/Canada/EU/Europe/Middle East

1 source → LOYA

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Apr 9 merged from 1 report

Finnair Faces Market Court Lawsuit Over Unlawful Refund Delays and Gift Voucher Practices

Finland’s Consumer Ombudsman has taken Finnair to the Market Court for failing to process refunds within the 7-day EC 261/2004 window and for issuing gift vouchers without consent. Finnair faces a €300,000 fine

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects Finnair loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.

Finnair/Accor Live Limitless/EU/Finland/service policy change

1 source → LOYA

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