What do you do when your flight is delayed?

 

How about you enjoy an Aperol Spritz? What is that, you may ask? The Aperol Spritz is a famous cocktail that originated in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Veneto, in the early 20th century. It is made with Aperol, an Italian aperitif made from bitter orange, rhubarb, and other ingredients, Prosecco, and soda water. It is typically served over ice with a slice of orange. The popularity of the Aperol Spritz has increased in recent years, particularly in Europe, where it has been dubbed a "fashionable" drink. The cocktail's bright orange color, refreshing taste, and low alcohol content have made it a popular choice for social occasions, such as brunches and outdoor gatherings. It has been featured in numerous advertisements and social media posts. The plaintiffs in a case in Germany felt the need to cheer themselves up with alcohol. They had booked a flight from Hanover via London to Miami and a return flight from Miami via New York and London to Hanover. Even with the outbound flight, the plaintiffs only reached their destination with a delay of more than three hours. The return flight was even canceled. The travelers were transported via Madrid to Hamburg, where they continued by train to Hanover. They got there four and a half hours late. What does the law say here?

Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 is a European Union law that states passengers' rights in flight disruptions, such as delays, cancellations, and denied boarding. The regulation applies to all flights departing from EU airports and flights arriving in the EU from outside the EU operated by EU airlines. Overall, the plaintiffs asserted claims for compensation, compensation, and damages as well as reimbursement of meal costs during the stopovers in Madrid and London because of the delay and the cancellation - the meal costs amounted to a reasonable hundred euros, including two Aperol Spritz, at 15 pounds sterling in London, or more than 17 euros at the time. Does this lead to whether this is a no to alcohol or Aperol? And the court said no to alcohol. Would the court have decided differently with beer, affectionately known as "liquid bread" in Germany?

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