Airlines International Representation in Europe recognizes the crucial need to address disruptive behaviour and maintain a safe and secure environment for both passengers and crew. We advocate for close cooperation with local and national authorities in the aircraft’s country of registration to ensure that effective measures are implemented when dealing with disruptive passengers.

ECJ Case law
The CJEU clarifies ‘extraordinary circumstances’ in case of lightning-struck aircraft
On 16 October, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a judgment in Case C‑399/24, AirHelp Germany GmbH v Austrian Airlines AG, clarifying the interpretation of the term “extraordinary circumstances” under Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC)

