Court of Justice 2 July 2009, C-402/07 and C-432/07 (Christopher Sturgeon, Gabriel Sturgeon and Alana Sturgeon v Condor Flugdienst GmbH (C-402/07) and Stefan Böck and Cornelia Lepuschitz v Air France SA (C-432/07).)

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In these joined cases, the Advocate-General addresses the distinction between 'delay' and 'cancellation' of flights under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, as well as the interpretation of 'extraordinary circumstances' in Article 5(3). The core legal opinion suggests that the classification of a flight as a cancellation may depend on whether the original flight planning has been abandoned, and whether a delay can be considered a cancellation after a certain duration. Additionally, the opinion highlights the need for clarity in the application of compensation rights for passengers affected by flight disruptions.AI