Despite several initiatives by the European Commission - details on the application of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004(1) on the rights of airline passengers, definitions of 'forms of force majeure' and 'exceptional circumstances' justifying flight cancellations or delays -, consumer organisations report that airline companies are still sidestepping or ignoring the Community rules.
Having sent several letters of formal notice, does the Commission finally intend to impose sanctions or radically amend the Regulation to protect and compensate the European citizens affected?