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EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers

EU transport officials say jet-fuel price increases do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” under EU261, so airlines must continue to refund eligible cancellations. Separately, the Commission plans to tell airlines that Iran-war impacts on tourism do not justify emergency measures to suspend passenger compensation obligations.

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