Originally Posted by
Daz80
As sort of alluded to above, it's illegal to use crews from outside Portugal to operate Portuguese based planes in the event of a strike.
Also, a number of flights were operated "on schedule" but with no passengers on board. Just the pilots. Some passengers reported that they were told that no compensation was due as the flight operated and wasn't cancelled...if that's true I'd like to see the lawyers get hold of it.
According to chapter 4 of ECC 261 / 2004 rules it could be a DENIED BOARDING :
3. If boarding is denied to passengers against their will, the operating air carrier shall immediately compensate them in accordance with Article 7 and assist them in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.
Good evening to everyone.