Same routing, same flights, same day but different fares ....
I am considering booking a long haul return flight at Christmas. The flights are shared between a European legacy carrier and a non-European legacy carrier. Same flights, same days, same amenities – class of Y, meals, baggage allowance, charges etc. The total price of booking on the non-European carrier’s website is considerably less than booking on the European carrier’s website. What am I not understanding?
If there was a delay when travelling, could I claim compensation under the EU261 regulation if:
1. the flight affected was on the aircraft of the EU legacy carrier or
2. the flight affected was on the aircraft of the non-EU legacy carrier?
And why is there such a difference in price for the same flights, days, routing etc depending on which of the code-share airlines I book with directly on its own proper website?
Advice, information and explanations very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance..