I have nothing but contempt for Ryanair but I have much, much more contempt for the EU.
What a bunch of fools.
DB6, agree - yet another reason for leaving EU!
Only a bunch of crazy bureaucrats could make a decision such as this.
Whilst I am in favour of consumer rights I think it is idiocy to ask airlines to cough up for delays which are outside their control.
I hope the airlines pursue this to the High Court in Strasbourg (or is it Luxembourg?) and appeal if that's at all possible.