AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC BETWEEN EXTRAORDINARY CANCELLATIONS, DENIED REIMBURSEMENTS AND FORCED VOUCHERS

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on air transport, forcing many airlines to cancel flights as a result of the restrictive measures adopted by the authorities or due to other reasons related to the emergency. The remedies, stemming from EU law, of ticket refunds and compensation for damages may expose carriers to serious liquidity crises and bankruptcy. The aim of this article is to discuss the opportunity to provide for compulsory vouchers in lieu of immediate reimbursement, which passengers could not refuse on condition that they have a reasonable content, with a view to enhancing competition in the European air transport market. © 2022 Ibero-American Law Institute. All rights reserved.