Skip to main content

News

Press releases and activities organized by CEC Spain to promote consumer awareness.

Airlines may be exempt from paying compensation in the event of cancellation or delay if lightning strikes the aircraft

The impact of lightning on a passenger aircraft may constitute an exceptional circumstance that exempts an airline from paying compensation for flight cancellation or delay if the aircraft has to undergo safety inspections.

The Court of Justice of the EU considers pets to be ‘luggage’ for the purposes of possible compensation for loss on flights

The CJEU establishes that compensation for loss or damage to an animal travelling on a commercial airline is governed by the rules that apply to luggage.

Recommendations from ECC-Spain for responsible consumption during Black Friday

ECC-Spain assists consumers residing in Spain with their complaints related to cross-border purchases in the EU, Norway, Iceland, or the United Kingdom.

The Bank of Spain is committed to defending the rights of bank customers with a pilot scheme offering face-to-face assistance to citizens

It will open on 24 November to advise citizens on issues related to their rights or the procedures for filing complaints.

New aviation safety law approved to speed up passenger compensation

The regulations foresee administrative fines, without the need to go to court, for airlines that ignore or delay AESA's decisions regarding claims for cancelled or delayed flights.

Help us to improve