This book presents a thorough analysis of the EU provisions and legal framework of passenger
rights in the civil aviation field. It provides both a theoretical and practical view of the
initiatives that have been taken in this field. This includes initiatives taken by the European
Commission (EC) with the aim to improve the protection of passengers and by the European Court
of Justice (ECJ) with regard to jurisprudence. The book points out the goals that have been
obtained so far as well as the goals that still need to be pursued. Particular attention is
paid to EU institutions that have been created ad hoc to supervise aviation safety and
harmonize the various safety procedures of the EU Member States. Recent and upcoming packages
of important safety and security measures are examined in detail. The book gives examples of
current applications of legislative instruments and presents readers with the tools to gain a
deeper understanding of the legal practical and theoretical aspects of this important topic in
aviation.
