Air France could face hefty passenger compensation bill

Airline Air France-KLM S.A. could face compensation claims of millions of euros from around 40,000 passengers for flights cancelled due to strikes, Independent reported. The airline may need to pay the compensation following a new ruling by the European Court of Justice. Under European passengers' rights rules, cancellations and long delays trigger cash compensation of up to €600 ($740). Air France's compensation bill is likely to total €50 million for two days of staff strike on April 17 and April 18.

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