Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride

The European Union is known for its consumer protections for airline passengers, thanks to its EC261 scheme. The reality is that while rules are written a certain way, their enforcement is often determined through court decisions (like alcohol not being considered a ”refreshment” for the purposes of reimbursement from airlines during a delay). So here’s another fun court case, which ended up working out well for a traveler…