A bird strike qualifies as an extraordinary circumstance excluding compensation if all reasonable measures were taken.
Case Text:
CJEU, Decision of 3 October 2022 – C-302/22
The CJEU ruled that a bird strike, resulting in emergency braking and tire damage, constitutes an extraordinary circumstance under EU Regulation 261/2004. Airlines are exempt from compensation if they demonstrate that all reasonable measures were taken to minimize delays.