#readwise # Frequently Asked Questions -Denied Boarding ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article4.6bc1851654a0.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[lba.de]] - Full Title: Frequently Asked Questions -Denied Boarding - URL: https://www.lba.de/EN/AirPassengersRights/FAQ_AirPassengersRights/FAQ_DeniedBoarding/FAQ_node.html ## Highlights - Are technical defects extraordinary circumstances releasing the air carrier from the obligation to pay a compensation? Technical defects occurring from time to time during the operation of an aircraft are principally no extraordinary circumstances in terms of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and thus no reason to refuse the compensation on the part of the air carriers (see judgement of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dated 22 December 2008 - C-549/07 ("Wallentin-Hermann" ./. Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane SpA). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01gkbd2ddjhdqddq8gbsnx6cbb))