Annamária Vicsek· PfE

Confirmed

The regulation forming the cornerstone of European air passenger rights has been in force for 20 years

Omissions

• The MEP did not specify the exact regulation number (EC No 261/2004)
• The regulation was adopted on 11 February 2004 but entered into force on 17 February 2005
• As of the claim date (January 2026), the regulation had actually been in force for almost 21 years (20 years and 11 months)

Sources

• PrimaryEUR-Lex - Regulation (EC) No 261/2004Date of effect: 17/02/2005; Entry into force date: 17 February 2005
• PrimaryCivil Aviation Authority - 261/2004 PDFArticle 19: This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 February 2005
• TertiaryWikipedia - Air Passengers Rights RegulationDate made: 11 February 2004; Entry into force: 17 February 2005