Δικαιοδοσία Ευρωπαϊκού Δικαστηρίου και εθνικών δικαστηρίων στα δικαιώματα του καταναλωτή εναέριας κυκλοφορίας

Abstract

This Dissertation studies the jurisdiction of European and national courts over the rights of the consumer of air traffic. The Dissertation has highlighted the role of the European Court of Justice in protecting the rights of consumers of air traffic. The role of the European Court of Justice is to interpret the law and to ensure its uniform application in all EU Member States. The EU Court of Justice also resolve the legal disputes arising between the national governments of the Member States and The European Court of Justice. In addition, it has the right to penalize airlines for violating passenger rights. The Dissertation also highlighted the role of national courts in protecting the rights of consumers of air traffic. The Dissertation has shown that the national courts of the Member States have jurisdiction not only to examine cases but also to engage in judicial dialogue with the European Court of Justice. There are often conflicts between European and national courts. The Dissertation has also highlighted the power of national courts to choose whether to uphold the judgments of the European Court of Justice. Finally, the Dissertation identified that there is harmonization of European and Greek law to protect consumers' rights of air traffic since most European directives have been incorporated into Greek law.