Overview
- The Regional Court in Koblenz dismissed a traveler’s claim for 50% of the trip price after a missed flight caused by delayed train connections (Az. 16 O 43/24).
- The couple chose an itinerary that, even if on time, would have reached Frankfurt Airport 2 hours and 32 minutes before departure, short of the tour operator’s stated buffer for non‑EU flights.
- The court treated Rail&Fly with open train choice as a component of the package, allowing the organizer to set abstract arrival rules that allocate risk to travelers who cut timing too close.
- Judges said the late check‑in was the travelers’ responsibility and noted the tight planning given the Deutsche Bahn’s known unreliability.
- In a separate ruling reported the same day, the Local Court of Böblingen ordered compensation where a traveler largely met the recommended buffer, underscoring that adequate margin can preserve claims.