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Ryanair Compensates Schoolboy with $10,800 for Harrowing In-Flight Experience

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An 11-year-old Stefan Kokic, who experienced recurring nightmares as a result of the traumatic emergency descent and landing of a Ryanair aircraft due to a loss of cabin pressure, has successfully reached a settlement of €10,000 in his personal injuries claim against the airline.

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This resolution was announced during a hearing presided over by Judge John O’Connor at the Circuit Civil Court on Monday. In presenting the case, Barrister Ciaran Mandal, alongside Rose Sweeney from Coleman Legal Solicitors, highlighted the distressing nature of the incident that occurred in July 2018 during Stefan’s journey with his parents from Dublin to Zadar Airport in Croatia.

Stressing the gravity of the situation, Mr. Mandal emphasized that Stefan had endured an undoubtedly terrifying ordeal. Acting on behalf of Stefan, his mother Nikolina Kokic of The Meadows, Cornelscourt, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, filed the lawsuit, stating in an affidavit that her son had experienced emotional upset but had coped remarkably well considering the traumatic experience.

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The aircraft had an abrupt in-flight depressurization, according to Mr. Mandal, which necessitated an emergency descent at Frankfurt Hahn airport before the family could continue their travel to Zadar.

According to the attorney, the claim was made in accordance with the Montreal Convention, which stipulates that an accident-related incident must have occurred and that the complaint must have sustained bodily harm in order to be eligible for damages.

Stefan had seen his GP, Dr Hugh Brady of The Bridge Medical Centre in Newbridge, twice, and counsel was urging that the court accept Ryanair’s €10,000 settlement offer based on “outstanding issues.”

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.