Book excerpt: "This book presents a critical analysis of the European Union's (EU) air passenger regime set out in Regulation 261/2004 (Flight Compensation Regulation). The regime has been heralded as a global first in protecting air passengers' rights, however non-compliance is common. This innovative book takes a three part approach to examine why and suggest reforms that might address this. Firstly, its sets out a rigorous doctrinal analysis of the case law of the CJEU on the regime. Secondly, its draws on political science and regulatory scholarship to analyse the implementation, application and enforcement of the regime in practice, to identity why compliance is so poor. Thirdly, it questions what constitutes effective enforcement in the EU. Finally, the author makes recommendations for reform. This important work will be essential reading for internal market and consumer law specialists."--