17It should be recalled at the outset that Article 7(1) of Regulation No 261/2004 states, inter alia, that where reference is made to that article in the regulation, passengers are to receive compensation varying from EUR 250 to EUR 600 depending on the distance covered by the flights concerned, taking account of the last destination of the passenger concerned and it being understood that that distance must be calculated in accordance with Article 7(4) of the regulation, using the ‘great circle’ method.
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