Am I entitled to compensation for a cancelled flight within the EU if the arrival airport is partly/fully closed during bad weather?
On last Monday, 2020-02-10 I had a bokking for the following flights:
SK1045 Kiruna 13:50 - Stockholm 15:30
LH2419 Stockholm 18:30 - Munich 20:40
(Apparently) Due to bad weather caused by storm Sabine/Ciara (for those outside Germany) the second leg got cancelled and I got rebooked in the following way from Stockholm:
LH807 Stockholm 16:25 - Frankfurt 18:30
LH118 Frankfurt 19:15 - Munich 20:10
After arriving in Frankfurt the final leg to Munich also got cancelled, as well as every other flights to MUC on that day.
I can see that most flights to MUC from anywhere else during that timeframe got cancelled as well, but I wonder if actually the whole airport was closed or did some flights get through. Is there a website where I could check this? How do I know whether the cancellation is Lufthansa's "fault" or was directed by the authorities?
If the airport was in fact not totally closed, am I entitled to compensation?
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What happens if flight is Cancelled due to bad weather?
If My Flight Is Cancelled Due To Weather, Do I Get A Refund? Whatever the reason behind the cancellation of your flight, you are always entitled to either re-routing or a full refund on your ticket.What is the EU compensation for Cancelled flights?
Cancelled flight: request reimbursement and compensation Then, you are entitled to a compensation of: 250\u20ac for flights up to 1500 kilometers, 400\u20ac for flights between 1500 and 3500 km, 600\u20ac beyond 3500 km, provided that you are at least 4 hours late (300 \u20ac for a delay between 3 and 4 hours).Can I get compensation if my flight is delayed due to bad weather?
Bad weather may often cause flight delays and cancellations, what is important to remember is that 'bad weather' is a factor that counts as an extraordinary circumstance for which, unfortunately, you are not eligible to claim compensation.How do I file a EU261 claim?
To file a EU261 claim, you must have a valid ticket and booking confirmation. Although revenue and award tickets qualify for compensation, free or reduced fares that are not available to the public are excluded from compensation.HOW TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR FLIGHT DELAYS| AIRHELP
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