Flight delay compensation due to weather (EU)
My friend is due to fly to Jersey today from Gatwick by Easyjet this morning and return to London from Jersey in the evening
Both flights are cancelled.
My question is which leg can she claim flight delay compensation for? I am of the opinion that he can definitely claim for the evening flight. The reason is as follows:
The return flight is 20:25 in the evening - BA have a scheduled flight at 20:10 from Jersey to Gatwick so the weather condition is definitely okay for this. Hence this is due to Easyjet not having a plane ready, and not force majeure
The outward flight is dubious. There were lots of flights flying out of Gatwick in the morning but unfortunately all the flights destined for Jersey were cancelled.
Knowing Easyjet, there is a real possibility that they would refuse to pay out. Just wondering if there is a chance expectation to get a pay out for the evening flight if my friend takes Easyjet to court.
Best Answer
I would definitely submit a claim for compensation but would not necessarily take the airline to court if they refuse. The Civil Aviation Authority perhaps? They may save your friend a good amount of court expenses.
As others have said, extraordinary circumstances (e.g. bad weather, control tower instructions) may have been the reason for the delay. If so, then your friend would not be entitled to compensation. The CAA would probably be the best institution to determine this.
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Can I get a refund if my flight is delayed due to 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. However, you cannot claim both.What happens if a flight is Cancelled due to bad weather?
If you know bad weather is on the horizon, either go to your airline's website and look for an advisory notice or call the airline. If an airline gets ahead of weather issues, you may be able to reschedule your flight by a few days in either direction with no change fees.How long does your flight have to be delayed to get compensation?
If your flight's delayed for 3 or more hours You're entitled to get compensation if the flight arrives more than 3 hours late and it's the airline's fault - for example, if they didn't get enough bookings or there was a technical fault.How much is EU flight compensation?
EU Regulation 261 Compensation Amounts in EurosFlight DistanceLength Of DelayCompensation AmountUp to 1,500km3 hours or more\u20ac2501,500km-3,500km3 hours or more\u20ac400Over 3,500km3-4 hours\u20ac300Over 3,500km3 hours or more and between 2 EU Member States\u20ac4001 more row•Jun 7, 2022HOW TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR FLIGHT DELAYS| AIRHELP
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