Passenger rights payment for delay caused by extraordinary circumstances on another flight?
My long-distance flight (>3500km) with an EU airline (Lufthansa) is delayed for ~6 hours. At checkin they told me they had to re-route due to medical issues.
From what I found online, a medical emergency may qualify as extraordinary reasons but e.g. a delay caused by bad weather (another extraordinary reason) on the flight that brings the plan to the departure airport doesn't.
Does the same apply to medical reasons on a previous flight?
Details:
- LH 454 from FRA to SFO had to re-route to Iceland, apparently due to a medical emergency.
- This is the same plane as LH 455 from SFO to FRA, for which I have a ticket, and which is delayed by ~6 hours.
- While this most likely means extraordinary circumstances for LH 454 passengers, I'm not sure whether or not it's considered extraordinary circumstances for my LH 455 flight.
Best Answer
Based on the IACA pleading for a change of regulation
IACA members see the following key priorities for their business model:
an acknowledgement that airlines must optimise the use of their fleet and that reactionary (sequential) delays should therefore be taken into account in the exemptions to pay out compensation. Indeed, a flight irregularity often creates knock-on effects, i.e. impacts more than one aircraft rotation.
It is quite clear currently this is not so otherwise why would they want a change?
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What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
What Are Extraordinary Circumstances?- Acts of terrorism or sabotage.
- Security risks.
- Extreme weather conditions e.g. volcanic ash cloud.
- Political or civil unrest.
- Hidden manufacturing defects.
- Industrial action (strikes unrelated to the airline such as baggage handlers or air traffic control)
How much compensation can I get for delay?
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.Can you get compensated for a delayed flight?
When a flight delay occurs, you are entitled to assistance and a choice between rerouting, reimbursement, or rebooking. If you arrive at your destination more than 3 hours after your scheduled arrival time, you are entitled to the same reimbursement, rerouting, and rebooking structure as a denied boarding.How long does your flight have to be delayed before compensation?
U.S. flights: maximum compensation by type of delayNew flight arrival timeCompensation (% of ticket price)Within 1 hour of original arrivalNoneBetween 1 and 2 hours after original arrival (1 to 4 hours for international)200%More than 2 hours after original arrival (more than 4 hours for international)400%Oct 11, 2021Flight delay or cancellation? Your air passenger rights!
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