Originally Posted by
Southlondonbonviveur
I cannot see how the failure of a part within the guarantee period for the part in question somehow makes it "exceptional circumstances". The reason for the delay is a mechanical failure which is, ultimately, within the control of the airline.
How can such a failure be described as "within the control of the airline"? What more could the airline do to prevent such an occurrence? Buy and fit a new part every day, so as to avoid the risk of a later failure during the guarantee period?
I can see the argument that such a failure doesn't amount to exceptional circumstances. But surely it's beyond the proper boundaries of the language to suggest that such a failure was something within the airline's control?