Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I'd expect it to be treated like WX problems. It's not DL's fault, but as usual you might get some apology miles.
However, in your situation, the problem was an AF flight so EC261 rules would apply.
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EU reg261 does not apply. The OP chose voluntarily to not take the flight via CDG ... no EU reg261 here. If the OP was on the flight and missed the connection to BOM that's a different story.