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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 1:08 am
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Originally Posted by Dave Noble
Unless a delay exceeds 3 hours, there is no sompensation due

Article 6 for delays does indeed require that the airline provide meals , refreshments and potentially accommodation under article 9 and/or possible reimbursement if choosing to cancel under Article 8, but there is no reference to compensation under article 7

The requirement to pay compensation for delays > 3 hours was an addition to rights thanks to a court ruling but not in the text of the regulation
And now you say that, and I re-read Article 6 with brain fully engaged, I realise you are absolutely correct that Article 7 does not apply. Thanks.
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