Originally Posted by
NickB
In case of anticipated bat weather or other serious disruption, ATC can ask airlines to cancel a proportion of their scheduled flights to cope with the expected reduction in traffic flows. When this happens, the airline has no choice but to cancel flights.
OK thanks for clarifying. I guess it's understandable if they cancel the flights with less passengers and there is a backlog of passengers stranded at the airport.
Bit unfortunate for those who happen to be booked on such flights who will have no right to compensation.