Originally Posted by
gaia14
I was scheduled to fly from Madrid to Newark on Feb 18, 2017. However on reaching the airport and just before checking in we were informed by the passenger behind us that our flight was cancelled. No reason was given whatsoever by the airline. No sign was put up, we got no email! On talking to a person behind me, I was told that there was snow in New Jersey and as a result the flight from Newark has not come into Madrid. Does this qualify as a weather related emergency even if the weather in Madrid was sunny and perfect to fly? Am I entitled to 600 euros?
Welcome to FT! Cancellations due to the type of weather in Newark at the time does not qualify for EC261 compensation. The airline's duty of care still applies, however; you should have been provided with hotel and food and put on another service to EWR.