Originally Posted by
cuteusmaximus
However, this time I am wondering if this is an Extraordinary Circumstance in the truest sense of the word, rather than a lame excuse. If some knucklehead smuggled produce onto the plane which was infested with ants, should Wow Air be held responsible?
Yes. Transporting knuckleheads is inherent in the operation of an airline. This "inherent" phrase seems to be flavour of the month in deciding these cases just now, so always worth a try. If they get antsy(!) about it, try a NWNF company.