Im curious as to whether those wanting pax to always be "given a break" (regardless of the actual rules) and not wanting to exchange "courtesy" for money etc.... would ALSO extend that courtesy to airlines departing from Europe...by NOT demanding EC261 compensation for delays?? I mean the airline may have broken the "letter" of the contract, but if they do everything possible to reduce the delay etc...well... let's apply the Spirit of it shall we? Because "things happen" - to airlines as well as individuals.... Right? No?

Presumably that is "different"...