Originally Posted by
skybluesea
So does this fall under extraordinary circumstances that nullifies EC261?
Will make for an interesting test when someone challenges when ban gets lifted, should ET cause not be caused by latent aircraft defect.
I think no. They could have subbed an alternate aircraft type. IF.... the only type the airline operated was the B38M, then perhaps.... but AC has other types that could (not going to debate if they have enough spare frames to do it) operate the routes.