Originally Posted by
highupinthesky
It is strange, but maybe they use the 900 and HKG flight to fly out crew, so they are ready for the return flights on the 4th. Time will tell.
Wouldn't flying out crew only require IDBing some passengers at most so that there are seats for the extra crew?
Originally Posted by
coolburning
Just read the statement about EC261/2004 carefully "EU REGULATION 261/2004 : Our interpretation of the EU 261/2004 regulation is that a passenger is not entitled to compensation if the delay or cancelation was caused by an industrial action since it’s an extraordinary circumstance, outside of the actual control of the airline that can’t be avoided with reasonable measures."
I wonder if SAS would change their mind.
Only the European Court of Justice can determine if strikes are extraordinary circumstances or not. Wildcat strikes are not extraordinary circumstances. It is untested if normal strikes are extraordinary circumstances. I think that some national courts have ruled on normal strikes with varying results. You are free to take SAS to court and see what the court says. Just keep in mind that you probably have to pay for both parties' legal fees, should the court side with SAS.
SAS still has to cover your meal and hotel costs, even if the strike is an extraordinary circumstance.