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Old Dec 11, 2019, 11:14 am
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Originally Posted by bricksoft
This is the new strategy to avoid EC261 compensation payments. Schedules are being changed to rule out the possibility of being late

Flights times are being padded to allow for

flow restrictions due to fog
flow restrictions due to snow
flow restrictions due to rain
flow restrictions due to unexpected good weather
unplanned refuelling stop at SNN
strike action in France
extinction rebellion protesters on the runway
outbreak of drones
... as well as senior managers running around in hi-vis jackets
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