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Old Mar 19, 2020, 4:55 am
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8420PR
 
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Originally Posted by headingwest
Looks like it might be a big stitch up by the EU in favour of the airlines. What a surprise!
The EU has just confirmed that these cancellations would NOT be considered extraordinary circumstances, so no compensation payable. No change to the cancellation rules - if the airline cancels you can get a refund or rebooking, if you cancel it is dependent on the fare conditions.

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/pres...l/en/IP_20_485

The policy of Aegean is illegal (though maybe in some cases understandable as I'm sure free available cash is very low at the moment).
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