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Old Jun 30, 2024 | 7:33 am
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StuMcIlwain
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Originally Posted by musiclover
  1. I have a backup flight on AC booked for 12 pm today. If WS cancels again, can I fly on AC and seek compensation later? (i.e., get WS to pay for the AC flights, as if they had rebooked me on AC)
  2. Given that my WS flight is currently delayed, not canceled, should I wait to see what happens with the WS flight? Or would I be better off taking my 12 pm backup flight on AC? (which I presume would forfeit my WS flight)
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I have no idea how WS plans to handle things, but in general, if you rebook on another airline yourself at your own expense, you should expect a fight to get anything back from WS. That applies for any airline, not just WS.
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