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Old May 27, 2025 | 3:51 pm
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StuMcIlwain
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Originally Posted by The Lev
WifeLev filed for compensation with AC and got a response that "this flight was cancelled due to crew constraints" and "in accordance with the Air Passenger Protection Regulations a delay caused by crew constraints is outside of our control. ...???

How can not having replacement crews available from your largest base when a crew times out be beyond your control as an airline?
I'm pretty sure there have been rulings that AC is responsible for crew constraints under the APR. I would challenge that statement.

Although you've probably got a long wait ahead of you to get anything.
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