If i'm delayed more than 3 hours?
Dec 6, 2019, 12:44 pm
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If i'm delayed more than 3 hours?
Which I will be by the time I get out of Heathrow tonight.
Having been fortunate enough not to have had this happen to me before, what's the story re compensation for such a delay?
Having been fortunate enough not to have had this happen to me before, what's the story re compensation for such a delay?
Dec 6, 2019, 12:53 pm
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Depends on what caused the delay. But if it is the ATC strike in France, there isn't any compensation in most cases (there are a few potential exceptions depending on specific details). More information in the main EC261 thread, which on the rare occasions that it isn't near the top of the forum list, can also be found via the BA Forum Dashboard.
Dec 6, 2019, 12:53 pm
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Have a look at this thread which is linked in the Dashboard:
The 2019 BA compensation thread: Your guide to Regulation EC261/2004
The 2019 BA compensation thread: Your guide to Regulation EC261/2004
Dec 6, 2019, 12:54 pm
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Depends on what caused the delay. But if it is the ATC strike in France, there isn't any compensation in most cases (there are a few potential exceptions depending on specific details). More information in the main EC261 thread, which on the rare occasions that it isn't near the top of the forum list, can also be found via the BA Forum Dashboard.
Dec 6, 2019, 12:57 pm
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Help me a little bit. Is this BA1488? And what have you been told so far as to the reason for the delay? If you've not heard anything, then when the captain makes his or her post-boarding announcement, the reason will almost always be given.
Dec 6, 2019, 12:58 pm
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Dec 6, 2019, 1:18 pm
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I'm on board now, the captain has now said a tug tried to tow an aircraft 3 hours ago and there was an issue? (Cant say I'm believing that)
As of now, we're told another 20 mins until departure.
Yes BA1488
As of now, we're told another 20 mins until departure.
Yes BA1488
Dec 6, 2019, 1:25 pm
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You get absolutely nothing for a 3 hr departure delay. Door open on arrival 3 hours delayed and you are inEU261 territory.
Dec 6, 2019, 1:31 pm
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Dec 6, 2019, 2:18 pm
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Depends on what caused the delay. But if it is the ATC strike in France, there isn't any compensation in most cases (there are a few potential exceptions depending on specific details). More information in the main EC261 thread, which on the rare occasions that it isn't near the top of the forum list, can also be found via the BA Forum Dashboard.
Dec 6, 2019, 2:22 pm
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I'm not sure I would use the word lucky here, but if the technical delay is more than 3 hours on its own, then Article 7 may apply.
Dec 6, 2019, 3:06 pm
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