r/Flights • u/Big-Air-6351 • 1d ago
Question Extraordinary and ordinary event flight cancellation compensation.
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u/AnyDifficulty4078 1d ago
If you claim, only refer to "UK261" and don't talk about any other regulations.
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u/protox88 1d ago
Do you think Will I be able to claim for the European compensation of £520 due to delay of 6 hours or more?
Might as well try. Shoot your shot.
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u/MeetMeAtTheCreek 1d ago
Where did you buy your ticket?
Neither India or UK are in the EU so not sure why their rules would apply.
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u/protox88 1d ago
UK261 applies for flights going to the UK if operated by a UK carrier (of which, VS is one).
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u/MeetMeAtTheCreek 1d ago
That’s the UK compensation scheme which does apply but the Op asked about “European compensation”.
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u/friendly_checkingirl 1d ago
It doesn't hurt to try but I don't think you'll be lucky. I expect as the plane had to land at a military base and not at a scheduled airport, this alone would likely be classed as an extraordinary event with unknown runway conditions.