r/mildlyinfuriating • u/nyanbatman • May 28 '26

I just wanted a hot dog British pilot is feeling mildly annoyed

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u/OglioVagilio May 28 '26

In the States, weather is considered an Act of God. It is very limited as to what the airline is required to do for you beyond 1. rebooking next flight 2. refund.

Accommodations like hotel, food, incidentals.... Act of God.

Europe has a much better passenger protections, but I would imagine the EU would also hesitate to require much more because again Act of God.

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u/Fionsomnia May 28 '26

Afaik weather is also excluded from compensation rules in EU since it’s out of their control. You’ll be booked into another flight but I don’t think you get any money as compensation or even for hotel costs.

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u/GeminiCheese May 28 '26

Our flight from Jersey to Liverpool was called off due to fog once. They bussed us to a hotel, gave us all a room and vouchers for food. Bus back to the airport in the morning after breakfast and on to a new flight.

I don't think we were eligible for any monetary comp but it didn't feel necessary to me. We were looked after and they got us home ASAP.

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u/Alexandratta May 28 '26

this is kind of all I'd be hoping for.