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Delay Scenarios & Legal Defences

Comprehensive statutory analysis, procedural guidance, and self-representation resources:

Routine Technical Defect vs Extraordinary Circumstances

Under Court of Appeal precedent, ordinary mechanical wear and tear is never extraordinary.

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Delay Caused by Crew Sickness or Working Hours Timeout

Airlines are legally required to maintain contingency crew reserves; crew shortages are compensable.

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Missed Connecting Flights: Arrival Delay Calculation

Delay compensation is judged by arrival time at final destination on a through-ticket.

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Delays Caused by Airline Staff Strike Action

Strikes by an airline's own pilots or cabin crew are within management control and compensable.

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Claiming Hotel, Meals, and Phone Expenses

Articles 8 & 9 mandate free meals, refreshments, and hotel accommodation during long delays.

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The 6-Year Limitation Period for UK Flight Claims

Under Dawson v Thomson Airways, passengers have 6 full years in England and Wales to claim.

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AviationADR vs County Court Small Claims

Deciding between free binding dispute resolution (AviationADR/CEDR) and issuing court proceedings.

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