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6 'Extraordinary Circumstances' Claims That Airlines Use — And Which Ones Are Bogus

Airlines cite 'extraordinary circumstances' to avoid paying compensation, but courts have repeatedly ruled that most of their favourite excuses don't actually qualify. Here's what passes legal scrutiny and what doesn't.

9 min read2025-10-22Read article

⚠️Flight Delays

6 'Extraordinary Circumstances' Claims That Airlines Use — And Which Ones Are Bogus

9 min2025-10-22

🕐Flight Delays

The EC261 3-Hour Delay Rule: Everything You Need to Know

A flight delay triggers compensation only if you arrive at your destination 3 or more hours late. Here's exactly how that's measured — and why the departure board doesn't tell the full story.

7 min2025-10-15

✈️Airline Guides

British Airways Delay Compensation: A Step-by-Step Claim Guide

British Airways handles UK261 claims through their customer relations team, then CEDR — and courts if needed. Here's the exact path and timeline, including their most common tactics.

8 min2025-10-05

✈️Airline Guides

Ryanair Compensation: How to Beat Their Rejection (Step-by-Step)

Ryanair rejects more EC261 claims than almost any other European carrier. But their rejection letters are often legally unsound — and knowing exactly where to escalate makes all the difference.

9 min2025-09-30

🔄Cancellations

Cancelled Flight: Should You Accept the Airline's Rebooking or Claim Compensation?

When your flight is cancelled, the airline will push you toward accepting whatever alternative they offer. But accepting that offer doesn't mean you've given up your compensation rights — unless you sign something saying you have.

6 min2025-09-24

📅Cancellations

The 14-Day Cancellation Rule: What Airlines Don't Tell You

Airlines can cancel your flight without paying compensation — but only if they tell you at least 14 days before departure. Here's exactly where that rule has hidden loopholes that airlines exploit.

8 min2025-09-10

⚖️Know Your Rights

EC261 vs UK261: What Actually Changed After Brexit?

The UK kept EU flight compensation law after Brexit — but the two regimes are diverging. Here's what's different between EC261 and UK261, and why it matters for your claim.

8 min2025-08-20

📋Know Your Rights

Extraordinary Circumstances: The Complete Passenger Guide

The 'extraordinary circumstances' defence is the most litigated concept in passenger rights law. Here's the full picture — the legal test, which events qualify, and what you should do when an airline uses it to deny your claim.

11 min2025-08-05

Flight compensation guides — written by passenger rights specialists

SkyVolo's blog covers everything a passenger needs to know about claiming flight compensation under EC261 (EU) and UK261 (UK) — from understanding the 3-hour delay rule to challenging an airline's extraordinary circumstances defence in court. Every article is written by our in-house passenger rights team and reflects the latest case law from the European Court of Justice and UK courts.

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