What are the extraordinary circumstances for eu261?

Examples of extraordinary circumstances Acts of terrorism or sabotage. Security risks. Political or civil unrest. Hidden manufacturing defects (a manufacturer recall that grounds a fleet of aircraft)



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Extraordinary circumstances defined
  • Bad weather conditions.
  • Natural disasters.
  • Strikes by a third party, e.g. airport personnel.
  • Political instability.
  • Security risks.
  • Restrictions from air traffic control, e.g. closing of runway.
  • Bird strike (a collision between an airplane and a bird)
  • Hidden manufacturing defects.


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The main categories of events that are likely to be an extraordinary circumstance include: Weather conditions incompatible with the safe operation of the flight. Strikes (unrelated to the airline such as airport staff, ground handlers, air traffic control or border force) Acts of terrorism or sabotage.

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Claiming Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations Delayed flights: you may be able to claim compensation if your flight arrived 3 hours or more late. Cancelled flights: you may be eligible for compensation if your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before it was due to depart.

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Passengers may be entitled to compensation during strikes. Strikes must not be considered extraordinary circumstances. The airline is responsible for providing assistance during delays.

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An extraordinary circumstance is essentially an event causing a delay that's outside of the airline's control and generally unforeseen. The most commonly encountered extraordinary circumstance is bad weather.

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Lost, Damaged, or Delayed Luggage If your baggage is lost, delayed, or damaged on flights that are covered under EU261, there are protections in place. If your baggage is delayed or lost, you can claim damages up to ?1,300 ($1,728 CAD).

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EU261 therefore continues, for the foreseeable future, to give passengers the same rights that they had previously. This includes rights created by past EU case law (such as the right to compensation for delay created in the controversial Sturgeon case), which will continue to bind lower UK courts.

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The EU regulation 261/2004 is concerned with the following: It is intended for passengers who suffer delayed or cancelled flights, overbooking or denied boarding. Depending on the circumstances, and subject to certain conditions, it may give rise to a claim for compensation of between €250 and €600 per person.

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If an accident results from a particular unforeseeable weather event, the law may consider this a force majeure event. However, fog driving accidents do not meet the criteria for these events, as they are foreseeable events during which motorists consciously decide to drive.

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However, if your first flight is delayed for more than 3 hours, you may be entitled to compensation from the airline that caused the delay. In addition to compensation, the airline must offer you a choice between: Reimbursement of your ticket and a return flight to your departure airport if you have a connecting flight.

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