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I am inclined to think the the bird strike ruling only relates to the immediate flight or does it incorporate knock on effects?
Originally posted by JPears
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The article does use plural (cancellations and delays) but I don't think the plural is used to indicate subsequent knock on delays.
The Blanche case, I hope will at least try to help knock ons become clearer. However, I'm concerned that the water will still be murky..
For example, if it is established that bad weather thunderstorms in the above case, then cause ATC restrictions on the outward leg (previous flight) can be regarded as a genuine EC, how far does that knock on affect further flights, just the previous flight or the rest of the days ? The specifics of the Blanche case just refer to the previous flight. So in my mind, if we get a ruling that goes against Blanche, what does that mean for the flight after Blanche and the one after that etc,etc. It would be easier to understand if Easyjet lose and 'the flight concerned' gathers favour once again. At least a line in the sand is drawn, to do any other just causes more and more confusion when it comes to knock on delays, however caused.
Also are all genuine EC's to be given the same prominence, so ATC restrictions earlier in the day be regarded the same as a bird strike at the same time? I would argue that they should be given equal importance and that the crucial point is whether or not the delay is classed as a known EC.
Hey, the never ending debate over EC261/2004 I cant see it ending any time soon.
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