When are you not entitled to flight compensation?
Incidents at Oslo Airport
Gone are the days when a shed and a grassy field were enough to operate an aircraft. These days, airports are vast structures filled with passengers and staff. And sometimes, things go wrong.
Neither the airport nor the airline can be held responsible if your flight was disrupted due to war or political crises. They cannot control terrorist actions either. Similarly, it’s hard to predict when any of the sensitive equipment at the airport will break down. A botched landing can damage lights and markings on the runway, but other incidents can also occur.
Under UK Regulation (EC) 261/2004, airport operations-related incidents are considered to be outside the airline’s control. As a result, you are not entitled to compensation for disruptions at Oslo Airport. However, this does not mean that the airline is not required to look after you and provide appropriate care.
Strikes at Oslo Airport
Airports employ many people, but that doesn’t mean all of them are happy with their working conditions! As such, any airport can experience operational halts due to strikes, resulting in flight delays and cancellations at Oslo Airport.
Air traffic controller strikes are the most disruptive, as they can affect not only flights at the airport but also those flying nearby. Recently, we’ve seen various other staff, from luggage handlers to security personnel, go on strike at Oslo Airport.
Under UK Regulation (EC) 261/2004, strikes by airport staff are considered to be outside the airline’s control. As a result, a flight delayed or cancelled for this reason is not eligible for compensation at Oslo Airport.
Bad weather conditions at Oslo Airport
Planes may be large and advanced, but they are not immune to all weather conditions. As such, terrible weather can cause delays and cancellations at Oslo Airport. This is especially common in winter, when snow can easily cause disruptions.
Wind speed and visibility are some of the most common culprits behind weather-related disruptions. And just because the weather is clear at your departure airport doesn’t mean it’s not terrible at your destination. If the airport you’re trying to fly to reports unsuitable weather conditions, the airline can do little else but delay or cancel the flight.
As airlines have no control over weather conditions, UK Regulation (EC) 261/2004 considers them not to be responsible for flight disruptions caused by such circumstances.