Imagine this itinerary: eu weather cancellation with overnight rebooking. It's a hypothetical example, not a real traveler story or verified payment.
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Assumed facts
| Rule Id | eu261 |
|---|---|
| Extraordinary And Reasonable Measures Assumed Proven | Yes |
| Overnight Required | Yes |
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What the example teaches
An extraordinary-circumstances defense can affect fixed compensation while care still needs a separate review.
These assumptions don't produce a payment figure.
Try it with your own facts
Swap each assumption for what happened on your flight: the ticket, airline, notice, and actual arrival. Then check the official rule and use the airline's claim channel. This isn't a real traveler review.
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Official sources
- Air passenger rights — European Union / Your Europe; checked 2026-10-31
- McDonagh C-12/11, Press Release 8/13 — Court of Justice; checked 2026-10-31
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This example is hypothetical. It doesn't show what an airline paid a real traveler.