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Scheduled block time: Meaning for Flight Refunds and Claims

The planned elapsed time from gate departure to gate arrival, including taxi time. It is not automatically the legal compensation clock.

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Why it matters

This timetable figure includes taxi time. Don’t use it as a shortcut for a compensation threshold without checking the rule.

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Compare the applicable rule with your ticket and the airline’s written notice. You can also browse other flight-claim terms.

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This definition is a starting point. The rule and ticket terms for your flight still matter.