Recent UK aviation disruptions have left thousands of travelers frustrated as airlines invoke 'extraordinary circumstances' clauses to avoid compensation obligations. Under EU and UK passenger rights regulations, carriers can decline payouts when disruptions result from unforeseen events beyond their control. Legal experts explain how this provision protects airlines during system failures, weather events, and security incidents, while passengers struggle to receive refunds or alternative arrangements. Understanding these exemptions helps travelers know their actual rights during flight cancellations.

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