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- Airports · All London
Government pledges better safeguards for disabled air passengers
The UK government has announced plans for enhanced protections for disabled air passengers, addressing concerns over damaged wheelchairs and inadequate assistance. The proposed changes include removing compensation caps for damaged mobility aids and empowering the aviation regulator.
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Airports · All LondonThousands of UK flights cancelled; passengers denied compensation
More than 2,000 UK flights have been cancelled since Tuesday, September 8, due to a technical fault with National Air Traffic Services (Nats). The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated the incident is likely to be classed as 'extraordinary circumstances', meaning airlines are not legally required to pay compensation to affected passengers.
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Airports · All LondonBritish Airways Accused of Cutting Phone Lines During Flight Chaos
British Airways faces accusations of disabling its customer service phone lines during recent air traffic control disruptions. Thousands of travellers were left stranded as flights were cancelled or delayed due to a major technical fault with Nats.
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